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China announces end to one-child policy marked by forced abortions, sterilisations
The move is aimed at alleviating demographic strains on the economy.
Climate change effect: Mideast may become too hot for humans to live in by year 2100
The Middle East may become too hot for the human body to tolerate if climate change continues due to unregulated amounts of greenhouse gases being emitted into the atmospher, a new study recently warned.
Refugee crisis and loving thy neighbour: Are we really making a 'catastrophic error' by following Jesus?
Former Australian Prime Minister used the platform to lecture Europe on its response to the refugee crisis.
Bernie Sanders vows to fight Islamophobia and 'ugly stain of racism' in the US
Bernie Sanders, in a rare reference to his father's family who died in the holocaust, vowed to stand against Islamophobia and racism in America.
The state of Israel 'has every right' to exist and prosper, says Pope
Pope Francis told a delegation from the World Jewish Congress: "To attack Jews is anti-Semitism, but an outright attack on the State of Israel is also anti-Semitism."
Christians and Muslims murdered in sectarian violence in Central Africa
Three Muslim officials were taken hostage and killed. Three Christians were then also killed in a revenge attack in the CAR capital, Bangui.
Obvious Muslim deception: Bearded 'children' begging for money, refugee status in Sweden
Men sporting beards but posing as young-aged refugees are invading Sweden begging for money and support for their claims to stay in the country.
Nigeria: Hundreds of hostages rescued from Boko Haram
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 people from Boko Haram around the group's Sambisa forest stronghold, the army said.
3,000-year-old seal of King Solomon unearthed from Jerusalem's Temple Mount
A rare artifact dating to the period of biblical kings David and Solomon has been unearthed for the first time from the soils of Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
Coptic Christians targeted for kidnappings in Egypt
Police complacency toward the kidnapping of coptic Christians in Egypt has fostered a climate of impunity, according to Christian persecution charity.
Australia bans 'flush Qur'an down toilet' ads for atheist campaigner
The ban on adverts for a speaking tour by Sam Harris has led to protests by promoters arguing that the ban amounts to censorship.
Christians given hope by Pakistan Supreme Court ruling against blasphemy
The Supreme Court has urged the government to conduct a major review of people who are in prison charged with blasphemy
'Three parent babies': UK becomes first country to legalise controversial procedure
The UK today becomes the first country in the world to allow the creation of a baby from the DNA of three parents.
We wanted nuclear deterrent against Iraq, says former Iranian president
Iran considered pursuing a nuclear deterrent when it began its nuclear programme in the 1980s, during an eight-year war with Iraq.
Arch-rivals Saudi Arabia, Iran to discuss Syria face-to-face for first time
It will be the two rivals' first meeting to discuss the four-year-long war.
'Halloween Revolt': FBI warns police of possible attacks by anarchists at end of month
The FBI has issued a warning to all police departments in the US that an anarchist group may be planning to ambush the police on Halloween.