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US begins massive security operation amid fears of terror attacks on Pope Francis' visit
The places that Pope Francis will visit in the United States next week have been designated as National Special Security Events that may become targets of terror groups like ISIS and al Qaeda.
Corbyn faces rebellion over bombing ISIS in Syria
British bombing of ISIS targets in Syria is becoming increasingly likely as half the shadow cabinet are prepared to rebel against Jeremy Corbyn and vote with David Cameron in favour of airstrikes, the Sunday Times reports.
Pope 'undoubtedly' has gay bishops working for him, says gay Anglican bishop
The world's most prominent gay bishop has written an open letter to Pope Francis after the Vatican signalled it was unhappy with some of those invited to a White House party for the Pope.
The Hajj: Islam's spiritual high and logistical nightmare
8 interesting facts you didn't know about the Hajj 2015.
Migrants: East Europe divided as thousands pour in
Hungary and Croatia traded threats on Saturday as thousands of exhausted migrants poured over their borders, deepening the disarray in Europeover how to handle the tide of humanity.
Syria: 'Assad must go', says US
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has to go but the timing of his departure should be decided through negotiation, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday.
Burkina Faso to return to civilian rule after coup
Burkina Faso will reinstate an interim government led by President Michel Kafando, Benin's leader Thomas Boni Yayi said on Saturday, in what would be a victory for the street over army coup leaders.
Obama act shows he wants to appease gays more than bolster US military â Huckabee
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee has slammed United States President Barack Obama for nominating an openly gay man to lead the American Army.
Christian school massacre foiled as FBI nabs angry man who posted online threats
Law enforcement officers arrested a 29-year-old Oregon man for allegedly posting online threats that targeted teachers and students at a Christian school.
Obama set to release $150-billion Iranian assets as US Senate fails to block nuke deal
President Barack Obama will implement the Iran deal, aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapon, after the US Senate failed to pass the resolution of disapproval to block the measure.
8.3-magnitude Chile earthquake: Is this another sign of the coming apocalypse?
The earthquake was so powerful that it sent tsunami waves as far as Japan. The coastal town of Coquimbo, which has been placed under a state of emergency, was hit by tsunami waves almost five metres in height.
Ben Carson ties Donald Trump as top GOP presidential candidate after latest debate
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson was able to virtually match Trump's popularity after the debate among possible Republican voters, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey showed.
Israel aircraft strike Gaza as violence spills beyond Jerusalem
Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after Palestinian militants there fired rockets into southern Israel.
ISIS battered by Assad's airstrikes
ISIS have received heavy bombardment in Palmyra for the second day in a row, a group monitoring the war has said.
As he sets off for Cuba, Pope Francis condemns "tyrant" dictators
On the eve of flying to Cuba this morning, the Pope has criticised "tyrant" dictators who fail to "plant the seed" of leadership in others. In a video recorded with CNN, Francis told Cuban and American students: "I will tell you one thing, a good leader is one who is capable of bringing up other leaders. If a leader wants to lead alone, he is a tyrant. True leadership is fruitful. Each one of you has the seed of leadership."
Protestant and Catholic parties begin talks to save Northern Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland's Protestant unionist and Catholic nationalist parties will begin talks on Monday to try to save the power-sharing government that ended decades of sectarian violence.