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China explosions: Toxic gas fears as workers struggle to clear site
The goal is to clear the chemicals before any rain falls, which could create further toxic gas.
11-year-old rape victim caught in middle of abortion debate gives birth in Paraguay
A pre-teen girl in socially conservative Paraguay who was denied an abortion by the government after being allegedly raped by her stepfather has given birth on Thursday, highlighting the intense debate between protecting life of the unborn and human rights.
Human heads, bodies on streets: 3 female defectors describe horrors in ISIS capital
Three women who defected from the extremist terror group Islamic State and fled to Turkey described what Raqqa in Syria is under the caliphate's clutches: a paradise turned horror movie.
US hostage Kayla Mueller tortured, raped by ISIS chief before she died, officials say
US humanitarian aid worker Kayla Mueller was repeatedly raped by the top leader of the jihadist group Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, before her death earlier this year, said counter-terrorism authorities.
First Baptist Church in South Carolina hit for allowing same-sex union, gay ministers
While most Christian churches across the United States are strongly opposing homosexuality and same-sex marriage, the First Baptist of Greenville in South Carolina has taken a different route: it has decided to allow not just gay unions, but also the ordination of gay and transgender ministers.
Franklin Graham's call to boycott Target for removal of gender signs gaining support
Graham's #OffTarget campaign has so far gained support online, liked by over 108,000 Facebook users and being shared over 50,000 times.
Obama's 'diplomacy with dictators' from Iran and Cuba threatens US, warns Rubio
Criticizing what he called the "diplomacy with dictators" being undertaken by United States President Barack Obama, Republican presidential aspirant and Florida Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to reverse the administration's "weak" policy towards Iran and Cuba.
Devil worshippers' gathering in Detroit not a joke; they're 'playing with fire'â priest
Fr. James Martin, a Roman Catholic priest belonging to the order of Jesuits, strongly reminded the public that the gathering of devil worshippers is not a joke.
UK Church leaders attack Government for Calais failures
Britain should take its fair share of migrants and stop demonizing them, they say.
Iraq: Military commanders will face court martial for abandoning Ramadi to Islamic State
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is pushing ahead with a reform campaign.
China blasts death toll is now 112 and likely to rise as scores of firefighters missing
More than 720 people remain in hospital four days after Wednesday's disaster.
Kos: Greek government houses 2,500 Syrian refugees aboard passenger ship
The move is a bid to ease sometimes chaotic conditions onshore.
California judge rejects StemExpress plea to access, block videos on sale of baby parts
A California judge has denied a request by specimen supplier company StemExpress to access videos and documentation by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) during its sting operations against Planned Parenthood's alleged practice of selling foetal remains to medical researchers.
Christian preachers on Oregon sidewalk attacked by man with 'police protection'
Christians who were preaching the gospel outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Oregon were doused with scouring powder by a man, who was not arrested by the police.
Arkansas and Utah join 3 other states in defunding Planned Parenthood amid row
Arkansas and Utah are defunding Planned Parenthood, following Louisiana, Alabama and New Hampshire's decisions to end state funding to the reproductive health care provider in light of the videos released that purportedly show the sale of foetal remains to medical researchers.
North Carolina church moves to boost its security by arming some of its members
In the wake of the deadly Charleston church shooting in South Carolina last June, a pastor in North Carolina wants to arm members to defend the church if needed.