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From Kolkata slumdog to university graduate and entrepreneur - one young man's story

Janealam Sheik grew up in the slums of Kolkata, often going hungry and witnessing the tragic deaths of many friends. Yesterday, he graduated with a Master's degree from Manchester University. Carey Lodge hears his story.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton thanks God after surviving accident

Cam Newton is filled with gratitude and positivity after his brush with death on Tuesday.

Bar manager faces prison for insulting Buddha in Burma

New Zealand bar manager faces prison sentence for insulting Buddha

Dozens of bodies found 'piled up' in Sierra Leone hospital after unreported Ebola outbreak

Captured IS member repents for joining the group: 'I realised that this is not about God'

2014 has been a 'devastating' year for children but many crises have been 'quickly forgotten', says UNICEF

2014 saw a staggering number of children affected by violence and sickness, UNICEF reports.

Why Pope Francis won't meet the Dalai Lama

The diplomatic stakes are just too high for a meeting at the moment, writes Mark Woods.

The Rosetta mission and the meaning of life: What space discovery tells us about our place in the universe

The Rosetta mission to 67P/ChuryumovâGerasimenko is one of the pinnacles of modern scientific achievement. Scientist and theologian David Wilkinson explains its significance to Mark Woods.

'Build bridges not walls': Catholic bishops protest Israeli expansion

Catholic properties, including a Salesian convent, monastery and school, are at risk under Israeli security wall plans.

Nigeria: 'Government must show it cares about the weak' says Archbishop

The Nigerian government needs to do more to protect vulnerable people, the Archbishop of Jos has said following a blast that killed at least 40 people in the city on Thursday evening.

Mormon leader steps down over torture role

Mormon bishop who helped devise waterboarding policy resigns from ministry role.

Palestinian minister's funeral sees thousands mourn

Ziad Abu Ein, who died at a protest in the West Bank, was buried at Ramallah.

CIA chief: 'abhorrent' interrogation methods used post 9/11

Brennan rejects charges of deception, claims useful information gathered.