eBay to pay $59m over illegal pill press sales

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills.

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Lawmakers Fear US Overseas Life-Saving AIDS Program Being Hijacked to Spread Liberal Agenda

A program designed to stop HIV/AIDS that's saved millions of lives is up for renewal by Congress, but its future is unknown. That's because some lawmakers fear this historic, life-saving program is being hijacked to spread a liberal agenda abroad.

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Quest to Find 'America’s Favorite Missing Person' Amelia Earhart Reignited by Grainy Sonar Image

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A grainy sonar image recorded by a private pilot has reinvigorated interest in one of the past century’s most alluring mysteries: What happened to Amelia Earhart when her plane vanished during her flight around the world in 1937?

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Woman arrested with 130 poisonous frogs in her luggage

The Brazilian woman was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian capital, Bogotá.

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VT Snowboard Coach Reaches Settlement in Free Speech vs. Trans Sports Case

The Vermont high school snowboarding coach allegedly fired for stating that males are biologically different than females has reached a settlement, according to the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). 

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House Republicans Prepare to Impeach Mayorkas: 'Breach of the Public Trust'

House Republicans released two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday.

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Europe migrant crisis: Albanian court greenlights migration deal with Italy

The plan would see Italy send some 3,000 asylum seekers to Albania each month.

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Haji Malang: The Sufi shrine caught up in a religious row in Mumbai

Both Hindus and Muslims visit the Haji Malang shrine in Mumbai - but a controversy has shaken some devotees.

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Military-led West African states leave regional bloc

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.

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UNRWA claims: UN agency condemns aid halt over alleged help for Hamas attacks

Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.

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Xavi: Barcelona manager to leave at end of season

Barcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season.

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Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.

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Czech MPs vote to tighten gun laws after mass shooting

But it's unclear whether the proposed new rules would have stopped the Prague shooter.

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France farmer protests: PM offers key concessions after roads around Paris blocked

Farmers are targeting major roads around the French capital in protest against low food prices.

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Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party

Nelson Chamisa, who came second in elections last year, says his party has been "hijacked".

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'Answer to Prayer' Comes After Pastor Breaks World Record with 153 Marathons for Adoption Awareness

For pastor and social media influencer Malachi O'Brien, the adoption of his sixth child is a full-circle moment.

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Saudi Arabia to get first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

The Saudi government plans a store in Riyadh for foreign diplomats - ending decades of prohibition.

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Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show part-time for election campaign

Nine years after leaving, he will host Monday nights each week until November's US election.

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Manchin Hints at Presidential Bid as Third-Party Candidate: 'There's Going to Be Options'

Since announcing he would not seek reelection in November, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has left people wondering if he will run for the presidency as a third-party candidate. On Tuesday, the two-time West Virginia senator hinted to reporters about possibly running for president sometime after Super Tuesday on March 5. 

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Man held for murder over South Africa building fire

The man told a public inquiry he started a Johannesburg building fire that killed 77 people last August.

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Church Sues Ohio City, Officials in Case of Pastor Facing Criminal Charges for Helping Homeless

A Christian church in Bryan, Ohio has sued the city and several city officials for trying to shut down the church's religious activities. Its pastor is reportedly facing criminal charges for violating zoning laws by keeping his doors open to help the poor and others in his community.  

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Police probe alleged foul-smelling substance attack on Gaza march

Students at Columbia University say they were doused with a foul-smelling substance, akin to sewage.

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CA Teachers Reinstated After Being Placed on Leave for Protesting Trans Policy

Two California teachers placed on administrative leave for refusing to withhold information about students' gender "transitions" from their parents are back to work after filing a lawsuit challenging an unconstitutional policy.

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MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

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Dying thief stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers as 'one last score'

Terry Martin was convinced by an ex-mob associate to steal the shoes as "one last score".

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In Ukraine's river war, drones mean nowhere is safe

Ukraine aims to build a million military drones in 2024. In Kherson, the BBC saw how vital they are.

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Ayodhya: India PM Modi to open Hindu temple on razed Babri mosque site

Ayodhya is spruced up for the Ram temple launch, but opposition leaders and some Hindu seers are staying away.

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Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

The Florida governor dropped out of the 2024 presidential race whilst endorsing Donald Trump.

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Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for US president, saying there is no "clear path to victory"

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Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

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US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

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Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations

Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are "meritless".

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Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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The Commissioning: 'A Jesus Movement' for Gen Z and Millennials

There is one specific component of the Gospel that must be embraced by the Christian youth of Gen Z and Millennials for hope to become a reality.

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Théo Luhaka: French police officers given suspended sentences for brutal assault

Théo Luhaka suffered severe injuries from a police baton in a case which triggered days of protests.

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Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".

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Georgia Judge Orders Hearing on DA Misconduct Allegations in Trump Case

The Georgia judge overseeing the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others has ordered a hearing next month to examine accusations of misconduct against the district attorney who launched the case.

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Brent Sikkema: Arrest after death of prominent US art dealer

Police say Brent Sikkema was stabbed multiple times in a "premeditated and cruel" attack.

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Police response to Uvalde was a failure, says report

The critical report spanning more than 400 pages focuses on the slow response to the school shooting.

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Georgia: Stalin Icon removed from Tbilisi church

The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed.

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Report: A Strong 'Resurgence' of the Traditional Two-Parent American Family

A new report reveals some good news about the comeback of the American family – the number of children living with two parents increased last year. 

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Spain shaman arrests: Police say group sold psychoactive drugs to members

Members of the group are accused of promoting rituals involving psychoactive substances like toad venom.

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Famous Author's Claim Bible Is a 'Work of Fiction' Ignites Social Media Furor

Famous author Joyce Carol Oates has faced an onslaught of criticism in recent days after posting on social media her belief the Bible is “a work of fiction.”

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Italian influencers to be bound by tighter rules

Social media creators will face hefty fines if they fail to abide by strict rules on commercial interests.

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Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".

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Two British brothers banned from Switzerland for museum heist

The Metropolitan Police issue mugshots of the Ahearne brothers following their sentencing.

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Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to additional prison term

Narges Mohammadi is serving multiple sentences and has been in jail almost continuously since 2010.

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Kenyan Airbnb murder: How femicide exposed toxic online misogyny

A young woman was dismembered and stuffed in a plastic bag - the internet blames her.

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Italian culture minister probed over stolen painting

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of possessing and exhibiting a 17th Century painting.

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Iceland volcano eruption spills lava into town setting houses on fire

The entire population of Grindavik has been evacuated as an expert warns of a "worst-case scenario" unfolding.

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Rare white penguin filmed in Chilean Antarctica

A penguin with leucism from the Gentoo species has been filmed in the icy climate in early January.

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Hezbollah missile attack kills Israeli woman and son

A woman in her seventies and her son have been killed by an anti-tank missile attack on northern Israel.

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital - Pentagon

Lloyd Austin is in "good condition" and has resumed some of his duties, the Pentagon says.

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Boris Akunin: Russia designates author ‘foreign agent’

The Kremlin labels the bestselling author, Boris Akunin, a foreign agent over his stance on Ukraine.

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Israel strikes southern Gaza city swollen with displaced people

Ten people in a Rafah house sheltering displaced people were killed, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

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South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Medicine to be delivered to Gaza hostages under new agreement, says Israeli PM

Qatar has helped agree a deal between Israel and Hamas after families of hostages raised concerns.

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Ohio House Overrides Governor's Veto of Bill that Protects Kids from Transgender Procedures

The Ohio House of Representatives voted to overturn Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that protects minors from harmful gender transition surgeries and cross-sex hormones as well as prevents transgender females from participating in women's sports. 

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Biden Admin's Newly Proposed Policy Cancels Christian Parents, Experts Say

A proposed Biden administration policy change may prevent foster children from being placed in the homes of Christians.

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eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case

Executives sent live spiders and cockroaches to a US couple who criticised the firm, court papers show.

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New AI-Powered Bible App Aims to Revolutionize How People Study the Bible

A new AI-powered Bible app is aiming to revolutionize how people engage with the Bible by giving them a more personalized experience when reading the scriptures.   

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Swedish £6,000 dine and dash investigation reopened

A group of 35 people allegedly left a Malmö restaurant without paying on Christmas Day.

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Can Christian Teachers Discuss Faith at School? Muslim Couple Sues After Daughter Leaves Islam

A federal judge has ruled an Illinois school district is not responsible for the actions of a teacher who allegedly shared the Gospel with students, leading one Muslim student to convert to Christianity. 

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'Potential Toxicity' in Your Water? New Study Reveals Tons of Nanoplastics from Common Source

Big questions are being raised about a primary source of drinking water for many people around the world. New research has revealed the average liter of bottled water sold in retail outlets could contain nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of tiny nanoplastics.  

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Alexei Navalny jokes in first appearance from new prison

Jailed Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call, since being moved to an Arctic penal colony.

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Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent.

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Moms for Liberty CA Chapter Sues County Library for Censorship After Officials Shutdown Event

Attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and the Institute for Free Speech (IFS) have filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Sacramento, California against two Yolo County library district officials, alleging they violated the First Amendment rights of several women's groups who met in a branch library to discuss the harms of allowing biological men to participate in women's sports. 

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Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening".

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Pentagon Adds Details About Austin's Secretive Hospital Stay and Delay in Telling Biden

The Pentagon is releasing new details about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s nearly weeklong hospitalization. It says he had a medical procedure Dec. 22 and went home a day later, but was admitted to intensive care on Jan. 1 when he began experiencing severe pain. 

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Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout

Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US.

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'Thundersnow' and Tornadoes as US 'Clobbered' by One-Two Winter Punch

Millions of Americans are digging out from the first major snowstorm of the season as a second storm barrels down on the U.S.

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Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on Golden Globes red carpet

Hollywood stars are arriving at the ceremony in Los Angeles in a variety of eye-catching outfits.

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Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken

The US secretary of state criticises Israeli ministers calling for the resettlement of Gazans.

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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins fourth term in controversial vote

Ms Hasina secures her fourth straight term after the main opposition boycotts the election.

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Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe.

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French Cup side makes 8,000-mile round trip, loses 12-0

Golden Lion from Martinique endures an 8,000-mile round trip only to lose 12-0 to Lille in the French Cup.

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FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet

It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing.

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Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

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Drone footage shows aftermath of Indonesia train crash

Multiple people were killed and dozens injured after two trains collided in a rice field in Indonesia.

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Faith Leaders Push Back on Campaign Immigration Speech, Call for Substantive Reform

The surge of migrants on the southern border is creating political pressure for presidential candidates and Congress. Some faith leaders are calling for an end to harsh rhetoric and an approach that considers border security as well as the needs of asylum seekers.

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Climate change: Former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead COP29 talks in Azerbaijan

For the second year in a row, a man with vast experience of the oil industry will head COP negotiations.

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Youth for Christ Reports Powerful Move of God Among Young People as Nearly 8,000 Meet Jesus

Youth for Christ (YFC) is reporting the salvations of nearly 8,000 young people as God moved in a powerful way through the ministry in 2023.

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Dog enjoys priciest meal of his life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money.

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IS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings that killed 84

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people.

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Judge Orders Former KY Clerk to Pay $260K in Same-Sex Wedding Dispute, but Case Could Backfire

Former county clerk Kim Davis, who refused to issue marriage licenses in Kentucky to same-sex couples, must pay a total of $260,104 in fees and expenses to attorneys who represented one couple, according to a federal judge's latest ruling.

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TN School District Settles After Punishing Student Who Wore 'Homosexuality Is a Sin' T-Shirt

A street preacher's daughter has received a cash payment as part of a lawsuit settlement against her Tennessee public school district after she was sent home from school for wearing a shirt that stated, "Homosexuality is a Sin."

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Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

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Migrant Carrying Machete at US Capitol Was 'Significant Threat'; Previously Caught and Released

A man who was arrested last week for carrying a machete, a butcher's knife, and a brick near the East Front of the U.S. Capitol is an illegal immigrant from Venezuela whom federal border authorities previously captured and released, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) admitted Tuesday. 

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NY Bill Targets Chick-fil-A's Policy of Being Closed on Sundays

A battle over Chick-fil-A's "closed on Sunday" policy is underway in the Empire State. Some New York politicians are angry that Chick-fil-A doesn't keep its locations open 7 days a week along New York State's 500-mile Thruway. So they've introduced a bill in direct response to the beloved chicken chain's Sabbath stance.

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Japan Airlines: How the passenger plane burst into flames

A professor in investigating accidents tells the BBC what might have caused the plane to burst into flames.

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'Christianity Today' Draws Ire for Erasing Jesus' Jewish Origins Claiming He's 'Asian'

Critics are up in arms after a faith-based magazine and a Catholic priest downplayed the Jewish origins of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season, calling Him "Asian" and "Palestinian."

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How Japan learned to live with earthquakes

Monday's quake renewed Japan's collective trauma - but it's also a story of engineering success.

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Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan.

Lee Jae-myung was stabbed on the left side of his neck during a news conference during a visit to Busan.

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Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation.

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Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access

The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question.

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