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Tens of thousands attend anti-austerity protest in London

Tens of thousands of anti-austerity protesters massed outside Britain's parliament on Saturday to demonstrate against the newly re-elected Conservative government's plans for further public spending cuts.

US Supreme Court backs church's right in free speech case over signs

The US Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled that an Arizona church has the right to put directional signs pertaining to its Sunday service against a town regulation that limited the size and duration of the signs.

In Kenya, grannies are targeted for rape, and they're fighting back ... or feigning madness

Grandmothers in Korogocho slums in Nairobi spend hours learning how to defend themselves against the most unimaginable threat: young men who believe that raping older women will bring them some kind of cleansing after committing a crime.

Judas' wife: How artist Chris Gollon brings the women of the Bible to life

Chichester Cathedral is hosting a touring exhibition of the artist's work.

Support for Britain staying in the EU is at highest level in 24 years

British public support to remain in the European Union is at its highest level in 24 years, a poll showed on Friday, as Eurosceptic lawmakers from three parties formed a new group ready to campaign for an EU exit.

Charleston church shooting: Suspect Dylann Roof said he wanted to attack college

Friends of the white gunman who shot and killed nine black people inside an historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina said he first talked about attacking a college campus.

US gun debate reignites: Slain pastor blamed for church massacre as Obama calls for more gun control

The Charleston, South Carolina mass shooting that resulted in the death of nine people including State Senator and Pastor Clementa Pinckney has reignited the issue of bearing guns in the United States.

'Captive' tells how Rick Warren's 'The Purpose Driven Life' changed lives of drug addict and her captor

The new faith-based film called "Captive" which stars David Oyelowo and Kate Mara tells the true-to-life story of meth addict Ashley Robinson (formerly Ashley Smith) who was held captive by suspect on the run Brian Nichols, and how both their lives were changed because of Pastor Rick Warren's bestselling book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Actor Scott Baio's wife Renee refuses to 'question God's will' as she battles brain tumour

"Happy Days" star Scott Baio is going through a difficult time right now since his wife Renee is battling meningioma brain tumor, but the actor is pretty impressed by his wife's strength amidst difficulties since she "she refuses to even shed one tear, nor will she question God's will."

More guacamole please: Avocados may help treat leukaemia

Professor Paul Spagnuolo of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo discovered that a group of molecules or lipid in the avocado, called avocatin B, may provide a cure to acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Bethany Hamilton enjoying being mom to Tobias but can't wait to surf the waves anew

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton has given birth to her and husband Adam Dirks' baby boy just a few weeks ago, and even though Hamilton is relishing the joys of motherhood, there is a part of her that is longing to go back surfing.

'Orange is the New Black' pokes fun at Tim Tebow's 'miracle' birth

Tim Tebow's mother had amoebic dysentery and fell into a coma prior to her pregnancy with Tim, and because of the medications used to treat her, doctors advised her not to push through with the pregnancy and recommended abortion because there is a risk that her child would be stillborn.