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Auschwitz anniversary a 'reminder of what happens when we remain silent'
Next month's 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp is a reminder of what happens when the world stays silent about persecution, the president of the World Jewish Congress said.
Missing AirAsia plane thought to be 'on the sea floor' says official
A missing AirAsia jet carrying 162 people could be at the bottom of the sea after it was presumed to have crashed off the Indonesian coast, an official said on Monday, as countries around Asiasent ships and planes to help in the search effort.
Anti-Arab group poses political dilemma for Israel
A far-right Israeli group that campaigns against Arabs in the name of religion and national security is forcing the Jewish state into a legal and political balancing act as it tries to contain sectarian violence.
Rescuers struggle to reach burning ferry off Greek coast
Efforts to rescue a car ferry carrying almost 500 passengers and crew that caught fire have been hampered by high winds and rough seas.
Man who tried to kill Pope John Paul II puts roses on his tomb
The man who tried to kill former Pope John Paul II 33 years ago showed up at the Vatican on Saturday to put white roses on his tomb and said he wanted to meet Pope Francis.
AirAsia flight missing in Southeast Asia
AirAsia flight QZ8501 travelling from Indonesia went missing with 162 people on board after the pilots asked to change course to avoid bad weather.
US-led air strikes have killed 'over 1100 militants' in Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday that US-led air strikes in Syria have killed at least 1,171 people, mostly Islamic State jihadists, since September 23.
Archbishop isn't concerned by Pope's 'radical' views: 'He sees the person first'
Archbishop Kurtz responds to Pope's 'radical' views: 'I think the role of the Holy Father is to serve'
Airline passenger kicked off plane after becoming enraged over 'Merry Christmas' greetings
Airline passenger kicked off plane after 'Merry Christmas' controversy
Pro-Taliban Imam arrested after refusal to condemn Peshawar massacre
An arrest warrant has been issued for the radical pro-Taliban imam in Pakistan who refused to condemn the massacre of children at a school.
Mexico: Priest shot in head after accusing notorious drugs gang of murder
A Roman Catholic priest kidnapped in Mexico on Monday was found shot dead on Christmas Day. He is the third priest to have been killed in Guerrero state, renowned for drugs crime.
China announces plan to 'root out illegal religious activities'
China is to publish online details of legal religious venues, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, apparently in an effort to "root out illegal religious activities".
'The Interview' Sony Hack: North Korea blames the US for Internet outages
North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of being responsible for Internet outages amid the row over the hacking of Sony Pictures.
Somalia: Islamist gunmen kill four, say they deliberately targeted 'Christian enemies' at Christmas
Islamist group al Shabaab, which wants to impose its own strict version of Sharia law in Somalia, attacked the main African Union base in Mogadishu.
Two Saudi women sent to anti-terrorism court for violating ban on female drivers
Two Saudi women sent to anti-terrorism court for violating ban on female drivers
Thousands of Christians flock to Bethlehem over Christmas
Thousands of Christians flock to Bethlehem for Christmas Eve