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Muslim pilgrims stone 'devil' at hajj, feast begins

Two million Muslims ritually stoned the devil Saturday in the last major ritual of this…

Infertile women can now have babies with womb transplant

A 36-year-old Swede has become the world's first woman to give birth after receiving a…

US tracks 50 exposed to Ebola, 10 'high risk'

Texas health officials were monitoring 50 people for Ebola exposure Friday, 10 of whom are…

Hajj reaches climax with pilgrims on Mount Arafat

MOUNT ARAFAT(AFP) - Tears flowed and prayers filled the air as the annual Muslim hajj…

Boko Haram beheads captured Nigerian air force officer, military in denial

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, in his latest video, and at his bestial best has…

Sweden signals recognition for Palestine state

Sweden's new prime minister announced Friday that the country will recognise a Palestinian state, becoming…

Uganda's leader, Museveni rethinks the anti-gay law

Uganda's president on Friday signalled he is having second thoughts over tough anti-homosexuality legislation, arguing…

Young lawmaker murdered in Caracas

A young lawmaker allied with Venezuela's socialist government was found murdered in Caracas, and the…

Pope Francis set to clash with conservatives over marriage rules

Nice-guy Pope Francis looks set to have his mettle tested by his first mutiny in…

Liberia mulls trial of Duncan, Ebola exporter to USA

Liberia could prosecute a national, Thomas Eric Duncan, who flew to the United States and…