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Hungary mobilises troops, unemployed and convicts to keep out migrants
While Europe dithered over a collective response, Hungary took matters into its own hands.
Critics slam President Obama for showing 'weakness' vs. China as Xi begins US visit
A top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said that imposing punishment on cyber attackers before the state visit of Pres. Xi Jinping is not helpful for both parties, according to The Hill.
Hope for infertile men: Human sperm cell successfully grown in French laboratory
Researchers based at a French national research institute in Lyon now claim that they have successfully made human sperm cells in the laboratory.
Ben Carson affirms rejection of a Muslim US president who espouses Shariah law
Dismissing criticism from a Muslim civil liberties advocacy group, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson affirmed on Monday that he "absolutely" stood by his earlier comments that a Muslim is not fit to become president of the United States.
Muslim anti-war protester bullied by former Lord Mayor
The former Lord Mayor of Manchester bullied an anti-war Muslim protester and repeatedly claimed he could be a terrorist, an investigation found.
#ShoutYourAbortion: Hashtag goes viral over Planned Parenthood funding cuts
Tens of thousands of women have taken to twitter to share their experience of abortion in response to the US House of Representatives vote to remove federal funding for planned parenthood.
'We'll get there': NASA chief confirms manned mission to Mars is a go by 2030
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, a former space shuttle commander, said the space agency can possibly get astronauts to Mars in the 2030s.
Catholic Church 'out of touch' on marriage and families, say English Catholics
Members of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have issued a strong critique of the Church's teaching surrounding marriage and families.
Over one million invited 'back to church'
More than one million people are believed to have accepted an invitation to church as a result of the Back to Church Sunday initiative which takes place again this weekend.
Pakistani Christian arrested after his home was set ablaze
A Pakistani Christian has been arrested after having his home torched by a violent mob, an aid group has reported.
Francis is not as liberal as Americans think, Philadelphia archbishop says
Those hoping Pope Francis will liberalise some of the Catholic's church teaching "risk being very disappointed," said Archbishop Charles Chaput, who will be the pope's host when he arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Terrorists might dress up as cops during Pope Francis' visit to US, police warn
The police are now concerned that terrorists might be dressing up as police security, firefighters, and even emergency medical technicians (EMTs) during Pope Francis' historic visit in the United States this September.
Obama administration reportedly seeking Vatican's help to free US prisoners in Iran
The administration of United States President Barack Obama is reportedly seeking the aid of Vatican in negotiating the release of three American prisoners in Iran.
Lions, ants and bears: How the Bible teaches wisdom through animals
Many proverbs draw on the natural world to make their point.
'Fight back': Police teach Illinois teachers, students how to respond to armed attack
When an intruder, especially an armed one enters a school, most teachers and students' natural instinct is to run and hide and wait for authorities to arrive and properly deal with the matter. However, the same won't be applied at Barrington's Station Middle School in Illinois, since the school has teamed up with the police to teach both teachers and some students the right way to deal with an unwelcome visitor.
How the Pope will triumph in America: a personal relationship with Jesus
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols says Pope Francis in America will be all about restoring and renewing a personal relationship with Jesus