News

Why is Apple boss Tim Cook giving away his fortune?
Why is Apple boss Tim Cook giving away his fortune?

"You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripples for change," said the Apple chief executive.

Downton Abbey faces final curtain after Season 6
Downton Abbey faces final curtain after Season 6

The hugely successful period drama Downton Abbey will end after the sixth season, its executive producer said on Thursday, but a possible film version cannot be ruled out.

Yemen: Saudi warplanes strike Houthi rebels as president flees
Yemen: Saudi warplanes strike Houthi rebels as president flees

Several civilians have been killed as the sectarian conflict escalates.

Cameron scores narrow poll victory over Miliband in Paxman interviews
Cameron scores narrow poll victory over Miliband in Paxman interviews

Jeremy Paxman interviewed the two party leaders last night.

Cissy Houston breaks silence on Bobbi Kristina: \'I know God is able\'
Cissy Houston breaks silence on Bobbi Kristina: 'I know God is able'

Cissy Houston, grandmother of Bobbi Kristina Brown, gave her first interview regarding her granddaughter's condition on Wednesday.

Haaz Sleiman discusses star role in \'Killing Jesus\': \'God created me\'
Haaz Sleiman discusses star role in 'Killing Jesus': 'God created me'

The cast of the upcoming miniseries "Killing Jesus" recently discussed their roles and the significance of the project ahead of its March 29 premiere.

Arizona mother thankful after being attacked by her son
Arizona mother thankful after being attacked by her son

Arizona mom thankful after being attacked by her son

Pope Francis invites homeless to Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum
Pope Francis invites homeless to Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum

Pope Francis surprised 150 homeless persons on Thursday when he greeted them during a special tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums.

US Army charges Bowe Berghdahl with desertion
US Army charges Bowe Berghdahl with desertion

Army officials announced Wednesday that Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was charged with desertion and misbehaving before the enemy.

Suspects arrested in Catholic nun gang rape
Suspects arrested in Catholic nun gang rape

Police in India arrested two suspects on Thursday in the case of a Catholic nun brutally gang raped two weeks ago.

Virginia mother and daughter killed in French Alps crash described as \'diligent and generous\'
Virginia mother and daughter killed in French Alps crash described as 'diligent and generous'

A Drexel University college graduate and her mother were among those killed when Germanwings Flight 9295 crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday.

First arrests made in Indian nun rape case
First arrests made in Indian nun rape case

Indian police have arrested two men in connection with the rape of an elderly nun in the state of West Bengal which happened almost two weeks ago.

Ashers Bakery: cake recipient wishes case hadn\'t ended up in court
Ashers Bakery: cake recipient wishes case hadn't ended up in court

Andrew Muir said it's sad that the case has pitched people of religious belief against lesbian and gay people.

Nigeria: How churches are responding to Boko Haram
Nigeria: How churches are responding to Boko Haram

In northern Nigeria, the same churchgoers are both survivors of Boko Haram attacks and volunteers serving others who have been displaced.

Boko Haram killed more than 1,000 people since January
Boko Haram killed more than 1,000 people since January

Boko Haram has killed over 1,000 civilians since the beginning of this year and abducted hundreds, Human Rights Watch said today.

Andreas Lubitz photo: Who is co-pilot of Germanwings that \'crashed jet deliberately\'?
Andreas Lubitz photo: Who is co-pilot of Germanwings that 'crashed jet deliberately'?

Describing the final 10 minutes of the passengers on board as the plane hurtled towards a mountain range, Robin said sound recordings from one of its black boxes suggested most of them would not have been aware of their fate until the very end.