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On Good Friday, Pope decries persecution of Christians
Pope Francis presided at two Good Friday services, praying for persecuted Christians a day after Islamist militants attacked a university in Kenya, killing at least 147 people.
Pope condemns 'senseless brutality' of Kenya university attack
Pope Francis condemned on Friday an assault by Somali militants on a Kenyan university that killed at least 147 people, calling it an act of "senseless brutality".
Kenya university death toll in al Shabaab attack seen rising; anger over security failures
The death toll in an assault by Somali militants on a Kenyan university is likely to climb above 147, a government source and media said on Friday, as anger grew among local residents over what they say was a government failure to prevent bloodshed.
Kenya gunmen sought out Christians and non-Muslims as they begged for mercy, praying 'Jesus, please save us'
An eyewitness of the deadly assault by Somali Islamist militants on a Kenyan university spoke on Friday of three female students he saw executed as they begged for mercy.
Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz researched suicide before fatal flight
A computer found at his home revealed searches on cockpit doors and safety precautions.
Arkansas, Indiana back down over 'anti-gay' religious freedom laws
The two US state have revised new religious freedom acts after a backlash from civil rights groups and businesses.
Iran and world powers agree nuclear framework deal after marathon negotiations
A decisive step towards a final pact has been taken in Lausanne.
Boko Haram stages kidnapping during Nigerian election
While the world was transfixed on the Nigerian presidential election that unseated incumbent leader Goodluck Jonathan, the terrorist organisation Boko Haram reportedly kidnapped hundreds of people from the town of Damasak last week.
Kentucky poses odd response to gay marriage ban
The state of Kentucky, fighting to keep its gay marriage ban, posed an unexpected argument in defense of its voter-approved amendment last week.
World's oldest woman dies at 117
The world's oldest woman, Misao Okawa, passed away on Wednesday.
Amanda Knox's ex says his soul needs healing
Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, expressed feelings of relief and hope after being acquitted of murder on Friday.
At least 56 dead after Russian ship sinks
Dozens were killed early Thursday morning when a Russian fishing trawler sank in the Sea of Okhotsk.
Death toll in Kenya university attack rises to 147, siege over: government body
The death toll in the attack by Somali Islamists on a university in northeastern Kenya on Thursday has risen to 147 and the siege has ended, the country's disaster response agency said.
Kenyan university attacked during morning prayers, four dead
Gunmen have attacked a Kenyan university during morning prayers today, killing four and injuring at least 40, with the death toll expected to rise.
Soldiers from Chad and Niger kill 'hundreds' of Boko Haram militants in push to retake ground
Clashes in northern Nigeria yesterday saw significant gains against the insurgents.
Arkansas governor seeks to fix controversial religion law seen as targeting gay people
The state was hit by a storm of protest over its Religious Freedom Restoration Act.