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Man who threw child off Florida bridge refuses lawyer, says he wants to 'leave it in the hands of God'
A father has been charged with first-degree murder after throwing his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge in St Petersburg, Florida.

Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor at revival service
Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor

40,000 troops assigned for Pope Francis during papal visit in Philippines
According to the Philippine National Police, over 40,000 troops as well as air force and snipers will be assigned for Pope Francis' protection. Moreover, the Presidential Security Group will provide close-in security.

Florida teen who shot and killed her brother was abused for years, say authorities
The Florida teen who shot and killed her brother on Monday had suffered abuse for years, police revealed on Wednesday.

Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack
Boko Haram militants burnt down almost an entire town in northeast Nigeria on Wednesday, and initial reports suggest that hundreds of civilians were killed.

Christianity is helping power Chinese economy, says study
Faith networks and Christian social values are contributing to China's growth.
Paris: Female police officer dies after attack by gunmen
One of the police officers wounded in southern Paris has died.

US airstrikes have devastated targets in Iraq and Syria
Tanks, buildings, boats and artillery have been destroyed in "extraordinarily accurate" strikes.

UN confirms Palestine will join International Criminal Court
The ICC could investigate the Gaza war which killed more than 2,000 Palestinians.

Dammartin-en-Goele manhunt: Anti-terrorism forces seek dialogue
Village north-east of Paris are the focus of anti-terrorism forces.

French police still hunting two suspects in Charlie Hebdo magazine shooting; one turns himself in
The three suspects are all French nationals

Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife renews call to US to secure his release from Iranian prison: 'Our government needs to leave no man behind'
Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife renews call to US to secure his release from Iranian prison: 'Our government needs to leave no man behind'

Two sisters, 15 and 11, charged with killing their brother, 16, while parents are out of town
Two sisters in Florida were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly killing their brother in their home sometime before Monday night.

Angelina Jolie to meet Pope Francis with husband Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are reported to be meeting Pope Francis in Rome
$20,000 church collection stolen on Christmas Day
An investigation is on going into a burglary during Christmas morning at Church of Magdalene in Tarrytown, New York.

Bueker Middle School dismisses claim that 12-year-old student was told to stop reading his Bible
The principle of Bueker Middle School, Missouri has dismissed claims that a 12-year-old pupil had been told to put his Bible away.