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Farewell to Phillip Hughes: emotional scenes at cricketer's funeral
Australia's great and good paid tribute to the 25-year-old sportsman.

Obama promises don't go far enough, say Ferguson campaigners
Protests will continue, demonstrators say after White House visit.

South Korean ship sinks near Russian border; 50 fishermen missing
South Korean ship sinks near Russian border; 50 fishermen missing

4-year-old boy's cute love letter to school mate goes viral: 'I love you and I lost a tooth last night'
4-year-old boy's cute love letter to school mate: 'I think you are pretty like a horse or a ladybug'

Pastor does something unusual to share the Christmas message, says even Christians have lost meaning of the season
Pastor does something unusual to share the Christmas message, says even Christians have lost meaning of the season
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Indian TV host slapped on-air for wearing a 'short dress' [VIDEO]
Indian TV host slapped on-air for wearing a 'short dress' [VIDEO]

Lebanese army detains wife and daughter of Islamic State leader
The Lebanese army detained a wife and daughter of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as they crossed from Syria nine days ago, security officials said on Tuesday.

Christian war cemetery in Libya at risk from Islamist militants
Recent territorial gains by the Libyan arm of Islamic State (IS) has caused concern that a Christian War memorial on the Libyan coast will be at risk from Islamist militants.

Somali al Shabaab gunmen kill 36 non-Muslims in Kenya quarry
Somali al Shabaab militants killed at least 36 non-Muslim workers at a quarry in northeast Kenya.

Atheist Christmas billboard ads target America's Bible Belt
Provocative ad aims to promote a religion-free Christmas.

Indian Christians protest after alleged church arson attack
Christians in Delhi are protesting after a Catholic church was destroyed in a fire that they believe to be a malicious attack.

Obama to call for more money for Ebola amid fears of compassion fatigue
Funding is at risk as hawks try to make budget cuts.

Hong Kong protesters urged to regroup after clashes with police
Student leader on hunger strike stands firm.

Ferguson protests: now lawyers enter the fray
Volunteers are helping demonstrators arrested get legal aid.

Family of 5-year-old killed by spider bite will fulfil his Christmas wish
Family of 5-year-old killed by spider bite will fulfil his Christmas wish

Queen attends church for christening of granddaughter Zara Phillips' baby girl, Mia
Queen attends church for christening of granddaughter Zara Phillips' baby girl, Mia