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Catalan Independence Referendum Presses Ahead Despite Spanish Court’s Suspension Ruling

Nov 05, 2014 12:02 AM EST

The Catalan Government has decided Tuesday to push for the planned regional vote for independence from Spain on Nov. 9 despite the high court’s ruling suspending the movement.

Vatican Condemns Brittany Maynard's Assisted Suicide As Undignified

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 04, 2014 10:44 PM EST

A top Vatican bioethical official condemned Tuesday Brittany Maynard’s decision to end her own life, saying there is no dignity in assisted suicide and the act is in and of itself reprehensible.

Chinese Christians Swelling In Number As Orthodox Christianity Gets Left Behind

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 03, 2014 05:18 AM EST

China, an officially atheist country that is converting into Christianity at a breakneck speed, is bound to become the world’s largest Christian country with about 250 million faithful by 2030, save for one group—the Orthodox Christians.

Dachau Concentration Camp Gate Bearing 'Arbeit Macht Frei' Slogan Stolen

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 03, 2014 12:07 AM EST

Part of the iron-wrought gate bearing the infamous Nazi slogan 'Arbeit macht frei' was stolen from the former Dachau concentration camp, German police announced Sunday.

Temple Mount Issue: Netanyahu Urges Calm, Restraint

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 02, 2014 10:30 PM EST

Israel’s prime minister called for calm and restraint Sunday amid violent clashes between Israeli authorities and Palestinian protesters over the disputed Temple Mount, known as the Noble Sanctuary among Muslims, in Jerusalem.

Exodus of ISIS Foreign Fighters Continues Despite Airstrikes

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 01, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

About one thousand foreign fighters are believed to join the twin conflicts in Syria and Iraq every month amid continuous airstrikes and stricter measures preventing the migration of militants into the embattled regions, U.S. intelligence and the new United Nations report revealed earlier in the week.

Facebook Partners With Tor To Allow Anonymous Site Access

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 01, 2014 04:40 AM EDT

Facebook announced Friday it has partnered with anonymity network Tor to allow a more private and secure way to connect to the social networking site without having to give away crucial identifying information.

Fanged Afghan Deer Believed Extinct Sighted After 60 Years

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 01, 2014 12:49 AM EDT

The Kashmir Musk Deer was last spotted in 1948.

Chelsea Handler Quits Instagram Over Banned Topless Photo Parodying Vladimir Putin’s

Kristina Fernandez |

Nov 01, 2014 12:16 AM EDT

Chelsea Handler bid Instagram goodbye Friday following repeated attempts to post a completely topless photo that parodies the famous shot of bare-chested Russian President Vladimir Putin on horseback.

Iowa Senate Election 2014: Joni Ernst And The Tea Party Revival

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 31, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Coming from behind and catapulting into political stardom in a matter of months, Joni Ernst, the Republican candidate for the Iowa Senate seat who is pitted against Democrat Rep. Bruce Braley, is now hailed as the harbinger of the Tea Party’s revival.

China Calls On Israel To Stop Constructing Settlement In West Bank

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 31, 2014 04:26 AM EDT

China sided with the United Nations Security Council's decision on Thursday to call on Israel to abandon its settlement activities in East Jerusalem and West Bank, insisting that this would end the protracted violent conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Secret Of Ebola Resistance Lies In the Genes – Scientists

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 31, 2014 02:12 AM EDT

Scientists have unlocked the secret to Ebola resistance and survival in a groundbreaking research released Thursday in the journal Science.

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom

Sweden Becomes First EU Member To Recognize Palestinian State, Israel Condemns Move

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 31, 2014 12:44 AM EDT

Sweden’s recognition of the Palestine statehood came Thursday, prompting an immediate condemnation from Israel and the withdrawal of its ambassador in Stockholm.

John Kerry Condemns Anonymous ‘Chickens**t’ Slur On Netanyahu As Disgraceful

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 30, 2014 11:14 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry condemned the anonymous Obama administration official who was cited calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “chickenshit” Thursday, saying the characterization reflects neither his personal view nor the prevailing viewpoint at the White House.

Walker Leads Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race In Latest, Last Poll

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 30, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Republican Gov. Scott Walker overtakes Democrat challenger Mary Burke by seven points in the final poll released Wednesday as one of the tightest gubernatorial races head to its uncertain end.