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UK farmer prunes maze of trees inspired by John 14:6

A farmer in the United Kingdom is garnering media attention for a maze of trees he planted and pruned to spell out a biblical message when viewed from above.

3,300 accept NJ megachurch challenge to read Bible for 40 days

MORE than 3,300 people have accepted a challenge from the leaders of a New Jersey church to read the New Testament from beginning to end over the course of just 40 days.

In wealthy Hong Kong, poorest live in metal cages

FOR many of the richest people in Hong Kong, one of Asia's wealthiest cities, home is a mansion with an expansive view from the heights of Victoria Peak. For some of the poorest, like Leung Cho-yin, home is a metal cage.

Pakistan’s Zardari private villa is bomb-proof, has runway!

A sprawling high-security private residence for Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, complete with bomb-proof structures and a landing strip for small jets and helicopters,...

Muslims in Pakistan ‘rape’ Christian teen: report

A Christian teen has allegedly been raped in Pakistan. Fouzia Bibi, 15, lives in Village Roday, District Kasur. Her father Malooka Masih has worked as...

Reverse vasectomy offers new life and hope for ex-Maoists

DRIVEN to desperation by the Maoist way of life in the dense forests, Naxal commander Ramesh (name changed) and his wife had deserted the rebel camp in 2011 and surrendered before the police-where an unexpected advice for 'reverse sterilization' has changed their life all over again.

Iran’s supreme leader rejects US talks offer

IRAN'S supreme leader on Thursday strongly rejected proposals for direct talks with the United States, effectively quashing suggestions for a breakthrough one-on-one dialogue on the nuclear standoff and other issues.

Kashmir rights group to file suit against Grand Mufti

A civil society human rights group on Thursday said they would file a case against Kashmir's Grand Mufti for issuing fatwas which project the state in bad light internationally.

RSS chief backs VHP’s resolution for building Ram temple

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has backed VHP's resolution for building a Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying its construction is like establishing the "Indian identity".

At Kumbh, ‘sangam’ of politicos all eyeing LS 2014

WITH politicians cutting across party lines taking a plunge in the Ganga, the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Allahabad is fast turning into a preparatory ground for political parties, primarily the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in view of the 2014 Lok Sabha election.
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While no cause of death has been revealed, Franklin Police Department officials in Tennessee said Monday that no foul play is suspected.

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