Saudi orders 'kinder, gentler' religious policeSaudi Arabia has stripped its frequently criticised religious police of their powers to arrest, urging them to act "kindly and gently" in enforcing Islamic rules.
British 'invaded' Australia say university guidelinesLanguage guidelines that advise students to describe British explorer James Cook's arrival in Sydney as an "invasion" rather than a "settlement" were defended by an Australian university.
Pope Francis approves sainthood for Mother TeresaPope Francis approved sainthood for Mother Teresa, the missionary nun who became a global if controversial symbol of compassion for her care of the sick and destitute.
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Rising seas swamp Marshall IslandsResidents in low-lying areas of the Marshall Islands are braced for flooding underscoring the islands' vulnerability to climate change.
Zika link to new, paralysing diseaseCausing brain damage in babies and a rare neurological ailment in adults, the Zika virus is also linked to paralysis-causing myelitis.