Pope to end record-setting Asia tourPope Francis will fly back to Rome after a dramatic week in Asia that saw him draw record crowds and hammer home his pro-poor message to millions.
Cameron rebuts pope on speech offensive to religionBritish Prime Minister defended the right to speech that gives offense to others' religious beliefs, in a rebuttal to Pope Francis who said there should be limits.
Charlie Hebdo sells 1.9 million copiesFrench satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has sold 1.9 million copies of its latest issue, which has provoked protests by Muslims around the globe.
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Moody's cuts Russia debt rating one notchMoody's cut Russia's credit rating to one step above junk level Friday and warned the country was under review for a further downgrade.
Five charged with terrorism after Belgium raidsBelgian authorities charged five people with "participating in a terrorist group" following a series of raids to foil alleged imminent attacks.