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Republican Ted Cruz asks top spokesman to quit after Rubio flap
Cruz asked his national spokesman to resign for a "grave error of judgment" in distributing a video that falsely suggested rival Marco Rubio was dismissive of the Bible.
Italian writer Umberto Eco dies aged 84: Media
Eco, who continued his academic work late in life, wrote several other major novels including "The Island of the Day Before" (1994), "Baudolino" (2000) and "The Prague Cemetery" (2010), which describes staging posts in the rise of modern anti-Semitism.
Cuba visit aimed at normalising ties: Barack Obama
I'll reaffirm that the United States will continue to stand up for universal values like freedom of speech and assembly and religion," said the US President.
Donald Trump 'not a Christian', says Pope Francis
Pope's comment, which immediately drew sharp reaction from Trump, came in an interaction with reporters travelling on his plane on his way back to Vatican from Mexico where he visited this week.
5.8-magnitude quake hits New Zealand city: USGS
People posted pictures on social media of a cliff face crumbling into the sea, however emergency services said there were no immediate reports of any structural damage to buildings.
Former Nepal PM Koirala not taken to hospital for want of ambulance: Doctor
Koirala's personal physician Karbir Nath Yogi said he called the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, one of the nearest health facilities from the leader's residence, 13 times for an ambulance, but the phone was not received.
Barack Obama administration proposes $860 million in aid for Pakistan
"The requested funding will support the country's counter-insurgency missions, and bolster stability, energy access, economic growth, and social reform," Kerry said in a letter accompanying his proposals.
Indian-origin trader's extradition case opens in UK
The US justice department claims that Nav Sarao Futures Limited, made USD 878,000 of profit from the flash crash.
WHO meets to decide whether to declare Zika a global emergency
The designation would fast-track international action and research priorities, following criticism of a hesitant response so far.
UK: Husband-wife duo serve pizza, 'daiquiri' made out of child's placenta to friends
The couple had another baby Nellie in June last year and they did exactly what was planned – a signature pizza made of placenta.