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Joseph Niles passes
NATION NEWS
JOSEPH NILES the patriarch of gospel music in Barbados, according to reports, died last night after ailing for a number of years.
New Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull leads divided government
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, was sworn into power on Tuesday and took charge of a bitterly divided government. He will carry the weight of expectations that he can lift public opinion, reform a flagging economy and steer the nation on a more moderate course on issues from climate change to gay marriage.
Germany prepares for 40,000 migrants
BBC NEWS
Some 40,000 migrants could arrive in Germany over the next two days, officials say - double the number who entered the country last weekend.
107 dead as Crane collapses in holy city of Mecca
BBC NEWS
Saudi Arabia has begun an investigation into why a crane collapsed in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, killing at least 107 people.
Hungarian reporter who tripped & kicked migrants apologises
REUTERS
The Hungarian video journalist who was caught on camera tripping up and kicking migrants at a refugee shelter has written a letter of apology.
Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
REUTERS
Pope Francis will give all priests discretion during the Roman Catholic Church's upcoming Holy Year to formally forgive women who have had abortions, in the Argentine pontiff's latest move towards a more open and inclusive church.
Florida faces flash flood threat
NBC NEWS
Flood warnings were in effect for most of Florida early Monday as the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika was expected to bring at least five inches of rain.
Virginia TV journalists shot during live report
BBC NEWS
Two US journalists have been shot dead during a live TV report in Virginia.
Jimmy Carter, former US president, reveals he has cancer
BBC NEWS
Former US President Jimmy Carter says recent liver surgery revealed that he has cancer and it has spread to other parts of his body.
Woman drowns after father blocks rescue to save 'honour'
AFP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — A young Asian woman drowned after her father allegedly prevented Dubai lifeguards from coming to the rescue because that would "dishonour" her, Emirati news media reported Monday.
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