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Anglican Church of Canada Rejects Same-Sex Marriage, Leaves Parishioners Disappointed
Although lay delegates and members of the clergy of the Anglican Church of Canada voted largely in favour of the move late on Friday in Vancouver, they did not meet the two-thirds threshold among the bishops.
After Russian Missile Purchase, Erdogan Says Trump Should 'Find Middle Ground', Waive Sanctions on Turkey
Erdogan's comments came two days after NATO member Turkey took delivery of the first consignment of advanced Russian S-400 missile defence system parts, despite warnings from Washington that the move would trigger US sanctions.
US Warnings of Heavy Rain, Tornadoes From Weakening Storm Barry
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said Saturday that the storm would intensify into Sunday, with many areas seeing more rain overnight than they had during the day.
Rain-triggered Floods, Landslides Claim 60 Lives in Nepal; 35 Missing
Heavy rainfall since Thursday has hit more than 25 districts, affecting 10,385 households. The Nepal Army and police personnel have so far rescued 1,104 people from several places across the country.
Hong Kong Activists Target Mainland Shoppers in Fresh Protests Against Increased Influx of Cross-Border Visitors
The demonstration is targeted at mainland Chinese tourists in the town of Sha Tin, on the border with China. The town has previously been a battleground for Hong Kong people angry over the flood of Chinese day-trippers.
French President Emmanuel Macron Announces High Command for Space to Bolster Defence
Emmanuel Macron called defence in space a 'true national security issue' while making the announcement on the eve of the Bastille Day military parade in Champs-Elysees.
Egypt Opens 2 Ancient Pyramids for First Time Since 1960s
Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anany said on Saturday that Egyptian archeologists have uncovered a collection of stone, clay and wooden sarcophagi, some of them with mummies, in the Dahshur royal necropolis.
Six Children Among 14 Civilians Killed in Northwest Syria Strikes
White Helmet volunteers found the bodies of the dead woman and her-formed baby lying next to her open stomach with the umbilical cord still attached.
Turkey Ignores US Warnings over Russian S-400 Missile Deployment
The US fears that if Ankara integrates the S-400 into its defences, data about the US-built F-35 fighter jet could leak back to the Russians, and Washington has threatened to deny Turkey access to the stealth aircraft.
Sri Lanka PM to Appear Before Parliamentary Committee Probing Easter Attacks
Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the remarks after his government on Thursday defeated the no-confidence motion that accused it of failing to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings despite receiving intelligence inputs from India.
Death Toll Rises to 28, More Than 16 Still Missing as Heavy Rains Lash Nepal
Heavy monsoon rains for the past few days have left many settlements at high risk of floods and landslides in several places in Nepal. Transportation has also been disrupted in all major highways.
Week After California Earthquake, Two More Rattle Greater Seattle Area
The US Geological Survey reports that a 4.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the Three Lakes area, about 64 kms northeast of Seattle. It was followed minutes later by a 3.5 magnitude aftershock near the city of Monroe 48 kms northeast of Seattle.
Judge Who Jailed Nawaz Sharif Sacked After Claiming He Was 'Blackmailed' to Convict Ex-Premier
The removal of accountability court judge Arshad Malik prompted immediate calls by Sharif's PML-N party for the release of the 69-year-old former premier, who is serving a seven-year jail sentence.
World Population Day 2019: Origin, Significance and Theme This Year
The day has been adopted by the international community to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, after it was first observed in the UN in 1989 on the suggestion of Dr KC Zachariah.
Flights Resume at Gatwick Airport After Runway Closed Off Due to 'Control Systems Issue'
Britain's second-biggest air hub restarted landings and take-offs around 7:00 pm local time but warned passengers to check flight information with their airlines.
Not Kosher: Israel Embassy in Brazil Mocked Over Lobster Lunch Photo
According to Jewish kosher dietary rules, fish with fins and scales are allowed to be eaten, but shellfish, like pork, are forbidden.