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Four Indian priests accused of rape and blackmail   The victim says an Orthodox priest in Kerala raped her as a minor in the 1990s. Subsequently, three other priests allegedly blackmailed and raped her, the unnamed...

Gunman kills three in Maryland before fleeing   A manhunt has been launched for 37-year-old black Radee Labeeb Prince, who police believe was associated with the granite business in the town of Edgewood where the shooting...

Key Mongolian freshwater source faces fuel contamination   Known in Mongolia as the "dark blue pearl," Lake Khuvsgal is Mongolia's deepest and purest source of fresh water. But it is now under threat. Lake Khuvsgal is one...

Europe rights court backs employee fired over private messages European Court of Human Rights rules companies need to ensure employees are aware that management is monitoring their work email. Companies need to make sure that employees are aware in...

Dozens of Syrian civilians 'killed in Russian airstrike'   Human rights monitor says nine children were among victims, who were trying to cross Euphrates river to escape fighting. A Russian airstrike has killed 38 civilians as they...

Alarm as study reveals world’s tropical forests are huge carbon emission source Jonathan Watts   Forests globally are so degraded that instead of absorbing emissions they now. The world’s tropical forests are so degraded they have become a...

Mattis to visit China amid Korea talks and strategic tensions   US Secretary of Defense James Mattis says he wants to "take measure" of China's strategic ambitions as he will make his first visit to China...

Austria shifts to right as conservative star seals election win   Conservative leader Sebastian Kurz, 31, on track to become next leader after Sunday’s election but far-right Freedom Party could enter the government. Austria’s political “whizz-kid” Sebastian...

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkey's detaining of pastor   Tensions rise between Turkey and the US over Andrew Craig Brunson, who was charged by a Turkish court with committing crimes, including spying for terrorist groups. American...

Mars recalls Galaxy, Teasers and Minstrels in UK over salmonella fears Rob Davies   Confectionery firm takes precautionary step of recalling certain chocolate treats due to potential presence of bacteria. Mars has recalled some Galaxy chocolate bars, packets...