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RELIGION January 10, 2017

Iranians gather for funeral of former leader Rafsanjani

Iran is holding an hours-long funeral ceremony for the late Iranian president, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, following his death over the weekend at the age of 82.

Europe January 10, 2017

UK appeals for Belfast breakthrough to save power-sharing

Britain's minister for Northern Ireland has appealed to rival leaders to save their failing unity government and prevent a snap election that will do nothing to solve the political crisis.

RELIGION January 10, 2017

Rights groups urge Pakistan to probe abductions of activists

Local and international rights groups have urged the Pakistani government to investigate the abductions and disappearances last week of four anti-Taliban activists.

RELIGION January 10, 2017

Official: Iran ready to discuss 2017 hajj with Saudi Arabia

A senior Tehran official says Iranian authorities are ready to "participate in bilateral talks" with Saudi Arabia about the 2017 hajj pilgrimage.

Pacific January 10, 2017

Michael Chamberlain, father of baby killed by dingo, dies

Michael Chamberlain, who waged a long battle to prove his baby daughter was killed by a dingo in Australia's most notorious case of injustice, has died.

Europe January 9, 2017

Italian firm restoring Nativity Church: Like touching heaven

The Italian firm restoring one of Christianity's holiest sites — the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem — says it's more than halfway finished with the 14 million-euro project, which has already uncovered a Crusades-era mosaic angel hidden under plaster.

Europe January 9, 2017

Belfast power-sharing in crisis as Sinn Fein leader to quit

Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been plunged into crisis as the senior Catholic leader says he's resigning amid deepening tensions with his Protestant colleague.

Europe January 9, 2017

Vatican doctrine chief: No need to correct pope on divorce

The Vatican's doctrine chief has said there is no need to correct Pope Francis over his outreach to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics because "there is no danger to the faith" in what he has said.

Europe January 9, 2017

Pope on Europe's identity crisis: Rediscover your roots

Pope Francis has urged Europe to rediscover its identity as it copes with refugee waves, Britain's exit from the EU and the "homicidal madness" of religious-inspired violence.

Pacific January 9, 2017

Australian health minister stands down over expense claims

Australia's heath minister has stood aside while her travel expense claims are investigated.