Pope says abortion evidence of "throwaway culture"
Pope Francis has generally limited his exhortations about abortion, saying church teaching is well known
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Costa Concordia: Two-years later, salvage effort continues
With the Costa Concordia’s massive salvage effort far from over, thieves could still be interested in what’s left on board
Ariel Sharon laid to rest
Memorial service held for former Israeli prime minister
VP Biden salutes Ariel Sharon at his funeral
Former Israeli general and prime minister with controversial legacy laid to rest
Four years after earthquake, Haiti says it's making comeback
Impoverished Caribbean nation is trying to lure tourists, foreign investors to create jobs and boost economy
France’s first lady hospitalized after affair report
President Hollande's parrtner, Valerie Trierweiler, enters hospital for “rest and a few tests” amid reports he is having an affair with an actress
Iraqi PM says he won't order assault on Fallujah
Maliki says local Sunni tribesmen must expel al Qaeda-linked militants who have taken over part of the city
Iran and world powers reach agreement on nuclear deal start
Iran will start to limit uranium enrichment and destroy weapons-grade stockpile on Jan. 20 in return for limited sanctions relief, officials there and in U.S. announce
Pope Francis names his first batch of cardinals
The 19 men chosen this year to become "princes of the church" come from 12 different nations, including some of the world's poorest
Israel pays last respects to Ariel Sharon
Hundreds line up as iconic, controversial former general and prime minister’s body lies in state; funeral on Monday
War turns Syria into major amphetamine producer and consumer
Cheap, banned stimulant largely unpopular outside Mideast has seen demand and production boom amid chaos and violence of Syria's civil war
Dallas Safari Club's rhino hunt draws protests
Club officials say hunting permit was auctioned to raise money to protect endangered species; critics counter approach sends wrong message
Ariel Sharon, former prime minister of Israel, dies at 85
Controversial Israeli prime minister and military commander’s condition deteriorated rapidly after years in a coma
Pakistani teenager dies tackling suicide bomber but saves classmates
Pakistan's prime minister recommends country's highest civilian award for bravery for dead teenager
Fallujah violence has Baghdad on edge
Fallujah is once again a battleground as Iraqi forces fight to regain control of the city from al Qaeda-linked militants
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary
