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Nine-year-old Belgian prodigy set for university degree

Like many other nine-year-olds, Laurent Simons likes TV and his pet dog. But he also wants to make artificial organs, and is about to get the... Read more

Pope meets Thai Buddhist patriarch on visit promoting religious peace

In a highly symbolic meeting Thursday, he sat down with Thailand's supreme Buddhist patriarch Somdej Phra Maha Muneewong at Bangkok's Ratchabophit... Read more

Pregnant woman punched, kicked in Australian 'Islamophobic attack'

A Sydney man has been charged for punching and stomping on a heavily pregnant woman unprovoked, in what was described as an "Islamophobic" attack... Read more

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Pope lands in Thailand, start of two-country Asian tour: AFP

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Pope Francis arrived in Thailand on Wednesday, the first leg of an Asian tour that will sweep in Japan and carry a message...

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Mum knows best: Homemade soup may fight malaria

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Some soups may be good for more than just the soul.

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Chemistry professors busted for cooking meth, 'Breaking Bad' style

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In a case of reality imitating art, two chemistry professors in the US state of Arkansas have been arrested for cooking up...

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Police swoop as Hong Kong protesters try to flee

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Hundreds of demonstrators clashed throughout the day with police who had threatened to use deadly force, as protests also...

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Thai convent weaves 'beautiful' robes for Pope Francis visit

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Sewing machines whir in a Bangkok convent as workers feverishly finish silk robes in brilliant golds and reds, made especially...

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The Philippine Coast Guard sent off crew members of two multi-role response vessels that will patrol the country's territorial waters.

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