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These Nuns, Set To Play For Pope, Are Not Your Usual Rock And Roll Band

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

With millions of YouTube views and hits on Spotify and iTunes, a group of young nun rockers play one of their biggest gigs next week, and thousands of Catholics, including the pope himself, will lap it up. Known as "Siervas" or Servants, the band plays catchy Christian songs that sound indistinguishable from many of their peers in mainstream rock.

Human Diet Causing ''Catastrophic'' Damage To Planet: Study

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

The way humanity produces and eats food must radically change to avoid millions of deaths and "catastrophic" damage to the planet, according to a landmark study published Thursday.

Refused Money For Drugs, Man Kills Friend, Dumps Body In Drain

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

A Frenchman who murdered his friend and dumped body parts into a drain said Wednesday he was driven to kill after being refused money for drugs, a prosecutor said.

4 Americans Killed In ISIS Suicide Attack Targeting US Forces In Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

A suicide attack killed four US personnel in northern Syria Wednesday, costing Washington its worst combat losses in the war-torn country since 2014 as it prepares to withdraw.

More Than Half The World's Coffee Varieties Face "Extinction Risk"

Science | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

Three in five species of wild coffee are at risk of extinction as a deadly mix of climate change, disease and deforestation puts the future of the world's favourite beverage in jeopardy, new research warned Wednesday.

Britain's "Zombie PM" Theresa May Staggers On

People | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May continues her epic struggle to deliver Brexit after winning a confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday.

British PM Theresa May Wins Confidence Vote After Brexit Humiliation

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday survived a no-confidence vote sparked by the crushing defeat of her Brexit deal just weeks before the UK leaves the European Union.

Investigators Look Into Christian Michel's Local, Overseas Assets

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Investigative agencies are looking to identify foreign and domestic assets of Christian Michel, alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland scam, to unravel the purported kickbacks generated by him and his associates to swing the defence deal in the favour of the Anglo-Italian firm.

48-Team Qatar World Cup Only Possible If Doha Agrees: Official

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

FIFA is carrying out the study into increasing the number of teams by 16 in 2022.

Asian Cup 2019: Son Heung-Min Helps South Korea Beat China 2-0

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Marcello Lippi's Chinese side finished as group runners-up having likewise already sealed their place in the last 16.

"Stupid" To Suggest Trump A Russian Agent: Putin's Top Aide

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

A top Kremlin aide on Wednesday dismissed as ridiculous claims that US President Donald Trump has acted as an agent for Russia amid mounting controversy over his alleged ties to Moscow.

Sri Lanka Asks IMF To Revive Suspended $1.5-Billion Bailout

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Sri Lanka has appealed to the International Monetary Fund to revive a $1.5-billion bailout suspended during the island nation's political crisis late last year, the finance ministry said Wednesday.

Wishes Pour In For Arun Jaitley As He Flies To US For Treatment

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Reports that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is unwell and is abroad for treatment - just days before he is to present the Budget -- had leaders across the political spectrum rooting for his quick recovery on Wednesday.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May Battles On Alone After Brexit Deal Rejected

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Isolated British Prime Minister Theresa May once again proved her stoicism by battling on in the face of humiliating defeat for her Brexit deal, but she is running out of allies in her epic political struggle.

Australian Open 2019: Dominant Maria Sharapova Win Sets Up Caroline Wozniacki Clash

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

The 31-year-old has only conceded three games en route to round three at Melbourne Park, where she won the title in 2008.