Haiti death toll hits 842 and is expected to rise

Hurricane Matthew's death toll in the Caribbean has climbed to nearly 900 people, mostly in Haiti.

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Pope, Anglican leader call for unity in mission and service

Pope Francis and Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury together charged 19 pairs of Catholic and Anglican bishops to return to their home countries and work together to promote joint prayer, joint proclamation of the Gospel and, especially, joint works of charity and justice.

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Food crises: Venezuelans stoping trucks to steal crates of chickens

A shocking video lays bare the severe food crisis confronting Venezuela. Food shortages in the South American country has meant people have resorted to desperate attempts to source their next meal.

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Hurricane Matthew death toll increased to 11

The death toll from the week-long trek by Hurricane Matthew across the Caribbean has increased to eleven. The hurricane slammed into Haiti’s southwestern tip yesterday with howling 230 kilometres per hour winds.

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Eating after 7pm increases risk of heart attack

Millions of Britons are increasing their risk of heart attacks by eating dinner after 7pm, experts have warned.

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Pope Leads Interfaith Peace Meeting in Assisi

Pope Francis met Tuesday with religious leaders from around the world in the Italian town of Assisi, where he condemned increasingly prevalent religious violence in the world.

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