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Officials: Osama Bin Laden Dead

The US is preparing to make a statement on Sunday, an highly unusual move, to announce that it has the body of Osama Bin Laden.

Pope John Paul II Declared Blessed by Roman Catholic Church

Pope Benedict XVI, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, beatified Pope John Paul II on Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City, calling him Blessed, before throngs of faithful, putting the pope who died in 2005 one step from sainthood within the Church.

May Day 2011 marches around the World [PHOTOS]

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Thousands of demonstrators march during a May Day around the World; Istanbul, Ankara, Paris, Berlin... May Day occurs on May 1. In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations organised by communists, anarchists, socialists, and activist groups. May Day is also a traditional holiday in many cultures.

Massive crowds gather for Pope John Paul II beatification [PHOTOS]

A massive crowd -- with the majority consisting of young people -- sang, prayed and celebrated as they waited for Sunday's beatification.

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Worries growing over Queen Elizabeth’s security, ahead of historic Ireland visit

A dissident IRA group, called “Oglaigh na hEireann” or “Real IRA” has warned that the Queen is not welcome on Irish soil and is branding her a “war criminal.”

Post-Market NASDAQ Gainers (SPWRB, SPWRA, NTGR, LNET, TNAV, SWKS, SIMO, ACOM, ASGN, TRLG)

The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SunPower, Netgear, LodgeNet Interactive, TeleNav, Skyworks Solutions, Silicon Motion Technology, Ancestry.com, On Assignment, and True Religion Apparel.

Franklin Graham: White House 'Misunderstood' Comments

Rev. Franklin Graham's comments on President Barack Obama's birth certificate, views on presidential politics and his charge that the Muslim Brotherhood has influence in U.S. State Department and military have come into the spotlight this week.

Pilgrimage to Hinglaj Mata Temple [PHOTOS]

Every year thousands of Hindus from Pakistan and India gather to attend a four-day ritual at the Hinglaj Mata Temple in Balochistan.

Jesse Jackson says birther issue driven by racism

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, probably the most well known civil rights activist in the U.S., believes the birther issue against President Barack Obama is purely driven by racism and represents part of a wider scaling back of civil rights gains by black Americans.

The departure of Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba [PHOTOS]

High and mighty of India turn up for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba, who was laid to rest with state honors at his ashram in Puttaparthi on Wednesday. Scroll down to see photos of the spiritual leader's departure:

White House blasts Graham for birther remarks

The Obama Administration has fired back at comments made over the weekend by Franklin Graham, son of famed evangelist preacher Billy Graham that the President might not have been born in the U.S.

Thousands pay last respects to Indian guru Sathya Sai Baba amid hopes of miracles, reincarnation [PHOTOS]

Thousands of devotees gathered in Puttaparti to to pay last respects to Indian guru Sathya Sai Baba amid reports of 'miracles' and hopes of reincarnation.

Devotees, VIPs make beeline to get last glimpse of Sathya Sai Baba

Thousands of devotees, some of them politicians, cricket players and Bollywood stars, thronged Puttaparthi to see the body of Indian spiritual guru Sathya Sai Baba who passed away on Sunday morning at 6.40 am.

China arrests Christian worshippers at Easter service

The Chinese crackdown on perceived dissent took another familiar turn when 20 Christians of a protestant sect were arrested even as they prepared to hold an Easter service in Beijing.

Koran-burning pastor Terry Jones lands in jail for planned protest outside mosque

Terry Jones, the Florida pastor infamous for instigating burning of the Islam holy book Koran leading to a backlash across the globe, has reportedly landed in jail for planning a protest outside a mosque.

Happiest countries have highest suicide rates

The happiest countries and happiest U.S. states tend to have unusually high rates of suicide, a new research suggests.

Egyptian court orders removal of Mubarak name from public places

An Egyptian court has decreed that the names of deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his wife Suzanne should be removed from all public places.

Former UBS banker Bradley Birkenfeld runs into the Federal Courthouse in Ft Lauderdale

When is Easter 2011? Easter photos around the world [32 PHOTOS]

Easter is just a few days away. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches.

Indian court cracks down on honor killings

The Supreme Court of India has urged states to ruthlessly stamp out the practice of honor killings and also warned that government and police officials who failed to prosecute the perpetrators of such crimes would themselves be prosecuted.

Nigeria riots after Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential victory [PHOTOS]

Nigeria saw riots in the northern region after incumbent Goodluck Jonathan was declared the winner of the presidential elections.

Last Supper was on Wednesday, not Thursday, challenges Cambridge professor Colin Humphreys

Last Supper was on Wednesday, not Thursday, challenges Cambridge professor Sir Colin J. Humphreys, a physicist from Cambridge University saying there are inconsistencies in the gospel accounts of Jesus's final week and he uses his knowledge of physics to reconstruct the truth.

Palm Sunday: What is it?

Palm Sunday is Christian feast before Easter, when the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is celebrated. Palm Sunday always falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday. In 2011, Palm Sunday will be celebrated on April 17.

Italian peace activist kidnapped, murdered in Gaza

An Italian peace activist was murdered in Gaza as a result of a feud between Hamas and another militant group, the ultra-radical Salafi.

France's Burqa Ban All About Politics

The French government has officially started enforcing a ban on the wearing of veils. The new law has enraged some Muslim groups who claim they are being “stigmatized,” while supporters of the ban say it is needed to better integrate foreign immigrants into the broader society.

Pope John Paul II's beatification to attract more visitors than Royal Wedding

The beatification ceremony of Pope John Paul II, which will take place in Rome on May 1, 2011, is expected to attract more number of tourists than London's Royal Wedding happening on April 29.

China slams US for interfering in the country’s internal affairs

In a report released Sunday, China's State Council Information Office hits out at the US government for practicing double standards on human rights and interfering with other countries' internal affairs while ignoring its own deep-rooted human rights issues.