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New York court: Chimpanzees don't have same rights as humans

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 21:01 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

A chimpanzee is not entitled to the rights of a human and does not have to be freed by its owner, a New York appeals court ruled Thursday. The three-judge Appellate Division panel was unanimous...

Anglican priest, wife and daughter questioned over baby death

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 16:27 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

British police are questioning an Anglican priest, his wife and daughter about a newborn boy's death. The Diocese of Blackburn in northwestern England identified the priest as Rev. Jim...

Restive Caucasus: Gun battles in Chechen capital leave 19 dead

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:16 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Russia's National Anti-Terrorist Committee says 10 police officers were killed and 28 wounded in gun battles with militants in the capital of Chechnya. The leader of the Russian republic...

Pope Francis dismisses 'authoritarian' Swiss Guard commander

Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 22:10 Last update: about 12 years ago

Pope Francis is removing the commander of the Swiss Guards, with the pontiff reportedly unhappy at the officer's strict authoritarian style. The news that Daniel Anrig would not be continuing as...

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