Families

Door of Hope: US-Mexico border gate opens briefly to allow wedding and tearful reunions

The border patrol guards opened a gate along the United States and Mexican border to allow few families who were separated due to deportation

Fear of eviction on rise in France as summer approaches

As schools close, and housing rights advocates head off on holidays, families worry that they no one will protect them when the landlord comes knocking

You taught our students, so we are releasing you: Islamic State to Indians abducted in Libya

Two Indian teachers from Karnataka, kidnapped in Libya allegedly by Islamic State (IS) terror group and released subsequently, were reunited with their families as they arrived home on Tuesday.

Christians do not have to breed like rabbits, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis said Catholics don't have to "be like rabbits" and have more children than is safe or responsible.

Chennai building collapse toll goes up to 16

Chennai, June 30 (IANS) The toll in the collapse of an 11-storey building in Chennai has gone up to 16, while 22 people have been injured, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Monday.

Celebrations welcome new year 2014

London, Jan 1 (IANS) People in different parts of the world Wednesday marked the beginning of the new year 2014, with New Zealanders being among the first to celebrate.

'Noah', the tsunami rescue pod takes shape in Japan

The sight of one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world bowing down to nature's fury sent shivers, ...