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In Samoa, churches spend millions building cathedrals to connect communities to God. But as debts and poverty skyrocket, many are questioning the price tag.

Early results are starting to flow in Solomon Islands in the wake of Wednesday's elections, with prominent China critic, ousted Malaita premier Daniel Suidani, regaining his provincial seat. 

India's prime minister has set himself an ambitious goal in the country's marathon six-week election, but to achieve it, he'll have to win over a dubious crowd.

Indonesian rescuers race to evacuate thousands of people after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a tsunami warning. 

Israel's defence force denies serious allegations of abuse and torture from several Gazan men who say they were detained without charge. WARNING: Readers might find some of the details in this story distressing.

The United States vetoes a widely backed UN resolution that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for the state of Palestine.

Murrell was re-arrested and questioned after he and Sturgeon were arrested last year in relation to the same investigation. 

Bhutan is known for being one of the happiest countries in the world, but mental health professionals say its people are suffering in silence due to cultural traditions and societal expectations of positivity.

General Francis Omondi Ogolla and other officials die while travelling in the North Rift region, where armed bandits and cattle rustlers are rampant.

The United Arab Emirates tries to wring itself out after the heaviest-recorded rainfall ever to hit the desert nation, with its main airport allowing more flights even as floodwater covered portions of major highways and communities.