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Pope paves way for canonization of Mother Theresa

The way has been paved for Mother Theresa’s canonization after Pope Francis has approved a second miracle attributed to her. Kolkata Archbishop said, “We are very happy and overjoyed with this news, the city of Kolkata has been waiting for this day. We thank God of the great gift he bestowed on us with Mother Teresa.”

Outrage over Indian lawmaker's 'rape' threat

An Indian lawmaker faced calls to quit Tuesday after he was captured on video threatening the rape of his political rivals' relatives.
      
Amid widespread outrage in India over a series of recent high-profile rapes, the Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal could be clearly heard bragging of his ability to order attacks against his left-wing opponents.
      

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