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Kuwait mosque attack: Seven suspects receive death sentence
Kuwait mosque attack: Seven suspects receive death sentence

A Kuwaiti court on Tuesday sentenced seven suspects to death over a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in June that killed 27 people, state news agency KUNA reported.

Militants sneaking into Europe with refugees is a risk, says Pope Francis
Militants sneaking into Europe with refugees is a risk, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has warned against the risk that militants could slip into Europe under cover of a huge wave of refugees fleeing war in Syria but also said the migrant crisis could help reawaken the continent's conscience.

California wildfire map 2015 [Update]: Thousands flee as homes go up in flames
California wildfire map 2015 [Update]: Thousands flee as homes go up in flames

Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in both areas, and mandatory evacuations were expanded as shifting winds sent flames and ash from the Valley Fire toward a cluster of towns in the hills north of Napa Valley wine country.

Cuba detains Catholic dissidents ahead of Pope Francis visit
Cuba detains Catholic dissidents ahead of Pope Francis visit

Such detentions have become common following regular marches by the Ladies in White.

Germany brings back border controls, says it cannot cope with migrant numbers
Germany brings back border controls, says it cannot cope with migrant numbers

Berlin introduced the temporary measure on the southern frontier with Austria.

Labour divisions exposed after Corbyn leadership victory
Labour divisions exposed after Corbyn leadership victory

Left-wing veteran Corbyn won the support of 59.5 per cent of members and supporters.

Saudi Arabia blames winds for deadly crane collapse, opens investigation
Saudi Arabia blames winds for deadly crane collapse, opens investigation

The disaster was the latest in a series of deadly mishaps to hit the haj.

Ukraine: \'Significant progress\' made towards resolving conflict, says Germany
Ukraine: 'Significant progress' made towards resolving conflict, says Germany

The two sides have agreed not to lay any more mines and to clear mines already laid.

Migrants row: Austrian leader compares Hungary\'s refugee policy to Nazi deportations
Migrants row: Austrian leader compares Hungary's refugee policy to Nazi deportations

Thousands of refugees are crossing the border to Hungary every day.

Iran nuclear deal: UN inspectors will oversee Iranian technicians after all
Iran nuclear deal: UN inspectors will oversee Iranian technicians after all

The confirmation undercuts an objection by US Republicans to the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

US remembers as 9/11 attacks are commemorated 14 years later
US remembers as 9/11 attacks are commemorated 14 years later

Airliners hijacked by al Qaeda militants brought death, mayhem and destruction.

Hungary PM slams migrant \'rebellion\', UN warns of millions more refugees
Hungary PM slams migrant 'rebellion', UN warns of millions more refugees

Viktor Orban accused migrants of "rebelling" against the rule of law in his country.

Labour set to announce Corbyn victory amid fears for party unity
Labour set to announce Corbyn victory amid fears for party unity

Corbyn's elevation is expected despite fears that he will make the party unelectable for years.

At least 107 confirmed dead in Mecca Grand Mosque tragedy
At least 107 confirmed dead in Mecca Grand Mosque tragedy

The disaster happened less than two weeks before Islam's annual haj pilgrimage.

Will Catholics rise to Pope Francis\' refugee challenge?
Will Catholics rise to Pope Francis' refugee challenge?

Pope Francis has appealed to every Catholic parish in Europe to take in a family of refugees.

US government blocks release of new CIA torture details
US government blocks release of new CIA torture details

Zubaydah lost one eye and was waterboarded 83 times in a single month while held by the CIA.