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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cuba detains Catholic dissidents ahead of Pope Francis visit
Such detentions have become common following regular marches by the Ladies in White.
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Germany brings back border controls, says it cannot cope with migrant numbers
Berlin introduced the temporary measure on the southern frontier with Austria.
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Labour divisions exposed after Corbyn leadership victory
Left-wing veteran Corbyn won the support of 59.5 per cent of members and supporters.
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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.
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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.
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Migrants row: Austrian leader compares Hungary's refugee policy to Nazi deportations
Thousands of refugees are crossing the border to Hungary every day.
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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.
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US remembers as 9/11 attacks are commemorated 14 years later
Airliners hijacked by al Qaeda militants brought death, mayhem and destruction.
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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.