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Martin Scorsese's Personal Faith At The Fore In His Passion Project, 'Silence'
Twenty-eight years in the making, Martin Scorsese's "Silence" premiered on Thursday, raising questions of faith over both the subject matter and in Scorsese's dedication to the project.
Man Accused Of Killing 5 At Fort Lauderdale Was Iraq War Veteran
The man who opened fire in Fort Lauderdale, killing five people, months after he showed up at an FBI office behaving erratically is an Iraq war veteran. Police have not ruled out terrorism.
Lawyers Say Judge Who Called Sex Assault Complainant 'The Accused' Should Keep His Job
Canada's judicial council will meet later this month to decide whether to recommend that Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould ask Parliament to remove Camp from the bench.
Multiple Shooting Deaths Reported At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A shooter killed "multiple people" at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday before being taken into custody, officials said.
Too Many Tearful Testimonies, Says Charleston Killer Dylann Roof
Convicted murderer Dylann Roof said on Thursday tearful testimony by family members was excessive and would prejudice jurors.
Islamists Threaten Murdered Punjab Governor's Son For Wishing Christians Happy Christmas
A Christmas message calling for prayers for those charged under Pakistan's blasphemy laws has led to death threats against the son of a provincial governor killed five years ago for criticising the same laws.
Islamic State Claims Turkey Nightclub Mass Shooting
Islamic State claimed responsibility today for a New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people, an attack carried out by a lone gunman who remains at large.
Dozens Murdered By Gunman In New Year Nightclub Terror In Turkey
A lone gunman opened fire on New Year revelers at a packed nightclub on the shores of Istanbul's Bosphorus waterway on Sunday killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners.
At least 25 Dead In Biggest Baghdad Bombs In Months
Two bombs claimed by Islamic State killed 25 people in central Baghdad on Saturday, as fighting intensified in the northern city of Mosul where government forces are trying to rout the jihadists from their last major stronghold in the country.
Yazidi Woman Held For Two Years By ISIS Escapes As Iraqi Forces Advance Into Mosul
A Yazidi woman held captive by Islamic State militants for more than two years managed to escape when Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul and provided information that helped them retake a neighbourhood of the city, Iraqi commanders said.
Incredible Escape By Yazidi Woman From Islamic State After Being Held For Two Years In Iraq
A Yazidi woman held captive by Islamic State militants for more than two years managed to escape when Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul.
Charleston Church Shooting: Psychiatric Exam Ordered For Dylann Roof
A federal judge on Thursday ordered a psychiatric examination for Dylann Roof, days before he is to represent himself as prosecutors make the case that he should be executed for the June 2015 massacre at a Charleston, South Carolina, church.
Chinese Control Over Religion In Tibet To Increase
The Communist Party's control over religion in Tibet can only increase, the region's top official was quoted as saying on Thursday, vowing to step up efforts to expose the "sinister intentions" of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Pressure On Chinese Catholics To Come Under Beijing Control
Chinese Catholics are under pressure to distance themselves from the Vatican and come under Beijing's influence.
Cold War II: Obama Evicts 35 Russian Agents After Election Hacking
President Barack Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian suspected spies and imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence agencies on Thursday over their involvement in hacking US political groups in the 2016 presidential election.
UK Defends Israel Against Kerry's Attack
Britain scolded US Secretary of State John Kerry for describing the Israeli government as the "most right-wing in Israeli history", a move that aligns Prime Minister Theresa May more closely with President-elect Donald Trump.