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Ancient arch targeted by ISIS in Palmyra set to be replicated in London and New York
A 2,000-year-old arch from the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is set to be replicated in London and New York as a "call to action" against Islamic State, which has overrun the city.
Terror expert warns that ISIS could cripple America, destroy cities with use of weapon of mass destruction
A distinguished terrorism analyst said U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a very disturbing message when he said in an interview before he left for his holiday vacation in Hawaii that the Islamic State (ISIS) "is not an organisation that can destroy the United States."
Pakistan: At least 21 dead in blast at government office
A suicide bomber attacked a government office in Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and wounding more than 70, officials said.
The forgotten Christians who faced persecution in 2015
Christian persecution has dominated the news over the past year. From the escalating chaos in the Middle East, to the crackdown on churches in China's Zhejiang province, it's been a terrible year for some of the world's most persecuted minorities.
ISIS ruling dictates how to treat female slaves
Islamic State theologians have issued an extremely detailed ruling on when "owners" of women enslaved by the extremist group can have sex with them, in an apparent bid to curb what they called violations in the treatment of captured females.
Iraqi army needs Kurds' help to retake Mosul, official says
The Iraqi army will need Kurdish fighters' help to retake Mosul, the largest city under the control of Islamic State, Iraqi Finance Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said, with the planned offensive expected to be very challenging.
Planned Parenthood booklet tells people with HIV they have the right not to tell their partner about it
Abortion provider Planned Parenthood is telling HIV-positive youths that they have the right not to tell their sexual partners about their disease.
Couple's request to undo divorce is rejected by New Hampshire Supreme Court
A New Hampshire couple's request to undo their 2014 divorce was rejected by the state Supreme Court.
New York congressman calls for mosque surveillance, saying it's 'where threat is coming from'
Republican New York Rep. Peter King is pushing for more surveillance of mosques in the United States, saying that Islamic terrorists visit them.
Mosque fire on Christmas Day was intentionalâHouston fire department
Authorities have declared that a Christmas Day fire that damaged a mosque in Houston, Texas, was intentional.
Panic at North Carolina mall on Christmas Eve as gunfire erupts; one suspect shot dead by off-duty police officer
Terror filled a North Carolina mall on Christmas Eve when shots were fired between two groups with one suspect getting shot and killed by a responding off-duty policeman.
A life of high highs and low lows
That's how Pete Portal describes the years he's spent working with gang members and drug addicts in a South African township.
Obama administration's plan to deport thousands of Latinos may hurt his own party, particularly Clinton
The plan by the Obama administration to start deporting undocumented immigrants from Central America in January may create more problems for Democrats than Republicans and become a central issue of immigration in the presidential race.
Guns emerge as favourite holiday gifts among Americans amid security fears
Americans have included guns in their Christmas stockings list along with socks, sweaters and wine.
U.S. churches offer refuge to Central Americans targeted for deportation by Obama administration
Churches in the United States have offered their places as sanctuary for Central American undocumented immigrants who are being targeted by the Obama immigration for deportation.
South Korea, Japan reach agreement on wartime 'comfort women'
The issue of women forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels has long plagued ties between the neighbours.