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Russia cuts off ISIS \'lifeblood\' as warplanes destroy group\'s key oil facilities in Syria
Russia cuts off ISIS 'lifeblood' as warplanes destroy group's key oil facilities in Syria

At least 15 oil refining and storage facilities and more than 500 fuel tanker vehicles transporting illegal oil from Syria to Iraq have been destroyed during this week's bombing by Russian warplanes, cutting off the Islamic State's (ISIS) main sources of funding, the Russia's defense minister said Friday.

France to triple number of airstrikes vs. ISIS after unanimous U.N. Council vote to combat terror group \'by all means\'
France to triple number of airstrikes vs. ISIS after unanimous U.N. Council vote to combat terror group 'by all means'

The UN Security Council has approved a proposal, which authorizes member countries to combat terrorist groups like the Islamic State (ISIS) "by all means" in all territory that they control.

Church 'bewildered' by refusal to screen Lord's Prayer ad

The Church of England said the refusal of top cinemas to show the 60 second ad featuring The Lord's Prayer was "plain silly" and could have a "chilling effect" on free speech.

Five to go on trial in Rome over \'Vatileaks\' documents
Five to go on trial in Rome over 'Vatileaks' documents

The Vatican has ordered five people, including two Italian journalists, to stand trial for leaking and publishing secret documents

Obama 'blocks 75% of U.S. airstrikes on ISIS targets'; pilots say they're not allowed to drop bombs if there are civilians

President Barack Obama has been giving U.S. Air Force pilots impossible missions: Conduct airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) positions in populated areas without killing even a single civilian.

UN Chief says Russia and US must unite to defeat ISIS
UN Chief says Russia and US must unite to defeat ISIS

Ban Ki Moon - "Early next year, the U.N. is going to present a comprehensive plan of action to defeat violence and extremism."

To defeat ISIS, US and its partners must destroy, then take over its capital, Raqqa — military expert
To defeat ISIS, US and its partners must destroy, then take over its capital, Raqqa — military expert

For the United States and its coalition partners to be able to crush the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) once and for all, they should focus their attention on demolishing the caliphate's capital, Raqqa in Northern Syria.

ISIS has \'whole army of media personnel\': Defectors reveal how group\'s propaganda machine works
ISIS has 'whole army of media personnel': Defectors reveal how group's propaganda machine works

Abu Hajer al-Maghribi, who spent nearly a year as a cameraman for the Islamic State, for instance, recalled how he received his assignment card one day, and ended up being a witness to the massacre of more than 160 Syrian soldiers in 2014.

Egypt votes for new parliament - critics say poll unfair
Egypt votes for new parliament - critics say poll unfair

Egyptians voted on Sunday in the second phase of elections that are meant to restore parliament after a more than three-year hiatus but which critics say have been undermined by widespread repression.

Gay Africans ask Pope to preach tolerance on his visit
Gay Africans ask Pope to preach tolerance on his visit

Francis travels to Kenya and Uganda. He also visits conflict-torn Central African Republic on a tour that starts on Nov. 25

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of \'profound sadness\' over Paris attacks
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of 'profound sadness' over Paris attacks

Asked "Where is God", Archbishop Justin Welby said: "Where is He in all this? He's alongside with that deep involvement in the suffering and pain of the world that took him to the cross."

Paris terrorist leader\'s death \'only delays plans\' for more ISIS attacks, says French president\'s security adviser
Paris terrorist leader's death 'only delays plans' for more ISIS attacks, says French president's security adviser

French President François Hollande's security adviser has warned that the death of Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the alleged organizer of the attacks in Paris could only delay plans for more terror attacks.

Syria\'s Assad vows to step down if asked by people and parliament, calls Putin sole \'defender of Christian civilisation\'
Syria's Assad vows to step down if asked by people and parliament, calls Putin sole 'defender of Christian civilisation'

Amid calls from members of the US coalition for him to step down following a four-year civil war in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad said his eventual departure could only happen if the Syrian people and the parliament press for it.

U.N. censures Iran over rights violations, including execution of juveniles for crimes not considered \'most serious\'
U.N. censures Iran over rights violations, including execution of juveniles for crimes not considered 'most serious'

The rogue nation has gotten some scolding from a UN committee over violations of human rights, Foxnews reported. This developed after the UN General Assembly Committee on human rights approved a resolution expressing deep concern about violations. The resolution passed with 76 votes in favor of the resolution, and 35 votes against it. 68 member states abstained.

Turkey arrests 8 ISIS suspects at airport, thwarting their attempt to sneak into Europe as \'refugees\'
Turkey arrests 8 ISIS suspects at airport, thwarting their attempt to sneak into Europe as 'refugees'

Turkish authorities have arrested and detained eight suspected members of the Islamic State (ISIS) who allegedly tried to sneak into Europe under the guise of "refugees". The men were in possession of hand-drawn maps plotting the course from Turkey to Germany.

Islamic group\'s meeting to present mosque plan gets ugly as protesters shout, \'Every Muslim is a terrorist!\'
Islamic group's meeting to present mosque plan gets ugly as protesters shout, 'Every Muslim is a terrorist!'

A meeting in Spotsylvania County in Virginia aimed at discussing a plan to build a new mosque turned ugly when two men started hurling racist remarks including "Every Muslim is a terrorist."