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U.S. commandos tasked with capturing top ISIS leaders â a mission 'more important than killing bad guys'
The White House will deploy special operation forces to Iraq in the next few weeks "to put further pressure'' on the Islamic State (ISIS), according to Defense Secretarty Ashton Carter.
Religious, political leaders slam New York paper for mocking calls for prayers after California massacre
A barrage of criticism from numerous religious and political leaders greeted a New York tabloid on Thursday after the latter mocked people who reacted to the San Bernardino massacre with calls for prayer for the victims.
Numerous terrorism indicators seen in California massacre, but Obama says 'we don't know that' yet
The California massacre was carried out on Wednesday by a heavily armed radicalised Muslim husband-and-wife team who, the FBI said, had contacts with terror suspects and who had an armoury of weapons and explosives in their home.
Iraqis believe U.S. is actually supporting ISIS; American military officials admit perception is real but untrue
Although the United States is ostensibly leading a coalition of nations in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS), some Iraqi soldiers and civilians believeâincredibly as it may seemâthat the U.S. is actually supporting the globally despised terrorist and jihadist organisation, the Washington Post reported.
It's one of the biggest killers in the world and we don't talk about it...
In an age of seemingly endless war and terrorism, there remain things which are much more likely to kill us...
Top European politician: We can no longer ignore persecution of Christians
Christians are the world's most persecuted group and Europe can no longer ignore their plight, according to the President of the European Parliament.
Satanic group plans Christmas 'snaketivity' to rival Christmas Nativity display
The Satanic Temple of Detroit has applied for permission to display its particular interpretation of Christmas.
EDL's Tommy Robinson to launch anti-Islam group
Tommy Robinson, one of the founders of the English Defence League, is to launch a UK branch of the German anti-Islam group Pegida.
Church website hacked by Islamic State
Islamic State terrorists hack website of a Catholic church to post beheading video and warn that jihad will not cease until Rome is conquered.
Pessimism of white evangelical Americans is boon for Donald Trump
Nearly six in ten Americans now believe that that the values of Islam are at odds with American values and way of life.
As bad as ISIS? Why we let Saudi Arabia get away with murder
The West has turned a blind eye to the various outrages that take place within Saudi Arabia, but is the tide turning?
God and the ballot box: Why candidates should be careful about claiming divine backing
Lots of Republican candidates appear to be claiming divine backing for their campaigns.
Imam and Catholic priest work together to build peace between faiths
A Grand Imam and a Catholic priest have joined forces in Pakistan to help protect the country's Christian minority from persecution.
We've lost culture war over gay marriage, says James Dobson
The founder of the conservative evangelical campaigning group Focus on the Family has admitted that he and his fellow conservative evangelical lobbyists have lost the "culture war" over gay marriage.
Thousands donated to fund for San Bernardino shooting victim family
Thousands of dollars have been donated to fund set up to support the family of a woman murdered in the San Bernardino shooting.
Tony Blair: Support for ISIS runs 'deep into parts of Muslim societies'
The ideology of Islamic State has "deep roots" and support for its propaganda runs "deep into parts of Muslim societies", Tony Blair claimed yesterday.