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U.S. Democratic lawmakers pray at mosque with terror ties; California massacre called \'unfortunate data point\'
U.S. Democratic lawmakers pray at mosque with terror ties; California massacre called 'unfortunate data point'

Two days after two Muslim husband-and-wife shooters mercilessly sprayed bullets at a social services centre in San Bernardino, California, killing 14 people, Democratic Party lawmakers inexplicably prayed at a mosque with historical links to terrorism and vowed to fight Islamophobia, WND reported.

California carnage exposes open \'back door\' to U.S. where terrorists using fiancé visas can enter freely
California carnage exposes open 'back door' to U.S. where terrorists using fiancé visas can enter freely

The Dec. 2 San Bernardino, California massacre exposed an open "back door" to the United States through which terrorists can enter easily, authorities revealed.

California massacre: It\'s now a terror probe, says FBI; female shooter posted allegiance to ISIS chief on Facebook
California massacre: It's now a terror probe, says FBI; female shooter posted allegiance to ISIS chief on Facebook

The husband-and-wife attackers who shot and killed 14 people in California on Wednesday had links with the Islamic State (ISIS) and the massacre is now being investigated as an act of terrorism, officials said.

ISIS boasts of having exploited Europe\'s refugee programme to form armies in every country in the continent
ISIS boasts of having exploited Europe's refugee programme to form armies in every country in the continent

Recently, a 99-page manifesto believed to have been published by Islamic State militants would give more weight to arguments against accepting new refugees in European countries.

U.S. airs concern over Russia\'s new weapon — a fast, nuke-armed submarine drone that could devastate American cities
U.S. airs concern over Russia's new weapon — a fast, nuke-armed submarine drone that could devastate American cities

During a joint hearing of the House Armed Services and House Foreign Affairs Committees on Russian arms cheating, US Department of State Undersecretary Rose Gottemoeller sounded the alarm on Russia's new state-of-the-art weapon.

Paris: Draft climate change deal signed minutes before deadline
Paris: Draft climate change deal signed minutes before deadline

The agreement forms the basis for ministers to try to resolve hundreds of points of disagreement next week.

Evangelical vote is vital in presidential elections, says Carson faith adviser
Evangelical vote is vital in presidential elections, says Carson faith adviser

"Evangelicals are playing an incredibly relevant role in this election," according to Johnnie Moore.

New York crib baby mother speaks: \'I knew if I left him in God\'s hands, he would be OK\'
New York crib baby mother speaks: 'I knew if I left him in God's hands, he would be OK'

The mother who left her new-born baby in a New York church's Nativity crib has said that she knew that someone would find him and help him.

India bolsters Chennai flood relief after slow response
India bolsters Chennai flood relief after slow response

The move came as criticism mounted that the government has been slow to respond to the heaviest rains in a century.

UN Security Council to discuss human rights in North Korea
UN Security Council to discuss human rights in North Korea

The isolated country has been accused by a UN inquiry of abuses comparable to Nazi-era atrocities.

San Bernardino shooting was \'act of terrorism\' says FBI
San Bernardino shooting was 'act of terrorism' says FBI

Syed Rizwan Farook had contact with at least two militant groups overseas, including the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front in Syria.

General lectures Obama: Never in history of warfare has it been shown that warmer air causes wars
General lectures Obama: Never in history of warfare has it been shown that warmer air causes wars

Retired Army Gen. Bob Scales said Tuesday he is concerned at the claims of President Obama during the Climate Change Summit in Paris that rising global temperatures cause wars.

French police seize over 300 weapons, jihadist propaganda in raids on mosques since Nov. 13 Paris attacks
French police seize over 300 weapons, jihadist propaganda in raids on mosques since Nov. 13 Paris attacks

For the first time since the Paris attacks, mosques in France are being closed down on grounds of radicalization. On Wednesday, French authorities said they shut down three mosques as part of the crackdown on extremist activities, USA Today reported.

ISIS claims to behead Russian \'spy,\' warns of terror attacks in Moscow, Washington and New York
ISIS claims to behead Russian 'spy,' warns of terror attacks in Moscow, Washington and New York

Two video clips have been released Wednesday by the Islamic State (ISIS) showing the beheading of a Russian "spy'', and threatening to inflict terror in Moscow, and as well in Washington and New York in the United States.

U.S. commandos tasked with capturing top ISIS leaders — a mission \'more important than killing bad guys\'
U.S. commandos tasked with capturing top ISIS leaders — 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
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.