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Putin calls for 'widest' global cooperation to fight terror after terrorists strike again, this time in Mali, killing 19
With his country stepping up efforts to crush the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Russian President Vladimir on Saturday called on a greater international effort to combat terrorism, after 19 people were killed in yet another terror attack on a luxury hotel in Mali.
Atheists' group condemns California mayor for hosting a prayer rally, claiming this was a constitutional violation
A group of aethists has once again made an anti-Christian move by condemning the mayor of Stockton, California for hosting a prayer rally after a 6-year-old girl was shot.
Mike Huckabee slams 'vindictive' lawsuit filed by 'Eye of the Tiger' co-writer
Republican presidential bet Mike Huckabee is facing a lawsuit from the co-write of the song "Eye of the Tiger," which was used at a rally where he spoke to support Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis last September.
ISIS 'aggressively' seeking to develop chem weapons, US and Iraqi officials warn
The extremist group Islamic State (IS) is "aggressively pursuing development of chemical weapons'' and is forming a team of dedicated experts who can help attain their dream of developing the weapon, US and Iraqi intelligence officials say.
Obama errs in saying U.S. has never used 'religious tests' for refugees, experts say
President Obama's statement that America has never used "religious tests'' to determine which refugees get passage to the United States is a contradiction to previous eras claim that it has.
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'
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
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
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 â 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
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
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
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
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."