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Hamas, Hezbollah condemn ISIS terror attacks, but Palestinian Authority blames Israel instead
Hamas, Hezbollah condemn ISIS terror attacks, but Palestinian Authority blames Israel instead

Several Islamic radical groups have denounced the horrific terror attacks in Paris recently, but the Palestinian Authority (PA) said the bombings and shootings claimed by ISIS should be blamed on Israel.

Russia confirms plane downed by \'terrorist act\'
Russia confirms plane downed by 'terrorist act'

For the first time, Russian security chiefs have admitted a bomb did bring down the passenger plane that crashed over the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt last month.

ISIS plotting deadly cyber-attacks on UK
ISIS plotting deadly cyber-attacks on UK

Islamic State militants are trying to develop the capability to launch deadly cyber attacks against Britain's infrastructure, finance minister George Osborne will say on Tuesday as he announces a doubling of spending on cyber security.

Chad declares state of emergency amid wave of Boko Haram attacks and suicide bombings
Chad declares state of emergency amid wave of Boko Haram attacks and suicide bombings

The Government of Chad has declared a state of emergency after at least six people were killed in recent attacks and suicide bombings by the Nigeria home-grown Islamic extremist Boko Haram.

Evangelical voters now back Ben Carson as Donald Trump sees support slipping away in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska — poll
Evangelical voters now back Ben Carson as Donald Trump sees support slipping away in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska — poll

Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump may still be sitting comfortably on top of various popularity surveys, but he is losing ground in two key demographics: church-goers and women.

Pastor\'s wife murder: Police see possible suspect in surveillance video footage
Pastor's wife murder: Police see possible suspect in surveillance video footage

Police have obtained a surveillance footage showing a man near the home of Amanda Blackburn may be the suspect in her killing.

Ugandan girl severely beaten for converting from Islam to Christianity
Ugandan girl severely beaten for converting from Islam to Christianity

A young Christian convert was severely beaten by her Muslim father after leaving Islam to follow Christ, according to the Morning Star.

Unmasking the horror: How violence against women is poisoning the world
Unmasking the horror: How violence against women is poisoning the world

A whole structure can be built on a lie against humanity, says Elaine Storkey.

Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries
Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries

Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington.

France is \'at war\' with ISIS, says President Hollande
France is 'at war' with ISIS, says President Hollande

Speaking at Versaillles to both the upper and lower houses of parliament, President Hollande said he would table a bill to extend the state of emergency declared for three months.

Terror fears prompt U.S. states to shut the door on Syrian refugees — but Obama still wants to welcome 10,000 of them
Terror fears prompt U.S. states to shut the door on Syrian refugees — but Obama still wants to welcome 10,000 of them

At least two U.S. states are withdrawing their earlier plan to host refugees from Syria following the horrendous terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night where at least one of the terrorists was found to be an Islamist militant who blended with the hordes of refugees to be able to enter Europe on his way to France.

8-year-old Christian girl beaten by headmistress for using wrong toilet in Pakistan
8-year-old Christian girl beaten by headmistress for using wrong toilet in Pakistan

An 8-year-old Christian girl was allegedly scolded, beaten and locked in a school bathroom by her headteacher after she used a toilet designated for Muslims, according to Pakistan Today.

Police raid suspected Islamist homes across France, following Friday\'s attack
Police raid suspected Islamist homes across France, following Friday's attack

Police raided homes of suspected Islamist militants across France overnight following Friday's Paris attacks, and a source close to the investigation said a Belgian national in Syria was the possible mastermind.

Ted Cruz calls for \'Christians only\' refugee policy
Ted Cruz calls for 'Christians only' refugee policy

US Senator Ted Cruz has continued to call for Muslim refugees to be barred from entering the United States, opening borders exclusively to displaced Christians.

Pope Francis preaches on End Times and \'blasphemy\' of Paris attacks
Pope Francis preaches on End Times and 'blasphemy' of Paris attacks

Pope Francis used his Angelus message on Sunday to preach about the end times, encouraging a focus on living in the present and Jesus' victory.

Jeb Bush calls US to focus on Christian refugees fleeing persecution
Jeb Bush calls US to focus on Christian refugees fleeing persecution

US presidential candidate Jeb Bush has said the United States should focus assistance on Christian refugees fleeing persecution.