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Russia to step up air strikes in Syria
Russia to step up air strikes in Syria

Russia said on Saturday it will step up air strikes in Syria, escalating a military intervention which Moscow says is weakening Islamic State militants but which Western powers say aims to support President Bashar al-Assad.

Holocaust survivor offers jobs to refugees — even if they\'re from Syria, a hostile country
Holocaust survivor offers jobs to refugees — even if they're from Syria, a hostile country

In an attempt to help ease government's burden and provide an opportunity for refugees to have a fresh start, an Israeli beverage company is reportedly offering employment opportunities to Syrian refugees at its factory near the Bedouin town Rahat in the Negev desert.

Tennessee school districts reject request for records on Islamic \'indoctrination\' lessons
Tennessee school districts reject request for records on Islamic 'indoctrination' lessons

School districts in Middle Tennessee have not complied with an open records request about Islamic curriculum being taught in public schools.

US store kicks out mom who complained about man using its restroom for women
US store kicks out mom who complained about man using its restroom for women

A mom in Northern California was asked by a sporting goods store to leave after she complained about an incident where a man entered a women's bathroom while her daughter was using it.

It\'s a bird ... It\'s a plane ... No, it\'s Donald Trump, the Superman that he wants to be
It's a bird ... It's a plane ... No, it's Donald Trump, the Superman that he wants to be

For Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, being the United States' greatest president will not be enough. He wants to be America's first "Superman" president.

Pastor Saeed\'s wife: \'We\'ve lost leverage\' to seek release of US prisoners in Iran
Pastor Saeed's wife: 'We've lost leverage' to seek release of US prisoners in Iran

The wife Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini said the United States government has lost its leverage for prisoners of faith after the announcement of the nuclear deal with Iran.

10 inspirational quotes from Malala Yousafzai
10 inspirational quotes from Malala Yousafzai

'He named her Malala', a documentary about the 19-year-old nobel peace prize winner's life, was released yesterday in the US.

Britain: Only 5 per cent of Russian strikes aimed at Islamic State
Britain: Only 5 per cent of Russian strikes aimed at Islamic State

Only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria are aimed at Islamic State targets, the defence secretary said on Saturday, warning that Vladimir Putin was instead killing civilians to shore up President Bashar al-Assad.

Colorado university faces suit for rejecting inclusion of Bible verses referring to \'Lord\'
Colorado university faces suit for rejecting inclusion of Bible verses referring to 'Lord'

A public university in Colorado was sued by the Alliance Defending Freedom after it prohibited a former football player from putting Bible verses on a donor nameplate.

Muslim dad snaps, strangles daughter to death for stealing condoms for her lover
Muslim dad snaps, strangles daughter to death for stealing condoms for her lover

A Muslim father in Germany has confessed to choking his 19-year old daughter to death while asleep after the teenager was apprehended by police for stealing condoms from a store, according to a German newspaper.

Mass exodus of Jews from Europe feared after reported rise in Antisemitism
Mass exodus of Jews from Europe feared after reported rise in Antisemitism

It is feared there will be an exodus of Jews from Europe, due sharp increase in Anti-Semitism across the continent, particularly in Germany.

Why can\'t America stop the mass shootings?
Why can't America stop the mass shootings?

This is the 294th mass shooting in America in 2015 alone. Why must hundreds of families mourn innocent victims year after year?

Oregon bakery owners refuse court order to pay $135,000 damages to lesbian couple
Oregon bakery owners refuse court order to pay $135,000 damages to lesbian couple

After denying service to a same-sex couple, the owners of Portland's Sweet Cakes are reportedly refusing a court order to pay the couple $135, 000 in damages, according to Reuters.

Rick Santorum gets emotional as he shares \'great blessing\' given by Pope Francis
Rick Santorum gets emotional as he shares 'great blessing' given by Pope Francis

Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum reportedly became emotional during an interview on "The View'' while sharing how the Holy Father spent a brief time with his family and blessed his 7-year old daughter Bella, who suffers from a rare disability.

Israel gives world leaders a dose of their own \'deafening silence\' over Iran threat
Israel gives world leaders a dose of their own 'deafening silence' over Iran threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a dramatic address before the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, pausing in his speech for 45 seconds to denounce the world's "utter silence, deafening silence" on Iran's threats to destroy his nation.

Thousands join anti-Islam march as Merkel criticised for welcoming refugees
Thousands join anti-Islam march as Merkel criticised for welcoming refugees

About 20,000 people took part in an anti-Islamic march this week in Dresden, Germany.