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Islamic State 'executed 2,000 Iraqis in Mosul region'
More than two thousand Iraqis in the northern province of Nineveh have been executed by Islamic State militants controlling the area, the defence minister said on Friday in a recorded statement.
Defying UN travel ban, Iran general who killed 'many Americans' flies to Russia
Despite the travel ban imposed on him and even United National Security Council resolutions barring him from leaving his country, the leader of Iran's shadowy revolutionary guards flew to Moscow last month to meet with top leaders of the Russian government.
Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds
The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on Saturday of wounds sustained in the fire.
Hillary Clinton facing 'criminal probe' by FBI on possible email security violation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun its investigation on Democrat presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton's email account and private server she used while serving as U.S. Secretary of State, her camp confirmed on Thursday.
President Obama won't retract statement comparing GOP critics to Iran hard-liners
U.S. President Barack Obama disappointed legislative leaders when he refused to retract his remark that Iranian hardliners who chant "death to America" are making common cause with Republican caucus.
16 states unite to demand suspension of President Obama's 'Clean Power Plan'
Sixteen states led by West Virginia banded together to call for the suspension of Obama's so-called "Clean Power Plan" as they threaten to drag the proposal to a legal battle.
What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way
Greece might currently be weighed down by financial and political woes, but the Catholic non-profit organization Caritas is helping by offering food and refuge to the country's growing number of poor and migrants.
Trump stands out in 1st GOP presidential debate, but no clear winner or loser seen
With a big target on his back, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump failed to keep his promise of sticking to discuss issues, repeatedly attacking his rivals during the first GOP round of debate in Cleveland on Thursday.
One year on from Islamic State capture, there are no Christians left in Qaraqosh
One year ago, Islamic State militants captured the town of Qaraqosh in Iraq, forcing thousands â many of them Christians â to flee.
Songs of Praise in Calais: Finally the media listens to migrants themselves
BBC TV show: Finally the media gives a voice to the migrants themselves
Pentagon 'strongly suspects' Russia to be behind latest 'sophisticated' cyberattack
Pentagon officials "strongly suspect" that Russia is behind this cyberattack, which affected 4,000 Defense Department employees and civilian personnel.
Lesbian couple sets own house on fire, and blames it on neighbourâTennessee jury
A federal jury in Tennessee has ruled that a lesbian couple intentionally set their house on fire and then blamed it on their neighbor.
ISIS kidnaps 250 Christians in Syria, thousands more flee
Around 250 Christians have been abducted by Islamic State in a key strategic town near Homs, Syria, a monitor has confirmed.
Illegal alien accused of raping, hammering California woman, 64, leading to her death
A 29-year-old undocumented immigrant has been charged with attempted murder after he sexually assaulted a 64-year-old woman in Santa Maria, California late last month and later died.
US accused of poorly treating women and children in immigration detention centres
A formal complaint has been lodged against the Department of Homeland Security with at least 10 migrant mothers accusing the agency of serious neglect and poor treatment of women and children thrown at family detention centers.
Same-sex marriage row: County clerk files countersuit against governor of Kentucky
A Kentucky county clerk has sued Gov. Steve Beshear on Wednesday, accusing him of violating her religious belief when he sent a letter telling all county clerks to issue licenses to same-sex couples after the US Supreme Court upheld gay marriage nationwide. .