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'Big Brother' Obama?: US eyes racial profiling of Americans, 'Orwellian-style'
The Obama administration is setting "unprecedented collection of sensitive data" on racial profiles of Americans, according to a report.
Turkish president an ISIS 'collaborator,' Kurds say after suicide bomber kills 30
Kurdish demonstrators have clashed with the Turkish police in Istanbul in the aftermath of a suicide bombing allegedly by the Islamic State that killed dozens of in the border town of Suruc, with Kurdish leaders accusing Turkish president Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan of using Kurds as buffer against the ISIS.
Saudi Arabia foils terror plots in major crackdown; over 400 suspects arrested
Saudi Arabia revealed on Saturday that it has interfered attacks plotted by the jihadist group Islamic State in the kingdom, saying it has captured more than 400 people in its raids.
McCain calls on Trump to apologise for POW comments
Senator John McCain urged Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to apologise to US military families.
Cuban flag flies in Washington in sign of diplomatic thaw
The Cuban flag was raised over Havana's embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 years.
UN backs Iran deal, but both US and Iranian hardliners signal resistance
US President Barack Obama, who also faces domestic political opposition, hailed the UN endorsement.
Nuclear deal with Iran will 'nuclearise' the Middle East, Senator John McCain warns
The landmark nuclear deal forged between Iran and US-led world powers will "nuclearize the Middle East," warned Sen. John McCain on Monday.
Rival group hangs ISIS commander after 'Game of Thrones'-like 'walk of shame'
A jihadi group in eastern Libya which is linked to al-Qaeda has captured and executed a local commander of the rival Islamic State, forcing him to do a "Game of Thrones-style" walk-of-shame through the Libyan city of Derna before he was hanged to death.
Teen completes bucket list by sacrificing own life for her friend during car accident
On July 2, the girl from Connecticut fulfilled the final item on her list, but to the expense of her own life.
ISIS is teaching children to behead using dolls
Young boys abducted by Islamic State are being sent to jihad training camps where they are forced to practise beheading infidels by using dolls.
Tolpuddle's new martyrs? Pro-Israel group alleges anti-Semitism at Dorset festival
A pro-Israel group which took a stand at the Tolpuddle Festival last weekend has claimed that its representatives became "21st century martyrs".
Donald Trump says 'I love God' but he's not sure if he has ever asked for forgiveness
For the first time since launching his presidential bid, controversial business tycoon Donald Trump has talked about his Christian faith, professing his love for God.
Faith and family: Republican presidential nominees play to conservative audience
The Family Leadership Summit is supported by organisations including the Conservative Review, Christians United for Israel and the National Organization for Marriage.
Christian group protests Mormon temple: 'They're not following what Jesus taught'
A religious ministry based in Utah is campaigning against the opening of a new Mormon temple in Carmel, Indiana.
Three Christians kidnapped by ISIS in Libya
Three Christians kidnapped by Islamic State in Libya have been identified by the militant group.
Turkey: Suspected ISIS suicide bombing kills at least 27
An explosion outside a cultural centre in the Turkish town of Suruc near the border with Syria killed at least 27 people and wounded many more on Monday.