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China praises itself for 'guaranteeing freedom of religion' in report
Citing improved rural library services and indoor cinemas along with a deluge of other information, China praised its human rights record in a lengthy report card on Monday, its latest bid to deflect Western criticism.
Britain to expand Iraq training mission to counter ISIS
Britain is to expand its military training mission inIraq in the coming weeks, Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Sunday, saying the Iraqi army needed more help to deal with improvised bombs planted by Islamic State militants.
Over 10,000 ISIS fighters killed in 9 months of US-led air strikes, US official says
A US State department official has claimed that over 0,000 Islamic State militants have been killed by its coalition, a number disputed for lack of hard evidence that can be checked by an independent evaluator.
Obama says G7 to stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine
US President Barack Obama said Group of Seven (G7) leaders meeting in the Bavarian Alps on Sunday would discuss standing up to Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Syrian army regains ground against ISIS in Hasaka city
The Syrian army said on Sunday it had repulsed a major offensive by Islamic State militants in the northeastern city of Hasaka and drove out fighters who had taken over key installations on the southern edge of the city.
Wisconsin's abortion ban bill focuses on saving foetus but silent on mother's health
The Republican-dominated Wisconsin legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services has approved a bill banning abortion on pregnancies of 20 weeks or more except when a woman is in medical emergency but the bill gives weight on saving the fetus and is silent on protecting the health of the mother.
California Senate passes controversial doctor-assisted death bill
The California Senate has passed on Thursday the doctor-assisted death bill, a legislation that is opposed by various pro-life groups.
Same-sex marriage will eventually destroy America, warns Alabama chief justice
The Alabama Supreme Court chief justice lashed out at same-sex marriage, saying it will end up destroying the United States as a nation.
Warfare game-changer: US Air Force developing new weapon zooming at 5 times the speed of sound
The United States Air Forces has set its sights on developing a new unmanned flying weapon that has a speed that is five times the speed of sound.
ISIS is using chlorine as a weapon, Australia's Foreign Minister says
Islamic State militants have used chlorine as a weapon and are recruiting highly trained technicians in a serious bid to develop chemical weapons, Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop warned.
UN report cites alleged Israel crimes against children in Gaza
UN agencies in Israel and the Palestinian territories reported an alarming number of child victims in last year's war in the Gaza Strip but were split on whether Israel should be put on a list of violators of children's rights, a UN document shows.
Pope to urge reconciliation in Bosnia 20 years after war
Pope Francis arrived in Sarajevo on Saturday bringing a call for lasting reconciliation 20 years after the Bosnian war.
Brutal killing of pregnant teen sparks nationwide protests in Argentina
The death of a 14-year-old pregnant schoolgirl and the discovery of her body in the house of her boyfriend's family in northeast Argentina has ignited nationwide protest against femicide.
ISIS can arm itself with nuclear weapons bought from Pakistan, India claims
India has supported claims by the Islamic State that it can purchase nuclear weapons from Pakistan within the year.
Private emails, trade secrets vulnerable to expanded NSA Internet spying
The US government has the power to gather a vast amount of information from American citizens, including those from private emails, after the National Security Agency (NSA) expanded its Internet surveillance efforts in 2012, without public notice or consultations.
Iran's predominantly Muslim national football team picks first Christian captain
For the first time in history, Iran's predominantly Shia Muslim national football team will be led by a proud Christian.