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Islamic State burns pilot alive: Jordan hangs two jihadists in revenge
Two prisoners have been hanged after Muath al-Kasaesbeh's murder.
Boy suspended after bringing fictional 'ring of power' to schoolÂ
A Texas fourth-grader was suspended last week after he proclaimed that he could make his friend disappear using a magical ring.
Single mum fights school's ban on mothers attending father-daughter dance
A single mum in Missouri is protesting a decision at her daughter's school to ban mothers from attending a father-daughter dance.
Al-Qaeda in Yemen says France is now their top enemyÂ
An al-Qaeda leader in Yemen announced last week that France has replaced the United States as their top enemy.
Christian activist says he asked baker for 'God hates sin' on cake, not 'God hates gays'
The controversy over a cake order protesting gay marriage continues, as the man who placed the order says he not intend for either cake to read "God hates gays."
Charles Manson marriage license to expire with no weddingÂ
Charles Manson and his fiancée, Afton Elaine Burton, have allowed their marriage license to expire without getting married.
2 bombs defused at Cairo airportÂ
Bombs were found across Egypt this week, resulting in one casualty and three people injured.
Mexico: Most dangerous place for Catholic priests
More Catholic priests and leaders were killed in Mexico last year than any other country in the world.
ISIS murder a man for having a 'homosexual affair'
Images have emerged showing a man thrown from a tall building and then stoned to death when he survived the fall.
Houston priest and family found beaten to death
The bodies of Ugandan-born Israel Ahimbisibwe, his wife and their son were found in their flat.
Islamic State open market to sell goods stolen from Christians in Mosul
Jihadis have opened a special market for material stolen from Christian homes and churches.
China: Communist party reaffirms ban on belief in Zhejiang
Officials in China's Zhejiang province have reaffirmed that members of the Communist party (CPC) must categorically reject all religion.
UN inquiry head steps down from Gaza war crimes panel
William Schabas says he wants to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Hindu nationalists are becoming Narendra Modi's enemy within
The religious right-wingers are threatening his economic reforms.
Rebels pound Ukraine army positions as peace talks collapse
US officials say they will consider sending military equipment.
Greece drops calls for debt write-off, denies finance 'showdown' with Brussels
Finance minister Yanis Varoufakis is seeking better terms that will allow growth.