US-Bangladesh writer hacked to death
Attackers hack to death a US-Bangladeshi blogger who campaigned for a secular society, sparking a protest by hundreds of students.
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Obama’s problem with the words ‘Islamic extremists’: Neil Macdonald
In recent weeks, the White House has gone out of its way to avoid using words like "jihadist" or "Islamic…
Greek bailout extension gets German backing
Germany's Parliament overwhelmingly approves the four-month extension of Greece's financial bailout, despite unease over the new government in Athens.
David Cameron said he wanted to deliver "new powers" to Wales
But the devolution package for the Welsh Assembly is not expected to include proposals for handing over controls of policing…
Sir Paul McCartney lived in the house in Speke, Liverpool, from the age of four to 10
Sir Paul McCartney's old home in Liverpool has sold for A 150,000 at an auction in the city. The three-bedroom,…
‘Jihadi John’ naming hailed by Middle East media – BBC News
BBC News'Jihadi John' naming hailed by Middle East mediaBBC NewsMiddle Eastern media welcome the news that the identity of an…
ISIS Onslaught Engulfs Assyrian Christians as Militants Destroy Ancient Art – New York Times
New York TimesISIS Onslaught Engulfs Assyrian Christians as Militants Destroy Ancient ArtNew York TimesISTANBUL — The reports are like something…
IS ‘abducts 90 Syrian Christians’
Islamic State (IS) militants have abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians from several villages in north-eastern Syria, activists say.
Greece submits bailout reform plans
Greece submits a list of reform proposals to its European and IMF creditors in the hope of securing further lending,…
Al-Shabaab’s mall threats meant to capitalize on ISIS ‘momentum’
While security agencies are taking the threat seriously, analysts say the al-Shabaab video threatening havoc in the west is the…
Jewish Heirs Sue Germany in US Over Medieval Art Treasure
The heirs of Nazi-era Jewish art dealers say they have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. suing Germany and a…
Members of the Fire Brigades Union in England will walk out for 24 hours
The Government has been accused of refusing to negotiate with firefighters ahead of a fresh strike in a bitter row…
Florida ‘doctor’ who treated aboriginal girls with leukemia ordered to ‘cease and desist’
CBC News has learned that the director of the Florida health spa that treated Makayla Sault and another girl suffering…
Islamic State ‘abducts dozens of Christians in Syria’ – BBC News
BBC NewsIslamic State 'abducts dozens of Christians in Syria'BBC NewsIslamic State (IS) has abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians from villages…
Ukraine rebels say they withdrawing weapons; Kiev doubtful – Reuters
ReutersUkraine rebels say they withdrawing weapons; Kiev doubtfulReutersDONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Pro-Russia separatists said on Tuesday they had begun pulling…
Somali officials killed at prayers
Some 20 people, including senior officials, are killed in an al-Shabab attack during Friday prayers in the Somali capital Mogadishu,…
Eurozone set for vital Greece talks
Eurozone finance ministers are preparing for a crunch meeting in Brussels to try to solve the crisis over Greece's bail-out.
US Embassy: Turkey, US sign deal to train, arm Syrian rebels
"' Turkey and the United States signed an agreement Thursday to train and arm Syrian rebels fighting the Islamic State…