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Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against militant atrocities
December 25, 2015
Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against militant atrocities
Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that…
China to expel French journalist: reporter
December 25, 2015
China to expel French journalist: reporter
China has refused to renew the press credentials of a French journalist, effectively expelling her, unless she recants one of…
India’s Modi on surprise Pakistan visit to meet PM
December 25, 2015
India’s Modi on surprise Pakistan visit to meet PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he would meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Lahore on Friday in what…
China’s controversial new anti-terror law to pass on Sunday
December 25, 2015
China’s controversial new anti-terror law to pass on Sunday
China is set to pass its controversial new anti-terrorism law on Sunday, the largely rubber-stamp parliament said on Friday, despite…
Arizona man indicted in ‘Draw Mohammed’ event hit with new charges
December 25, 2015
Arizona man indicted in ‘Draw Mohammed’ event hit with new charges
An Arizona man already accused of aiding two gunmen in an attack on an event in Texas drawing cartoons of…
Chicago ‘Black Christmas’ protesters march against police violence
December 25, 2015
Chicago ‘Black Christmas’ protesters march against police violence
Several hundred protesters against police killings of black men marched on Thursday along Chicago's Michigan Avenue, calling for Mayor Rahm…
Italy says wants more ‘respect’ from Brussels, EU partners
December 24, 2015
Italy says wants more ‘respect’ from Brussels, EU partners
Italy is not getting enough respect from the European Commission or its partners and it is determined to convince the…
As Islamic State threat mounts on its doorstep, Indonesia scours a jungle
December 24, 2015
As Islamic State threat mounts on its doorstep, Indonesia scours a jungle
Indonesian forces are mobilizing for a manhunt in steamy jungles on the far-flung island of Sulawesi to flush the country's…
Afghan forces struggle to beat back Taliban in besieged district
December 24, 2015
Afghan forces struggle to beat back Taliban in besieged district
Afghan forces scrambled Thursday to beat back the Taliban from Sangin as the insurgents claimed to have captured nearly the…
Japan seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria
December 24, 2015
Japan seeking information after reports Japanese journalist held hostage in Syria
The Japanese government is seeking information after reports a Japanese freelance journalist is being held hostage in Syria and has…