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In Australia, seeds of Islamic radicalism sown early
October 4, 2015
In Australia, seeds of Islamic radicalism sown early
The Australian government's focus on national security and the war on terror to tackle Islamic extremism, rather than social cohesion…
At least 13 dead after severe floods hit French Riviera
October 4, 2015
At least 13 dead after severe floods hit French Riviera
Violent storms and flooding along the French riviera killed 13 people by early Sunday, emergency responders and local officials said,…
Portuguese may reelect austerity-minded, center-right government
October 4, 2015
Portuguese may reelect austerity-minded, center-right government
The Portuguese could re-elect their center-right government in a general election on Sunday, although it may fall short of winning…
US investigating air strike near Afghan hospital that killed 19
October 4, 2015
US investigating air strike near Afghan hospital that killed 19
An air strike, probably carried out by US-led coalition forces, killed 19 staff and patients on Saturday, including three children,…
Merkel urges Europe to protect external borders amid refugee crisis
October 3, 2015
Merkel urges Europe to protect external borders amid refugee crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe needed to protect its external frontiers as it faces the greatest influx of refugees…
Vatican sacks priest after he comes out as gay
October 3, 2015
Vatican sacks priest after he comes out as gay
The Vatican dismissed a priest from his post in a Holy See office on Saturday after he told a newspaper…
9 MSF workers killed in suspected US airstrike in Afghanistan
October 3, 2015
9 MSF workers killed in suspected US airstrike in Afghanistan
Airstrikes killed nine staff workers of medical aid group Doctors Without Borders in the Afghan city of Kunduz, the charity…
Senior Vatican priest comes out on eve of synod on gays: reports
October 3, 2015
Senior Vatican priest comes out on eve of synod on gays: reports
A high-ranking Polish priest from the Vatican revealed he was gay on Saturday, saying he wanted to challenge the Church's…
Hillside collapses on Guatemalan town, killing 25; hundreds missing
October 3, 2015
Hillside collapses on Guatemalan town, killing 25; hundreds missing
The collapse of a hillside onto a town on the edge of Guatemala City killed at least 25 people and…
Milosevic allies in power with new look, 15 years on
October 3, 2015
Milosevic allies in power with new look, 15 years on
When jubilant crowds stormed Belgrade's parliament 15 years ago and ousted Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic, few could have imagined that…