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Merkel says Germany will use ‘all means’ to fight intolerance
January 13, 2015
Merkel says Germany will use ‘all means’ to fight intolerance
A day after calling Islam part of Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel said her government would use all means at its…
At least six Ukraine civilians killed when rocket hits bus
January 13, 2015
At least six Ukraine civilians killed when rocket hits bus
At least six Ukrainian civilians were killed and more than a dozen wounded on Tuesday when a long-range Grad rocket…
Apparent Islamic State backers hack US military Twitter feed
January 13, 2015
Apparent Islamic State backers hack US military Twitter feed
The Twitter and YouTube accounts for the US military command that oversees operations in the Middle East were hacked on…
Iran summons newspaper over Saudi king death headline
January 12, 2015
Iran summons newspaper over Saudi king death headline
An Iranian newspaper was told Monday it faces a court hearing over an article which is allegedly offensive to Saudi…
Group: More than 50 anti-Muslim incidents since French attacks
January 12, 2015
Group: More than 50 anti-Muslim incidents since French attacks
There have been more than 50 anti-Muslim incidents in France since last week's shootings by gunmen claiming to represent Islamist…
Venezuela, Iran plea for oil cut hits Gulf OPEC brick wall
January 12, 2015
Venezuela, Iran plea for oil cut hits Gulf OPEC brick wall
A diplomatic push by Venezuela and Iran for an OPEC oil output cut has failed to soften the refusal of the group's…
Havana has released all 53 political prisoners in US Cuba-deal
January 12, 2015
Havana has released all 53 political prisoners in US Cuba-deal
The Cuban government has freed all 53 of its political prisoners, as part of its normalization deal with the United…
Afghanistan names ‘unity’ cabinet after months of delay
January 12, 2015
Afghanistan names ‘unity’ cabinet after months of delay
Afghanistan's new cabinet was unveiled on Monday after three months of wrangling following the election of President Ashraf Ghani and…
Kerry: US, Iran eye progress in next round of nuclear talks
January 12, 2015
Kerry: US, Iran eye progress in next round of nuclear talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday that he and his Iranian counterpart would seek at their meeting on…
Millions to welcome Pope on Asia trip
January 12, 2015
Millions to welcome Pope on Asia trip
Pope Francis will immerse himself in some of Asia's most fervent Catholicism during a trip to the Philippines and Sri…