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UN: Access to education for girls still more limited than boys
Less than half of the world's countries have equal numbers of girls and boys in school with not one sub-Saharan African nation achieving equality, according to a United Nations report released on Monday to mark International Day of the Girl Child.
Germans protest influx of Muslim refugees, warn of 'great risks' facing their nation
Thousands of human rights and anti-migrant members in Germany have recently come together to protest its government policy on asylum seekers from Syria and the Middle East, saying the influx of refugees in the country could pose greater risks to the people and the nation.
Looming Asian flashpoint: US warship set to challenge China control of disputed isles
China's claim of territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea could be challenged in days when the White House finally gives the green light to sail a Navy ship near one of its newly built artificial islands.
Expert: Russia targeting own citizens who are fighting for ISIS, other jihadist groups
Moscow is targeting Russians who may have joined various Sunni jihadi, including Islamic State militants, a Middle East expert has claimed.
Afghanistan: Five NATO members killed in helicopter crash
Five members of NATO's international support mission in Afghanistan were killed and five injured when a British military helicopter crashed in the capital, Kabul, officials said on Monday.
The Democratic Forces of Syria: YPG joins new military alliance
A Kurdish militia that has been backed by U.S.-led air strikes in Syria has joined a new military alliance that includes Arab groups, a statement released overnight said.
'Lucky' student adds details on Oregon shooter's selective killing of Christians
Two students killed during the mass shooting at a community college in Oregon were shot to death by the gunman after confessing their faith, a survivor of the horrific incident recently recounted.
Tamir Rice: Police who killed 12-year-old carrying toy gun acted 'reasonably'
Two outside experts have concluded a Cleveland police officer's fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy who was carrying a toy gun was a reasonable response to a perceived threat, according to reports released by an Ohio prosecutor's office on Saturday.
Jerusalem: Palestinian shot dead by Israeli police
Israeli police shot dead a man who tried to stab one of them in East Jerusalem today in what appeared to be the latest in a spate of Palestinian street attacks, police said.
Pentagon admits: North Korea now capable of launching nuclear missiles aimed at US
The United States government have acknowledged North Korea's capability to launch nuclear missiles against the homeland, but stress that Pentagon is adequately prepared for it
Vatican Synod urges Catholics to avoid using derogatory words on homosexuals
The Synod of Bishops are calling on Catholics to avoid using 'condescending' language toward homosexuals and instead find ways to welcome them as sons and daughters of the Church.
NATO warns Russia on 'unacceptable' and 'dangerous' incursions into Turkey airspace
NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has reportedly condemned Russia's incursions into Turkey's airspace calling it "unacceptable and dangerous'' as the incidents add further tensions to the ongoing Russia's military intervention in Syria.
Ali Khamenei bans further talks with US, citing 'numerous disadvantages' for Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly imposing ban on negotiations with the United States, stressing that talks with the "Great Satan'' brought only disadvantages to Iran.
South Carolina braces for another round of massive flooding as more heavy rains seen
At least 19 people has reportedly died as a result of heavy rainfall in South Carolina, which has stopped Tuesday but inundated rivers and dams that pose further threats to the residents in the neighbourhood.
Religious leaders, rights advocates urge Obama to declare ISIS acts as 'genocide'
Religious leaders and activists are urging President Barack Obama to formally declare the killing and displacement of Middle Eastern religious minorities by the Islamic State militants as genocide.
Oklahoma, Arkansas come out strongly in defence of students' right to pray in school
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said the ban on prayers at high school sporting events is too broad and the activity should be allowed.