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China stole US corporate secrets, military data in over 600 cyber attacks, NSA bares
China stole US corporate secrets, military data in over 600 cyber attacks, NSA bares

More than 600 cyber attacks have been launched in the United States by China, stealing corporate secrets, classified military data and US infrastructure.

Calais: How the migrant crisis shames Britain, and what we ought to do about it
Calais: How the migrant crisis shames Britain, and what we ought to do about it

The crisis represents failure at so many levels that it's hard to know where to begin.

CAR: Muslims forced to convert to Christianity
CAR: Muslims forced to convert to Christianity

Forced to flee the Central African Republic amid sectarian violence, returning Muslims are being forced to convert to Christianity, Amnesty International said today.

Christians suffering from increasing and  various forms of persecution worldwide
Christians suffering from increasing and various forms of persecution worldwide

Persecution against Christians has been on the rise around the world, ranging from discrimination in Egypt, laws targeting Christians in Pakistan, repression in China, and arson attack in the Holy Land, The Guardian reported.

Nun \'strangled and beaten\', priest murdered in Ukraine killings
Nun 'strangled and beaten', priest murdered in Ukraine killings

An elderly nun found dead in her Kiev apartment the same day that a priest died of gunshot wounds may have been tortured prior to her killing, local reports suggest.

Lifting of Iran sanctions could spur more terrorist attacks worldwide, experts warn
Lifting of Iran sanctions could spur more terrorist attacks worldwide, experts warn

Foreign policy experts have warned that lifting economic sanctions in Iran could lead to an increase in terror activities.

Mideast turns messier as Turkey attacks both ISIS and US-allied Kurdish forces
Mideast turns messier as Turkey attacks both ISIS and US-allied Kurdish forces

Turkey has finally joined the fight of the US-led coalition against the jihadist group Islamic State, but the US ally is not only bombing ISIS but also Kurds who are fighting in the American side.

Chinese Christians launch \'make and carry a cross\' campaign to protest crackdown
Chinese Christians launch 'make and carry a cross' campaign to protest crackdown

Christians in a province of China have launched a campaign that seeks to make crosses visible everywhere following a continuing state-sponsored crackdown on churches in which crosses are repeatedly taken down following some contentious "clean-up" order, according to reports.

Pentagon officials tasked to lay out plan for integrating transgender soldiers in ranks
Pentagon officials tasked to lay out plan for integrating transgender soldiers in ranks

A meeting that will begin the groundwork allowing transgenders to openly serve in the military has been scheduled on Monday by top Pentagon officials, a high-ranking official from the U.S. Defense Department confirmed.

Oklahoma Supreme Court reaffirms order  to remove Ten Commandments monument
Oklahoma Supreme Court reaffirms order to remove Ten Commandments monument

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has reaffirmed an earlier ruling that orders for the removal of a Ten Commandments monument outside of the state capitol.

Pastor held by North Korea \'confesses\' attempting to overthrow the state
Pastor held by North Korea 'confesses' attempting to overthrow the state

Hyeon Soo Lim of Toronto's Light Korean Presbyterian Church 'admitted crimes', says state media.

US is investigating Cecil killing for illegal wildlife trading conspiracy
US is investigating Cecil killing for illegal wildlife trading conspiracy

Dentist Walter Palmer admitted killing the 13-year-old lion and tourist attraction.

French deploy extra riot police to control Calais migrants
French deploy extra riot police to control Calais migrants

Migrants say they will keep trying to cross to Britain/

Jerusalem: Orthodox Jew detained after gay pride march stabbing spree
Jerusalem: Orthodox Jew detained after gay pride march stabbing spree

Six participants in the city's annual Gay Pride parade were wounded, two seriously.

Donald Trump takes commanding lead in GOP race as Jeb Bush slides to No. 3 spot
Donald Trump takes commanding lead in GOP race as Jeb Bush slides to No. 3 spot

It seems that real estate mogul Donald Trump would remain on top after two new polls showed the billionaire taking a commanding lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.