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Unicorns exist according to the Bible, expert claims
Creationist group claims that Bible made several references to a single horned animal or "unicorn"

First Boko Haram attack on village in Chad
Boko Haram fighters attacked a village in Chad on Friday, the first known lethal attack in that country by the Nigerian militant group, which killed several people including a local chief according to residents and security forces.

Iraq: Yazidis exact 'revenge' on Arab villages
Yazidis are targeting villages they believe supported Islamic State last year.

Israel: Cremisan Valley confiscation will 'finish Christians' mayor tells Vatican
Bethlehem mayor Vera Baboun has made an impassioned plea for help in resisting plans to extend the separation wall.

Pakistan: At least 19 dead in mosque attack
At least 1 9 died when gunmen opened fire in a mosque during Friday prayers in Peshawar.

Turkish president offers Cuba a brand new mosque
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes Muslims discovered the Americas.

Chapel Hill: thousands mourn slain Muslims, police investigate religious motive for killing
Craig Hicks may have killed three young Muslims over a parking dispute.

Ukraine: 'Glimmer of hope' but fighting continues after deal is signed
Reports of a mass influx of Russian armour to rebel areas put the ceasefire in doubt.

US withdrawing most Ebola troops from West Africa
President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that all but 100 American troops sent to West Africa to help manage the Ebola outbreak will be withdrawn by April 30.

Two plead not guilty in staged kidnapping of Missouri boy
Two people in Missouri have pled not guilty in the case of a six-year-old boy kidnapped to be taught a lesson about strangers.

Middle school parents furious over '50 Shades of Grey' word puzzles
Parents at a Pennsylvania middle school were outraged this week after their children were assigned a "50 Shades of Grey" word search puzzle to complete.

Missing flight MH370 update: Family of victims insist plane disappearance wasn't an accident
For his part, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that he hopes Malaysia fully investigates the incident and makes peace with the families.

Christian homes bulldozed in Pakistan; human rights group suspects landgrabbing
Seven Christian families living in Kasur, Pakistan have been left homeless after several Muslim land-grabbers bulldozed their homes.

President Obama asks Congress to use military force against ISIS
President Obama asked Congress to allow a limited amount of ground troops to fight against the Islamic State (IS) on Wednesday.

Student punished for saying 'God Bless America'
A Florida student was reprimanded this week after saying "God bless America" at the conclusion of the morning announcements.

Kurdish forces advance on Mosul; airstrikes heaviest since August
Kurdish forces advance on Mosul