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Syria: Six dead after bomb targets Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims
A bomb tore apart a bus carrying Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims in Damascus on Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding 19 in a rare attack at the centre of the Syrian capital.
Muslim tolerance rally disrupted by protesters
A largely Muslim group rallying for religious tolerance in Texas was met by a small but vocal group of protesters on Thursday.
Mother of 6 refused to terminate pregnancy after cancer diagnosis
A Colorado woman received great news earlier this month when she found out that both she and her baby are in good health despite a cancer diagnosis early on in her pregnancy.
National presidents ban University of Virginia sororities from frat events
In the wake of the University of Virginia (UVA) rape scandal, the presidents of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) banned their sororities from participating in events during Boys' Bid Night on Saturday.
Fossil may indicate a new kind of ancient human
Scientists say a jawbone discovered in Taiwan may provide clues to a prehistoric human that was not previously known to exist.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 crash declared an 'accident'
The loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was declared an accident by the Malaysian government on Thursday.
Prison chaplain receives $4M after NYPD cop breaks his leg
A prison chaplain was awarded $3.95 million earlier this month after an NYPD officer broke his leg during a 2010 arrest.
Elderly woman leaves touching note for her husband before her passing
An elderly man in Mississippi recently received a touching note from his wife of 60 years, days after she passed away earlier this month.
Critical computers disabled by pilots moments before AirAsia crash
Sources close to the AirAsia Flight QZ8501 investigation reported this week that the pilots disabled critical computer systems moments before the plane plummeted into the Java Sea.
ISIS threatens to behead President Obama in new video
A chilling new video from the Islamic State includes the beheading of a Kurdish fighter, and death threats against President Barack Obama and Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani.
Experts say ISIS has over 45,000 Twitter accounts
A social media expert told Congress on Tuesday that the Islamic State has over 45,000 Twitter accounts to attract followers from around the globe.
Bible scholars outline God's plan for 'ultimate justice' against ISIS
Bible scholars Dr Charles Dyer and Pastor Mark Tobey say Christians have no reason to fear threats from the Islamic State (IS), and should rest in their faith in the Lord.
Gun range owner bans Muslims, compares herself to Christian baker refusing LGBT cake order
Gun range owner who bans Muslims compares herself to Christian baker refusing LGBT cake order
Boko Haram launches fresh attack on key Nigerian city
Islamist insurgents attacked the outskirts of northeast Nigeria's main city Maiduguri on Sunday, engaging in a gun battle with soldiers that killed at least eight people, witnesses and a security source said.
Kenji Goto beheaded: Video of Japanese hostage being killed by ISIS surfaces
Islamic State militants said on Saturday they had killed Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, after the apparent failure of sustained international efforts to secure his release through a prisoner swap.
ISIS claims to have beheaded Kenji Goto in new video release
Islamic State militants released a video on Saturday which purported to show the beheading of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, who the al Qaeda offshoot had been holding hostage.