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ISIS: Saudi Arabia is erecting a 600-mile wall to keep the militants out
Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to complete a massive wall to stop militants crossing over from Iraq

Saudi leader condemns snowmen as anti-Islam
Building snowmen is a popular winter activity for children, but a prominent Saudi cleric forbade the act in a recent address.

Gender-neutral restrooms come to West Hollywood
There should be no gender discrimination, not even in restrooms in West Hollywood, according to the local council.

Alabama city council passes resolution declaring God 'owns' the city
The men and women of Winfield City Council in Alabama signalled their faith and devotion to God by recently passing a resolution declaring it to be a "City under God."

Boko Haram victim was killed while giving birth
A woman from who was in the middle of giving birth to a baby boy was reportedly killed by militants belonging to Boko Haram last week, witnesses said.

Should Lord's Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen receive amnesty?
Accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, is there a case for forgiveness?

Pastor thrown off dinghy and drowned because he prayed for better weather
Praying for safe passage to Spain in stormy weather, a Nigerian pastor and up to nine other migrants perished when pushed off their boat.

David Cameron hits back at Archbishops' comments on inequality: 'I profoundly disagree'
David Cameron has responded to the Archbishops of York and Canterbury's criticism of income inequality in Britain by saying he "profoundly disagree[s]" with their assessment.

Belgium: Hail of gunfire as Islamist terrorists killed
Two men died and one was captured by police commandos.

Pope Francis slams Philippines corruption and 'scandalous social inequalities'
The Pope pulled no punches in caring for a just and more caring society.

Daily low-dose aspirin may do more harm than good
Daily low-dose aspirin may do more harm than good

Father of bullied boy sues school for $600K
An Oregon father is suing his son's school for over half a million dollars over injuries the boy allegedly suffered at the hands of a bully.

Over 100 Boko Haram militants killed in Cameroon
The Cameroonian military fought back against the Boko Haram terrorist organisation this week in an attack that left 143 militants dead.
Protesters nail themselves to crosses in Paraguay over pay
Five former employees of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant nailed themselves to crosses for several weeks to demand the back pay they say is owed to them.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Buddhist temple
Pope Francis paid an impromptu visit to a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka Wednesday evening.

Jordan's Syrian refugees living in dire poverty - UN
A new report by the UN refugee agency reveals that two-thirds of Syrian refugee population in Jordan are living below poverty line.