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ISIS publicly beheads its fighters for desertion: Report
The jihadis were beheaded in central Mosul in front of hundreds of people, mostly ISIS members and commanders, the report said.
One dead, two hurt during pre-carnival festivities in Rio
The shooting occurred as the musical group "Ceu na Terra" was parading before a crowd of some 8,000 people on Saturday.
French-speaking jihadist executes 'apostates' in IS video
The video appears to have been made after the November 13 Paris attacks that killed 130 people and were claimed by IS.
France considers recognition of a Palestinian state
The announcement comes as the Palestinians, buoyed by the successful Iran nuclear talks and the start of UN-mediated talks on Syria, have been exploring steps that could lead to a two-state solution.
Taiwan falls into recession, posts slowest growth in 6 years
The full-year figure was dragged down by an unexpected contraction in the three months through December, the second straight quarter of declines that meets the definition of a technical recession.
Sweden plans to expel up to 80,000 asylum-seekers: Minister
The proposed measure was announced as Europe struggles to deal with a crisis that has seen tens of thousands of migrants arrive on Greek beaches, with the passengers -- mostly fleeing conflict in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan -- undeterred by cold wintry co...
Airlines cancel thousands of flights as big storm advances
Those cancellations center on Philadelphia, Washington, and New York, with airlines essentially shutting down all flights into those cities.
Pakistan university attack mastermind vows more assaults
"We have started the process of attacking educational institutions," he said in about 10-minute video posted on Facebook.
Sanders surges ahead in Iowa, Trump consolidates lead
Outspoken real estate tycoon Donald Trump has consolidated his lead over nearest Republican rivals in Iowa
Pakistan, Afghanistan need to work together to tackle Taliban: White House
The US has long been supportive of the reconciliation process between the Afghan government and the Taliban.
Syria talks 'likely' delayed as opposition quarrels
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he was confident the talks would go ahead as planned.
US Navy SEAL may have kept picture of Osama's corpse: Report
The Obama administration has never released images of bin Laden's body, fearing that the photos would trigger a backlash.
World's oldest man dies at 112 in Japan
Koide was quoted as saying his secret to long life was not smoking or drinking, not to overdo things and to "live with joy".
Bomb targeting police kills 11 in northwest Pakistan
The explosion occurred near the vehicle of line officer Nawab Shah in Jamrud area of Khyber tribal region, police said. The explosive device was planted in a motorbike, it said.
Moderate quake shakes Xinjiang, Tibet in China
The quake was strongly felt in the county, but no casualties have been reported.
