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Syria's al-Qaeda affiliate al-Nusra poses 'greater threat' to U.S. than ISIS â experts

A new report is criticizing the United States for its misguided strategy of focusing more on the Islamic State (ISIS), saying Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, Jabhat al-Nusra is much more dangerous in the long run than the latter.

The EU and Christianity: Questions of religious identity dominate debate on the Union

The relationship between Islam and European identity clouded a robust debate tonight as audience members and panellists clashed over the future of the European Union.

3 Islamic terror groups â ISIS, al-Qaeda, Muslim Brotherhood â seek 'mega-merger' in Libya

The Libyan branches of Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Qaida and the Muslim Brothers are said to be finalising a "mega merger'' that would include the formation of a joint council of sages, according to London-based newspaper Al Sharq al Awsat.

Controversial U.S. governor wants to bring back guillotine to execute drug traffickers

Maine Governor Paul LePage wants to use an old method to execute drug traffickers in the state.

For football coach Joe Kennedy, getting suspended for praying at games is even 'harder' than serving as a Marine in Iraq

High school football coach Joe Kennedy said getting suspended by the school for praying at the games was the "hardest thing" he has ever experienced, more than when he served as a Marine in Iraq.

Florida sports association slammed for 'ridiculous' decision to bar prayers at football match between 2 Christian schools

Two Christian high schools in Tampa, Florida have been barred by the state athletic association to say pre-game prayers at a public venue.

Muslim Milwaukee resident arrested, charged after plotting to carry out mass shooting at Masonic temple

A 23-year-old Milwaukee resident was arrested and charged after he plotted to carry out a mass shooting to kill dozens at a Masonic temple.

U.S. Supreme Court ignores North Dakota's appeal to restrict killing of unborn children

The United States Supreme Court kept its hands off and simply ignored an appeal from North Dakota that would have prevented the killing of innocent unborn children in the state.

Tiny mosquitoes carrying brain-deforming virus now pose threat to entire Western Hemisphere

The menacing Zika virus is carried around the world by tiny, white-speckled mosquitoes called Aedes aegypti, which used to thrive only in the African continent.

Earth is 3 minutes away from total destruction, Doomsday Clock shows

This year, the symbolic Doomsday Clock's hands were retained at three minutes before midnight, meaning we are this near to experiencing apocalypse.

More and more babies born with organs outside their bodies, and doctors are clueless why

In a report it published last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that the number of babies born with this birth defect called "gastroschisis" increased by 30 percent between 2006 and 2012, compared to the figures from 1995 to 2005.

Texas Presbyterian pastor draws rebuke for claiming that Jesus did not really rise from the dead