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U.S. Air Force admits it's running out of bombs to drop on ISIS targets in Syria after 15-month campaign

As the campaign against the Islamist terror group in Iraq and Syria ramps up, the US Air Force admitted that it is actually running out of bombs to fight the ISIS as the 15-month bombing campaign in Syria has depleted munitions supplies.

Netherlands pressed by France, U.S., own lawmakers to join bombing campaign vs. ISIS in Syria

After Britain voted in favour of airstrikes this week, pressure is reportedly now mounting on the Netherlands to join the US-led bombing campaign against the Islamic State (ISIS) in the war-torn country.

Germany joins military campaign against ISIS, deploying Tornado jets, frigate and up to 1,200 troops to Syria

Germany's parliament has voted to support the government's plans to send German forces, including Tornado reconnaissance jets and battleship to Syria to support the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State (ISIS) militants.

Putin slams Turkish leaders anew, saying Allah punished them by making them lose their mind

During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, Pres. Vladimir Putin took another dig at Turkey, claiming that Allah punished Turkey's leaders by making them lose their minds, the Express reported.

American parents more concerned about sex and nudity than violence in movies, survey reveals

American parents are more concerned about sex and nudity in movies than violence and language.

U.S. attorney general vows to take action against 'anti-Muslim rhetoric' that 'edges toward violence'

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch told Muslims that she would take action against any "anti-Muslim rhetoric" that "edges toward violence."

Texas yields to D.C. as it drops opposition to planned resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state

Texas withdrew on Friday its request to ban 21 Syrian refugees who were scheduled to resettle in the state after the US government gave it information about the group.

Caller threatens Virginia mosque: 'We will do to your people what you did' in San Bernardino

The largest Muslim advocacy organization in the United States is pleading to the public not to generalise Muslims in the wake of the San Bernardino shooting as it reported that one mosque has received threatening message.

Over 1,000 American rabbis sign letter urging U.S. Congress to allow Syrian refugee resettlement

More than 1,000 American rabbis across the US have signed a letter of support to Syrian refugess and urged Congress to protect the US Refugee Admissions Program.

Burkina Faso charges failed coup leader over 1987 murder of 'Africa's Che Guevara'

Authorities in Burkina Faso have charged a general who led a failed coup in September with complicity in the 1987 assassination of President Thomas Sankara.

U.S. set to unleash female commandos as military opens all combat unit jobs to women

The US military is opening all combat unit jobs to women in a landmarke decision that would allow female service members to join the most elite military forces.

Britain's answer to Leytonstone stabbings summed up in a hashtag: #youain'tnoMuslimbruv

The slogan has been taken up by social media users as the perfect riposte to Islamist terrorism.

U.S. Senate passes bill defunding Planned Parenthood, amending Obamacare â but legislation faces Obama veto

The US Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to defund Planned Parenthood, less than a week after the attack at the abortion provider's clinic in Colorado. It is part of an amendment to repeal key parts of the Affordable Care Act, according to the International Business Times.

Cumbria floods: Cameron convenes COBRA meeting as army moves in to evacuate residents