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'Thousands' of ISIS terrorists may already be in U.S. cities, waiting for attack signal, security experts' group warns
"Thousands" of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists could already be spread out in major U.S. cities, waiting for the signal to attack similar to what a few of them did in Paris, a group of national security experts warned.
Why world leaders must listen to climate activists from Africa
Ahead of the UN climate summit in Paris next week, activists have cycled across Africa to raise awareness and demand action on climate change.
Russia bolsters forces in Syria, bombards rebel positions near Turkish border a day after shooting down of its warplane
The possibility of an armed confrontation between Turkey and Russia continued to heighten after the Russian government beefed up its military assets at a Syrian base just a few miles away from the Turkish border.
ISIS recruits from Christian families are 'fiercest' fighters, says terrorism expert
A leading academic has claimed that Christians who are recruited and converted by ISIS become the "fiercest" fighters for the regime.
Republican presidential candidates divided on how US should respond after Turkey's downing of Russian jet
How should the United States respond to Turkey's recent downing of a Russian fighter jet? Even presidential candidates from the Republican party are divided on this contentious issue.
The tax credits U-turn is helpful but the Tories must do more to help families
This Conservative government, which should be doing so much to help families, is failing to do anywhere near enough, writes James Mildred.
Newborn baby, still with umbilical cord, found lying in New York church Nativity manger
A newborn baby with his umbilical cord still attached was found in a manger at a church in Queens, New York.
Turkey releases audio of warning to Russian jet
Turkey has released what it says is an audio recording of a warning to a Russian airplane given prior to shooting down the jet earlier this week.
Cameron calls for air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
The Prime Minister said on Thursday that it was time to take a decision to join air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, arguing that Britain cannot "subcontract its security to other countries".
Thanksgiving: 10 Bible Verses to help us remember God's blessings
The number of times we are told to "be thankful", in one form or another, shows how prone we are to forget what God has done for us.
Pope Francis: Inter-religious dialogue is not a luxury, it's essential
Pope Francis said on Thursday in Kenya, which has seen a spate of attacks by Islamist militants, that dialogue between religions in Africa was essential to teach young people that violence in God's name was unjustified.
Labour considering free vote on air strikes in Syria
Britain's opposition Labour Party is considering allowing its lawmakers to vote as they wish on whether to approve Prime Minister David Cameron's plan to extend airstrikes to Syria, its finance spokesman said on Thursday.
A 'president beyond parody': Ted Cruz raps Obama for linking climate change to terror
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said President Barack Obama has become so "out of touch" with reality that he is now equating the battle against climate change to the campaign against terrorism being waged by the Islamic State (ISIS) and other Islamic radicals.
Senator lists 12 U.S.-vetted refugees who turned jihadis this year alone to highlight danger of importing 10,000 Syrians
Just this year alone, 12 vetted refugees have already been indicted in U.S. courts on terrorism charges, a clear indication of the danger America faces once President Barack Obama succeeds in his plan to "import" more than 10,000 Syrian immigrants, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) revealed.
'Grandmother Fish': Children's book on evolution criticised for deceiving young minds
A book written to explain the evolution of human beings to young children is receiving criticism for supposedly providing misleading information to delicate minds on where humans came from.
Woman pastor of New York church, 6 others indicted for murder over teen's death
A pastor of a church in New York and six others were indicted Tuesday for murder in the death of a young man and injury of his brother.