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Kabul: Wave of attacks kill at least 42, hundreds injured

A wave of attacks on Afghan police, army and NATO installations in Kabul killed at least 42 people and wounded hundreds, dashing hope that Taliban insurgents might be weakened by a leadership struggle after news of their longtime leader's death.

Hillary Clinton was 'keeping up with the Kardashians' during Republicans' debate

Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton was seen "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" while Republic presidential hopefuls held their debate recently, and it looks like the family of reality stars will be casting their votes for her during the 2016 presidential race.

Islamic State 'executed 2,000 Iraqis in Mosul region'

More than two thousand Iraqis in the northern province of Nineveh have been executed by Islamic State militants controlling the area, the defence minister said on Friday in a recorded statement.

Defying UN travel ban, Iran general who killed 'many Americans' flies to Russia

Despite the travel ban imposed on him and even United National Security Council resolutions barring him from leaving his country, the leader of Iran's shadowy revolutionary guards flew to Moscow last month to meet with top leaders of the Russian government.

Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds

The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on Saturday of wounds sustained in the fire.

Hillary Clinton facing 'criminal probe' by FBI on possible email security violation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun its investigation on Democrat presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton's email account and private server she used while serving as U.S. Secretary of State, her camp confirmed on Thursday.

President Obama won't retract statement comparing GOP critics to Iran hard-liners

U.S. President Barack Obama disappointed legislative leaders when he refused to retract his remark that Iranian hardliners who chant "death to America" are making common cause with Republican caucus.

Pope Francis thanks Jordan for welcoming Christians escaping from ISIS persecution

Catholic Pope Francis used the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan to thank the country for opening their arms to displaced people who suffered from death, poverty, and violence and urged the international community not to remain indifferent to their plight.

16 states unite to demand suspension of President Obama's 'Clean Power Plan'

Sixteen states led by West Virginia banded together to call for the suspension of Obama's so-called "Clean Power Plan" as they threaten to drag the proposal to a legal battle.

Bishop of North Dakota diocese cuts ties with Boy Scouts for allowing gay leaders

For most of his life, Catholic Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck has been proud of his association with the Boy Scouts of America, and he is now heartbroken that he has to cut ties with the institution since they decided to welcome gay leaders into their ranks.

What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way

Greece might currently be weighed down by financial and political woes, but the Catholic non-profit organization Caritas is helping by offering food and refuge to the country's growing number of poor and migrants.

Duggars share a tip on raising large family: 'Buy used items and save the difference'

Even though The Learning Channel (TLC) has already cancelled the Duggar family show "19 Kids and Counting," there is still quite a demand for more details about the Duggars' lives, and now Jim Bob and Michelle has decided to share how they manage to take care of the expenses of such a huge household.