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Nigeria: ten dead in suicide bomb attack
A female suicide bomber blew herself up at a crowded bus station in the northeast Nigerian city of Damaturu on Sunday, killing 10 people and wounding 30, police said, in a region that is frequently attacked by Islamist militants.
Yemen: UN council demands an end to Shi'ite-Sunni violence
The United Nations Security Council on Sunday demanded Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen withdraw from government institutions, called for an end to foreign interference and threatened "further steps" if the violence does not stop.
Copenghagen shootings: gunman had record of violence
Police shot dead a 22-year-old Danish-born gunman on Sunday after he killed two people at a Copenhagen synagogue and an event promoting free speech in actions possibly inspired by an attack on the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, authorities said.
Egypt 'bombs Islamic State targets in Libya' after Christian beheadings
Egypt's military said in a statement on state television it had carried out an air strike against Islamic State targets in Libya at dawn on Monday, a day after the group released a video appearing to show the beheading of 21 Egyptians there.
Aid in Syria was her 'calling', say friends of Kayla Mueller
Friends and colleagues of Kayla Mueller, the aid worker who died while a captive of militants of the Islamic State group in Syria, remembered her on Saturday as someone who was trying to give back in gratitude for a life of freedom.
God in the Lab: how science enhances faith, and vice versa
Krish Kandiah talks to scientist and author Ruth Bancewicz about how science and faith complement each other.
Yemen: 26 dead in Muslim clashes
Tens of thousands of Yemenis demonstrated in several cities on Saturday against the rule of the Shi'ite Muslim Houthi movement as clashes between Houthis and Sunnis in a southern mountainous region left 26 dead.
Kurds regain Syrian villages from Islamic State
Kurdish forces backed by US-led air strikes have regained control of at least 163 villages around the Syrian town of Kobani after driving back Islamic State militants in the past three weeks, a group monitoring the conflict said on Saturday.
Copenhagen attacks suspect killed, say police
Danish policeshot and killed a man in Copenhagen on Sunday they believe was responsible for two deadly attacks at an event promoting freedom of speech and on a synagogue.
Copenhagen: One dead after shootout at blasphemy debate
One civilian was killed and three police were wounded on Saturday in a shooting at a public meeting in Copenhagen attended by the controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks.
Boko Haram attacks neighbouring Chad for the first time
The terrorist organisation Boko Haram launched an attack against neighbouring Chad for the first time this week.
Former NBA star doing better after heart attack, family asks for prayers
Former NBA star doing better after heart attack, family asks for prayers
Nick Gordon breaks his silence on Bobbi Kristina tragedy
Bobbi Kristina Brown's longtime boyfriend, Nick Gordon, broke his silence this week after reports of fighting, lawsuits, and police investigations surrounding the hospitalisation of his girlfriend.
Tim Tebow discusses 'Night to Shine' special needs prom: 'This is how God sees them'
Ahead of his "Night to Shine" prom night on February 13, former NFL star Tim Tebow spoke about how important it was for him to give back to the special needs community.
Kidney donor falls in love, gets engaged to organ recipient
A woman in Kentucky donated one of her kidneys to save a stranger's life, and ended up engaged to the man.
Target touches life of teen in search of a job with simple act of kindness
The employees from the Target branch in Raleigh, North Carolina brought a whole new meaning to the term customer service when they helped a teen pick out a tie and practise his speech as he prepared for a job interview.