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Italy uses imams in prisons to deter extremism among inmates
July 12, 2017
Italy uses imams in prisons to deter extremism among inmates
Italy’s plan to reduce the risk of a jihadi-inspired attack is pinned in small part on El Hacmi Mimoun, an…
Iranian cancer researcher denied entry to US despite visa
July 12, 2017
Iranian cancer researcher denied entry to US despite visa
An Iranian cancer researcher was detained at Boston’s Logan International Airport and put on a return flight, according to US Customs…
Europe’s top court upholds Belgian niqab ban
July 12, 2017
Europe’s top court upholds Belgian niqab ban
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled unanimously on Tuesday that Belgium’s ban on the wearing of the full-face…
US, Qatar sign anti-terror deal to end diplomatic spat
July 12, 2017
US, Qatar sign anti-terror deal to end diplomatic spat
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has announced an agreement with Qatar targeting the financing of extremist groups. Tillerson, who is…
Business magnate Warren Buffett parts with $3.2 billion
July 12, 2017
Business magnate Warren Buffett parts with $3.2 billion
The Oracle of Omaha gave away $3.17 billion in shares of his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA), on Monday, according…
Theresa May orders Tory MP’s suspension for use of ‘n’-word
July 11, 2017
Theresa May orders Tory MP’s suspension for use of ‘n’-word
Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday ordered the Conservative party’s chief to suspend MP Anne Marie Morris from her parliamentary…
China says ‘responsibility theory’ on North Korea has to stop
July 11, 2017
China says ‘responsibility theory’ on North Korea has to stop
China hit back on Tuesday in unusually strong terms after receiving repeated calls from the United States to put more…
Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood
July 11, 2017
Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood
Pope Francis has added a fourth pathway to possible sainthood. Until now, gaining consideration for sainthood in the Catholic Church…
US soldier arrested after pledging loyalty to Islamic State
July 11, 2017
US soldier arrested after pledging loyalty to Islamic State
An active duty US soldier was arrested on terrorism charges after authorities say he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State…
Pledging reforms by 2020, Ukraine seeks route into NATO
July 11, 2017
Pledging reforms by 2020, Ukraine seeks route into NATO
Ukraine will begin discussions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on an action plan to get it into the US-led…