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Uganda launches probe into 1979 massacre of Muslims
January 17, 2016
Uganda launches probe into 1979 massacre of Muslims
An investigation has been launched into the killings of 67 Muslims in Uganda following the fall of dictator Idi Amin…
After Russian embargo, stormy seas for Iceland’s fisheries
January 17, 2016
After Russian embargo, stormy seas for Iceland’s fisheries
In Iceland's small harbors, a Russian embargo on European fish imports isn't just a headache for fishermen -- it's a…
Burkina Faso attack survivors recall night of horror
January 17, 2016
Burkina Faso attack survivors recall night of horror
"We didn't know if we would get out.
Islamic State ‘brand’ spreading worldwide: experts
January 17, 2016
Islamic State ‘brand’ spreading worldwide: experts
The Islamic State group may be losing ground in its strongholds of Iraq and Syria but as the attack in…
Suicide bomber kills 13 people in eastern Afghanistan: officials
January 17, 2016
Suicide bomber kills 13 people in eastern Afghanistan: officials
A suicide bomber killed 13 people in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Sunday at the home of a…
Pakistan executed 332 after reinstating death penalty: report
January 16, 2016
Pakistan executed 332 after reinstating death penalty: report
Pakistan announced this week that authorities have executed 332 criminals and militants since lifting a moratorium on the death penalty…
Italy rescues nearly 250 migrants off Libya: coastguard
January 16, 2016
Italy rescues nearly 250 migrants off Libya: coastguard
An Italian ship on Saturday morning reached the Sicilian port of Catania bringing 246 migrants to safety as well as…
Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over attack
January 16, 2016
Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over attack
Indonesian police on Saturday named the five men they suspect launched this week's gun and bomb attack in the heart…
Self-harm at Australia detention centers once every two days: report
January 16, 2016
Self-harm at Australia detention centers once every two days: report
Self-harm by asylum-seekers being held at Australia's offshore detention centers takes place on average once every two days, a report…
Indonesia blocks radical websites after deadly militant attack in capital
January 16, 2016
Indonesia blocks radical websites after deadly militant attack in capital
Indonesia shut down at least 11 radical websites and several social media accounts on Saturday after a deadly gun and…