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Clash of 2 terror groups: Al-Qaeda suicide bomber kills top ISIS commander in Syria
The "shadowy head'' of the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, a key ISIS militia, has been killed in a recent suicide bombing north of Syria. Al Qaeda's Al Nusra Front has claimed responsibility of the attack.

ISIS 'poster girl' from Austria beaten to death after trying to escape Raqqa; friend killed in fighting
A 17-year old girl who left home in 2014 'to serve Allah' by joining the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria has reportedly been killed after she tried to escape Raqqa, an ISIS stronghold.

More Americans now support idea of monitoring Muslims in U.S. â poll
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey revealed that more and more Americans are becoming receptive of the idea to track down some Muslims on American soil, as part of efforts to thwart terrorist activities in the US.

'Vaccine against radicalisation': Muslim preacher in Belgium fights radical Islam in classroom
Instead of fighting the ISIS and the radical Islamic thought it espouses through violence and warfare, Belgium chose to start effecting change in an unexpected place: the classroom.

Statue of Liberty in New York originally conceived to be a veiled Muslim woman, Smithsonian confirms
Before being a robed female figure representing the Roman goddess Libertas, the Statue of Liberty was originally intended to depict a veiled Muslim peasant woman guarding the approach to the Suez Canal.

How to prevent Muslim radicalisation? French Islamic body wants tests for imams before they're given licence
Two weeks after the horrific attacks by the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Parus which left over a hundred people dead, France continues to find ways to prevent the spread of Muslim radicalization within its territory.

How did life on Earth begin? World's most powerful collider's tries to answer question
The world's largest and most powerful collider has reached a new breakthrough, and this can help scientists understand more how life began on Earth.

White House locked down after man jumps over fence amid heightened security fears
The White House was locked down after a man with an American flag draped over his shoulders jumped over the fence and entered the lawn Thursday.

Texas mosque to beef up security after Muslim student is attacked by passerby who thought he's ISIS member
A mosque in Austin, Texas is planning to beef up security following the Paris attacks and assault on a Muslim student.

Advent: 10 things you didn't know about the pre-Christmas season
The Church season of Advent, which leads up to Christmas, isn't about consuming things at all â not even the chocolate in Advent calendars.

Planned Parenthood shooting: Police officer who died was church pastor
Three people died and nine were injured in the attacks. A 59-year-old man, Robert Lewis Dear, has been arrested.

Boko Haram suicide bomb kills 21 pilgrims
The attackers targeted a Shia Muslim procession in the village of Dakasoye.

Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
On the second leg of his first African tour, Francis said Mass for tens of thousands of people huddled on muddy hillsides.

Labour should allow MPs free vote on Syria, says John McDonnell
The move follow reports that some of his colleagues might quit if forced to vote against bombing.

Gunman attacks Colorado Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
The attack left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities have said.

Protesters attack Christmas tree, venting fury in aftermath of 2014 police shooting of Chicago teen
Protesters in Chicago destroyed a Christmas tree at Millennium Park after a a black teenager was shot by a police officer.