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Muslim militants\' burning of churches, persecution of Christians in Indonesia spurred by imams\' jihad order
Muslim militants' burning of churches, persecution of Christians in Indonesia spurred by imams' jihad order

Indonesian Imams have ordered jihad on Christians living in the Aceh region by attacking and burning churches displacing many Christians to bordering provinces, according to a report.

President Obama makes no mention of \'Islam\' in his \'heartbreaking\' comment on Paris terror attack
President Obama makes no mention of 'Islam' in his 'heartbreaking' comment on Paris terror attack

Although the jihadist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) praised the attack on public places in Paris which killed over 100 people, and the attackers were heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" while killing innocent individuals, United States President Barack Obama still made no mention of the word "Islam" in his statement about the deadly incident.

ISIS fighters give up Sinjar with minimal resistance; officials warn jihadis could have just pulled back to attack later
ISIS fighters give up Sinjar with minimal resistance; officials warn jihadis could have just pulled back to attack later

The retake of Sinjar from the Islamic State (ISIS) is a slight achievement and fighters should not be complacent as the terror group could just have pulled back or could be bidding their time before striking back, US and Kurdish officials warned.

Kurdish forces recapture key Iraqi town of Sinjar from ISIS in major offensive with help from British jets
Kurdish forces recapture key Iraqi town of Sinjar from ISIS in major offensive with help from British jets

RAF fighter jets loaded with laser-guided bombs and missiles, have been unleashed above Iraq on Saturday in aid of Kurdish forces who launched an all-out offensive against the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group to liberate its terrified and oppressed population. As of press time, Kurdish forces backed by the US-led airstrikes captured the northern Iraqi town of Sinjar from the ISIS, according to Reuters.

Massive cyberattack could destroy U.S. power grid, prompting ex-TV host Ted Koppel to stock up on freeze-dried food
Massive cyberattack could destroy U.S. power grid, prompting ex-TV host Ted Koppel to stock up on freeze-dried food

Former ABC's Nightline host Ted Koppel has issued a chilling warning to America: a massive cyberattack will destroy the power grid in the near future and the government is completely unprepared for this possibility.

Paris Memorial Panic update: Thousands flee packed memorial after false alarm
Paris Memorial Panic update: Thousands flee packed memorial after false alarm

BREAKING - news is emerging that people are running in panic at the packed memorial for victims of the Paris attacks. The memorial was reportedly packed at the town center but now remains empty as everyone reportedly ran.

Why does it feel like \
Why does it feel like "NO"vember?

Is it me or have the darker nights brought a darker mood? November's not even half way through and it feels like the moaning has been incessant. Perhaps it was teed up by the "No to Halloween" lobby.

Former CofE vicar jailed for abusing boys
Former CofE vicar jailed for abusing boys

A retired Church of England vicar and teacher has been jailed for 13 years for abusing four boys over a period of 30 years.

Hundreds resign from Mormon Church after same-sex marriage ruling
Hundreds resign from Mormon Church after same-sex marriage ruling

Hundreds of Mormons are quitting their church in a mass protest against new rules that ban baptism for children of same-sex couples and condemn such couples as apostates.

How to end a relationship that isn\'t working
How to end a relationship that isn't working

How to end a relationship that isn't working

Six arrested for twin suicide bombings in Beirut
Six arrested for twin suicide bombings in Beirut

Lebanese authorities arrested five Syrians and a Palestinian in connection with the twin suicide bombings in central Beirut on Thursday that killed 43 people, a senior security source said on Saturday.

First attacker named in Paris carnage
First attacker named in Paris carnage

Police questioned on Sunday the relatives of one of the suicide attackers who brought carnage to Paris on Friday, with France denouncing the strikes as an act of war and vowing to destroy the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

ISIS top of the agenda at G20 summit in Turkey
ISIS top of the agenda at G20 summit in Turkey

U.S. President Barack Obama and other world leaders arrived in Turkey on Sunday for a summit that has taken on new urgency after attacks in Paris pushed the fight against Islamic State militants to the top of the agenda.

The day Friday the 13th horrors became real: Terrorist attack survivors recall nightmarish scenes at Paris concert hall
The day Friday the 13th horrors became real: Terrorist attack survivors recall nightmarish scenes at Paris concert hall

Speaking in dazed, frightened and staccato voices, survivors of the coordinated Paris attacks have begun recalling the sickening horror of a truly nightmarish Friday the 13th.

French anger over Islamists at boiling point; protesters pour into streets chanting \'Out the Muslims!\'
French anger over Islamists at boiling point; protesters pour into streets chanting 'Out the Muslims!'

Angry French people poured into the streets of Paris despite a government ban on demonstrations as they called for a tougher government stance on Islamic fanatics in the country and overseas, reports said.

Britain could be next on ISIS target list, ISIS supporters warn; Washington DC, Rome also targeted
Britain could be next on ISIS target list, ISIS supporters warn; Washington DC, Rome also targeted

Unidentified supporters of the evil jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) issued warnings via Twitter on Saturday night that Britain could be their next target following the horrendous terrorist attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead and 352 others injured, with 99 in critical condition.