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Demolition of Calais 'Jungle' continues, but where will occupants go?The French plan to demolish a portion of the migrant camp in Calais resumed Tuesday. Where the occupants of the southern portion of the 'Jungle' will go after demolition is still unclear.
Why are migrants storming the Greece-Macedonia border?Migrants hoping to travel through Greece into Europe have been stalled for days at its northern border, as many neighboring nations have tightened their borders.
American student 'confesses' to stealing banner in North KoreaOtto Frederick Warmbier, a student at the University of Virginia, is the latest American detained in North Korea. American tourism is on the rise, fueled by wanderlust and Christian evangelizing.
'Blasphamous' tweets land Saudi man 10-year sentence, 2,000 lashesSaudi authorities often prosecute views that challenge the state's version of Wahhabi Islam. New laws that equate atheism with terrorism help criminalize free speech, activists say.
- Australia cancels passport of teen aid worker in Syria
Oliver Bridgeman, age 19, may be stranded in Syria after the Australian government revoked his passport. The teen says he is working at camps for refugee children.
Q&A: Can prayer bring peace to the world's worst conflicts?Leymah Gbowee, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, thinks so. She did it in her native Liberia.
Gianni Infantino captures FIFA presidential electionThe Swiss attorney takes over as the new head of soccer worldwide from the embattled Sepp Blatter.
- French court approves destruction of Calais refugee camp
Critics say closing the camp may not solve the problem, saying that it would only exacerbate the crisis as the displaced people will be forced to to go back to sleeping in fields and smaller camps.
Why Greece is angry about being excluded from migrants meetingGreece recalled its Austrian ambassador on Thursday, and expressed displeasure with a meeting of Balkan nations outlining a strategy for migration that may impact its own rapidly increasing refugee count.
Should social media founders take ISIS threat seriously?ISIS affiliates threatened Twitter and Facebook execs in a new video unearthed on the Web.
Afghan child gets a Lionel Messi jersey: How sports build bridgesThe international soccer star Lionel Messi of Club Barcelona teamed up with UNICEF to give Afghanistan's biggest Barcelona fan a signed jersey. How can sports bridge gaps between cultures?
Why did the arbitration court reject transparent booths in FIFA election?Prince Ali of Jordan had asked for transparent booths to be used in the Friday election, in a bid to ensure that the elections were free and fair.
As Europe continues to lock down its borders, what hope for migrant crisis?Several countries in Europe have now restricted the entry of asylum-seekers, with Austria and the Western Balkans being the latest, placing huge strain on Greece, the main entry-point. Is there a way forward?
Rescue of Swedish girl held by ISIS highlights role of Iraqi KurdsThe rescue of a 16-year-old Swedish girl by Iraqi Kurds highlights the differences among Kurdish groups and their varying degrees of cooperation with other countries.
London Mayor backs Brexit, but British big business is less convincedLondon mayor Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind the campaign for the UK to leave the EU, while a group of big businesses has done the opposite. But the motives of both have been cast into doubt.
Is China installing a high-tech radar system in the South China Sea?Satellite images show radar construction on China's manmade island above Cuarteron Reef. And one US think tank says this is even more threatening than missiles.
Delhi protests throw caste debate into the spotlightJat farmers brought India's capital to a standstill this week with their protests seeking 'backwards caste' benefits, a common tactic in modern India.
Sydney's night owls march against alcohol restrictionsBars and musicians are launching fierce critiques against late-night alcohol rules they accuse of hurting business and culture. Politicians and doctors argue that the new rules are lowering rates of assault.
Could Edward Snowden get a fair trial if he returned to the US?The Espionage Act, a law from the World War I era, essentially prohibits defendants from arguing that their actions were made in the public interest.
Pope challenges conservatives on Zika, immigration, death penaltyPope Francis's remarks on issues such as contraception, immigration, and capital punishment this week are challenging some entrenched viewpoints among conservative Christians.
