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50 percent pay cut: a tough break for ISIS fightersAccording to documents leaked from inside ISIS, the terrorist organization has cut the salaries of its jihadists by half. Experts say the deduction can be attributed to recent victories by the US-led coalition.
Donald Trump didn't get banned from UK, but he was called a 'wazzock'During Monday's debate in the British parliament over whether Donald Trump should be banned from entering the country, myriad views were expressed, but in the end, few supported a ban.
Why David Cameron's English language requirement hits Muslim immigrantsPrime Minister David Cameron wants British immigrants on spousal visas to learn English, which he argues will defend against sexism and radicalization.
What does the Pope’s synagogue visit mean for Jews and Christians?Pope Francis’s visit to a synagogue in Rome comes amid questions about the shifting status of Jewish-Catholic relations.
Hundreds of Syrians reported killed, possibly kidnapped, in ISIS attackReports of casualties after an ISIS attack on government-held neighborhoods in Deir al-Zor varied between 135 and 300. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, reported that 400 had been kidnapped.
Taiwan elects first female president: A step toward independence from China?Taiwan's election of its first female president is groundbreaking. But how insistent will Tsai Ing-wen really be on breaking away from mainland China?
- Al Shabab attacks African Union troops in Somalia. Any prospects for security?
Forces from several African countries have been fighting the militant group in Somalia for over a decade now.
Kurdish bombing in Turkey: Is peace attainable?As a bombing by suspected Kurdish militants comes close on the heels of an Islamic State assault in Istanbul, Turkey finds itself in conflict with multiple enemies. A ceasefire with the Kurds broke down last year, but is peace still within reach?
- What's behind London's decision to add more armed police officers?
The head of London's Metropolitan police force announced a significant addition to the number of officers who will carry firearms in the future.,
Did Charlie Hebdo cartoon on Cologne sexual assaults go too far?French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo shows a cartoon of a grown-up Aylan Kurdi, the drowned Syrian toddler, chasing after women in Germany.
First ISIS terrorist attack in Indonesia: A return to darker times?As Indonesia reels from its first major terrorist attack in years, does it herald a return to darker days, or can this country known for its moderate form of Islam overcome the lure of Islamic State?
Why Denmark might seize migrants' valuablesDenmark has achieved cross-party support for a plan to take valuables from incoming migrants. The plan is light on details, but could take effect next month.
Madaya: UN investigates war crimes as aid reaches starving residentsOfficials describe 'horrible and terrible' scenes of sick and emaciated people, including children.
200-year-old shipwreck found during hunt for missing Malaysian planeAn international team, scouring the Indian Ocean for missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, came across the two-century-old shipwreck.
Is Poland governed by the rule of law? The EU isn't so sure anymore.Recent media and court legislation in Poland has prompted the EU to announce a preliminary investigation into the extent of the rule of law in the country on Wednesday.
Air balloons and a drone hop the border into South KoreaA suspected North Korean military drone flew over the border with South Korea. Leaflets ordering South Korea to stop broadcasting anti-North Korea propaganda were also dropped.
Where next for Merkel's refugee crisis?As the fallout from the New Year's Eve attacks on German women continues, Chancellor Merkel and her ministers are searching for the way forward.
Would Russia grant asylum to Syria's embattled president?Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted he might offer refuge to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. But would his departure bring peace to Syria?
How will Iraq respond to recent IS attacks?Iraq’s prime minister said his government will maintain its fight against the Islamic State after recent attacks left scores dead in the nation's capital and inflamed religious conflict in the surrounding areas.
Why is Spain's Princess Cristina on trial?Princess Cristina of Spain appeared in court Monday, in a long-awaited tax fraud trial. She is the first member of the Spanish monarchy to ever face criminal charges.
