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Why did 'Jihadi John' flee Islamic State?British terrorist 'Jihadi John,' one of the most well-known members of ISIS, has reportedly fled the terrorist group, fearing for his life.
Is Obama's trip to Ethiopia validation of corrupt regime?Human rights advocates say President Obama's visit, the first by a sitting US commander-in-chief, lends an air of legitimacy to a corrupt government.
How traffickers in Malaysia and Thailand used Facebook to lure victimsAuthorities tracked down and arrested a Malaysian man and two Thai women who lured women to Malaysia from overseas using Facebook to promise them a new line of work.
Saudi-led coalition announces ‘humanitarian pause’ in Yemen. Will it stick?Yemen’s exiled president requested the five-day cease-fire to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to ease humanitarian aid deliveries.
Why 200 American investors have joined Obama in KenyaSub-Saharan Africa, the second-fastest growing region in the world, is a golden opportunity for investors, say experts.
Obama in Kenya: Why the US is investing $500 million in African womenPresident Obama pledged $1 billion to support entrepreneurship projects worldwide, with half earmarked for women and youth.
Turkey airstrikes against ISIS: New effort to create Syrian ‘safe zones’Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu endorsed the concept of 'safe zones' Saturday as Turkish fighter jets attacked ISIS targets in northern Syria.
Asian, African megachurches overtaking US congregationsAccording to a recent study, non-US cities have fewer megachurches, but they tend to have much higher average weekly attendance.
Greece overtakes Italy as top migrant entry point to EuropeSyrians and Afghans make up the bulk of migrants who have landed in Greece so far this year.
'Staggering toll': Iran executed nearly 700 in first half of 2015, report saysThe number of executions carried out so far this year have greatly surpassed that of 2014.
What led Thailand to arrest 72 on human-trafficking charges?Thai state prosecutors recommend charges for over 100, including a senior military officer.
Indian PM endorses opposition lawmaker's call for British reparationsShashi Tharoor, a member of the Congress Party, argues Britain owes India an economic and moral debt.
China may change its one-child birth quota. Why now?For the second time in two years, China may loosen its one birth per urban couple quota, a Chinese newspaper reports.
UK teen admits to inciting ISIS-inspired plot in AustraliaThe 15-year-old admitted he encouraged an Australian man to carry out a terrorist attack against police officers and others in April.
Are Fukushima's mutant daisies a wonder or a warning?Flowers near Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, which suffered a meltdown four years ago, are producing some strangely wonderful blossoms.
2015 wildfires: NASA photographs smoke over Greenland SeaA picture captured onboard NASA's Aqua satellite shows the dramatic effects of this year's wildfire season.
Are 'anti-homeless' spikes heartless?Activists in London have been softening the sharp metal objects designed to keep the homeless from sleeping on the streets by covering them with mattresses and pillows.
Israel passes controversial 20-year sentence for stone-throwersAfter a heated debate, Israeli lawmakers voted 69 to 17 to increase existing punishments against stone-throwers.
What exactly is the Khorasan group anyway?The leader of the Syrian-based Khorasan group was killed in a drone strike on July 8. American officials have said the group poses a greater imminent threat to US security than ISIS.
Banning toy guns in Afghanistan: Will it curb a culture of violence?More than 100 children and teenagers were injured by toy guns during celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, prompting a nationwide ban on toy guns.
