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- Why Paris terrorist wore a GoPro
In a generation raised on YouTube, even terrorists understand the power of a video clip.
- The co-pilot was flying AirAsia flight when it crashed. Is that a big deal?
Indonesia officials say that the co-pilot of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was at the controls shortly before the flight disappeared. Did this play a role in the flight's fate?
- Michelle Obama goes without a headscarf in Saudi Arabia. Big deal?
Ms. Obama leaves her hair unveiled in a visit this week to Saudi Arabia, gaining a lot of attention on Twitter.
- Obama’s chewing gum habit: A diplomatic faux pas in India?
During his visit to India, President Obama was once again spotted chewing gum at a public event. Diplomatic faux pas or a public struggle with nicotine addiction?
- The 70th anniversary of Auschwitz: How one woman survived three Nazi death camps
Holocaust survivor Gena Turgel shares her story to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Auschwitz concentration camp's liberation.
- ISIS video: Is this Japanese beheading real or fake?
A new video claims that the Islamic State has executed one of their two Japanese hostages. Is it real?
- Obamas to skip Taj Majal for Saudi visit. Is it a big deal?
President Obama plans to cut short a visit to India in order to pay his respects to the late Saudi king, and meet the new king of Saudi Arabia. The right choice?
- Why this Singapore smoker was fined $15,000
It seems tossing cigarette butts out apartment windows is more than just frowned upon in the Southeast Asian nation.
- ISIS reportedly kills 13 boys for watching soccer: Is ISIS adopting Taliban tactics?
Reports of torture and public executions being employed by ISIS have been circulating, but these harsh sharia tactics aren't new to those who lived in Afghanistan under the Taliban.
- What's behind the anti-Charlie Hebdo protests?
Most Muslims and non-Muslims say that being against Charlie Hebdo's provocative work is not the same as supporting the lethal attack on the magazine.
- Five things to know about the Pope’s trip to the Philippines
Despite bad weather and a tight schedule, Pope Francis has made himself visible – even available – to the Filipino people.
- Is this Muslim the most popular man in France now?
Lassana Bathily saved more than a dozen people at the Hyper Cacher grocery store when a gunman entered the store last week. Today, France granted the Muslim Mali immigrant full citizenship for his heroism.
- Why expectations are high for Pope Francis in the Philippines
Fueling the fervor surrounding Pope Francis’s trip the Southeast Asian nation is the hope that his presence will spur leaders into tackling corruption, and enforce lasting change.
- Why #IAmNotCharlie is a trending hashtag on Twitter
A new hashtag has emerged: #IAmNotCharlie, reflecting a backlash against the support for France's satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo.
- How the Charlie Hebdo attack unites the world
The deadly Charlie Hebdo shooting in France is spurring hundreds of thousands across the globe to gather in weekend rallies that call for free speech and religious tolerance.
- Canada opens its doors to 10,000 Syrian refugees. An example to others?
Escalating violence in the Middle East requires nations outside the region to step in and provide asylum. Is Canada setting a precedent for the rest of North America?
- Pope Francis gift raffle: An example to public officials?
While US politicians often receive presents from supporters and lobbyists, Pope Francis is selling some of his gifts to raise money for the poor.
- Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan are targeting children of the elite
Tuesday's attack on a military-run school in Peshawar is Pakistan's bloodiest terror incident in several years. Last week saw a similar attack on a much smaller scale in Kabul.
- Why #I'llRideWithYou worked, and other Muslim hashtags didn't
The Australian hostage crisis spawned the hashtag #illridewithyou. What made this pro-Muslim Twitter campaign successful?
- Why Uber jacked up prices during Sydney hostage crisis
Uber, the taxi app service, is criticized for hiking prices in Sydney's central business district, where people are trying to evacuate as a gunman holds hostages in a cafe.