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Russia Threatens Nukes in Crimea
In December 2014 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told Russia's
Interfax news agency that because Crimea had been absorbed into Russia
and was no longer part of Ukraine.
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US Islamic State hostage Kayla Mueller confirmed dead
The US has confirmed the death of aid worker Kayla Mueller, the last
American hostage known to be held by Islamic State (IS) militants in
Syria.
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U.S. Embassy Met With Group Trying to Influence Israeli Elections
Top officials at the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv met in late January with
one of the main progressive groups working to tip the upcoming Israeli
elections against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Raymond Ibrahim - Muslim Persecution of Christians: A 1,400 Year Saga
The one glaring fact concerning the persecution of approximately 100
million Christians around the world today is that the overwhelming
majority of it is being committed by Muslims of all races,
nationalities, languages, and socio-political circumstances.
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Speechless on Iranian Nukes
A bad deal on Iranian nukes would be so catastrophic to global security
that presidential resistance to a related speech - by the leader of an
allied democracy, who may be the greatest expert on the issue -
should leave everyone speechless.
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Sinai terrorists linked with ISIS decapitate 10 alleged Israeli spies
An Islamic-State-linked group beheaded 10 men accused of spying for
Israel and Egypt in a gruesome video posted online, Egyptian media
reported Tuesday.
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Ukraine conflict: Battles rage ahead of Minsk talks
Fighting has surged in eastern Ukraine as government forces and
pro-Russian rebels try to make gains ahead of expected peace talks on
Wednesday.
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Russia's Putin in Cairo for meetings with Egypt's Al-Sisi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Cairo on Monday for two days
of meetings with his Egyptian counterpart, with both sides eager to
strengthen ties and highlight their alliance.
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Did You Catch the 'Satanic' Religious Theme That Popped Up During the Grammys?
If you were watching the Grammy Awards closely last night, you might
have noticed a common theme pop up a few times during the show: the
presence of horns.
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Jordan conducts 56 air raids against ISIS in 3 days: 'We will wipe them off the face of the Earth'
Jordan's air force chief said on Sunday his country's jet fighters had
conducted 56 bombing raids in three days against Islamic State militants
in northeast Syria, targeting key bases and arms depots.