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Al Shabab video threatens attack on Mall of America, shoppers urged to remain vigilant

Al Shabab video threatens attack on Mall of America, shoppers urged to remain vigilant

Washington: In what appears to be a desperate bid by Somalia-based al Shabaab group to seek global attention, the extremist outfit has released a video threatening more Westgate mall-style attacks

Feb 23, 2015 - 04:57 PM IST
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Maldives witnesses protests, clashes after the arrest of Mohamed Nasheed

Maldives witnesses protests, clashes after the arrest of Mohamed Nasheed

Male: In what may send the country of Maldives in yet another phase of political uncertainty, supporters of former president Mohamed Nasheed clashed with the police after he was arrested on terrori

Feb 23, 2015 - 03:43 PM IST
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New ISIS video shows Kurdish fighters being 'paraded in cages' in Iraq, interviewed

New ISIS video shows Kurdish fighters being 'paraded in cages' in Iraq, interviewed

Baghdad: In yet another propaganda video released by the Islamic State, 21 hostages confined in cages are shown being paraded through Iraqi streets, and then being interviewed before being apparent

Feb 22, 2015 - 05:23 PM IST
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Now, ISIS selling human organs of slain people to finance itself?

Now, ISIS selling human organs of slain people to finance itself?

United Nations: In yet another gut-wrenching revelation, the barbaric extremist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria is said to be selling human organs of slain victims to boost its finances.

Feb 19, 2015 - 07:29 PM IST
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Charlie Hebdo attack was 'almost aborted' due to gunman's 'stomach bug'?

Charlie Hebdo attack was 'almost aborted' due to gunman's 'stomach bug'?

Paris: Kouachi brothers had “almost cancelled” the attack on the office of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo as one of them was rendered bed-ridden due to a stomach ailment just a day before th

Feb 19, 2015 - 05:37 PM IST
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Up close and personal: 'Biden being Biden' cosies up to Ashton Carter's wife!

Up close and personal: 'Biden being Biden' cosies up to Ashton Carter's wife!

Washington: US Vice President Joe Biden added yet another queer act to his list of gaffes when he was seen cosying up to none other than Stephanie Carter, the wife of US Defense Secretary Ashton Ca

Feb 19, 2015 - 05:34 PM IST
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Ukrainian troops pull out of Debaltseve as pro-Russia rebels take control

Ukrainian troops pull out of Debaltseve as pro-Russia rebels take control

Kiev: As pro-Russian rebels claimed to have taken control of embattled Ukrainian town of Debaltseve, Ukrainian troops reportedly began to pull out of the strategic town that is mired in severe clas

Feb 18, 2015 - 09:11 PM IST
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Suicide attack at Police Lines in Lahore kills 8; Pak Taliban claims responsibility

Suicide attack at Police Lines in Lahore kills 8; Pak Taliban claims responsibility

Lahore: At least 8 people were killed and several injured in a suicide attack on Pakistan Police Regional HQ in Lahore on Tuesday.

Feb 17, 2015 - 04:22 PM IST
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Egypt seeks int'l military intervention in Libya after ISIS massacred 21 Christians

Egypt seeks int'l military intervention in Libya after ISIS massacred 21 Christians

Cairo: Having bombed ISIS targets in revenge for massacre of 21 Coptic Christians, Egypon Tuesday also sought international support to tackle the growing extremist threat in Libya.

Feb 17, 2015 - 04:08 PM IST
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Copenhagen gunman vowed loyalty to ISIS on Facebook hours before shooting

Copenhagen gunman vowed loyalty to ISIS on Facebook hours before shooting

Copenhagen: The Danish gunman behind twin Copenhagen shootings that left two killed and five injured, had in a Facebook post pledged allegiance to the extremist group Islamic State's Caliph Abu Bak

Feb 17, 2015 - 02:30 PM IST
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