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Israel strikes Syrian army targets after rockets hit Golan Heights
Air strikes were launched in retaliation for Syrian attacks.
Pro-Russian rebels advancing in Ukraine after truce breached
Rebels have driven Ukraine's army out of two areas of Donetsk.
Kenji Goto says he has 24 hours to live: mother pleads for his life
New video released of Japanese Christian journalist held by Islamic State.
Alabama's only gay legislator threatens to reveal her peers' marital infidelity
An Alabama congresswoman is threatening to reveal other legislators' extramarital affairs to lampoon their alleged commitments to "family values."
Dog that was to be euthanised as owner's dying wish gets second chance
A dog sentenced to die at its deceased owner's request has been given a chance at life by Utah's Best Friends Animal Society.
Judge tells parents they cannot name their child Nutella
Judge renames a child saying it is in the best interests of the child.
Malawi hit by catastrophic floods; emergency aid on its way
More NGOs have sent emergency assistance to flooded areas of Malawi, Africa
Libya: Eight dead as gunmen storm luxury hotel
At least eight people, including five foreigners, were killed when gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Tripoli.
Catholic MP Sarah Teather will join Jesuit Refugee Service on leaving Westminster
The Liberal Democrat MP will become an advocacy adviser for children.
China: Pastor's rights abuses lawsuit rejected in church demolition case
Pastor Huang Yizi remains in prison in Wenzhou, accused of "gathering to assault a state organ".
Archbishop in Niger: 'We must reconstruct hearts and minds' after Charlie Hebdo protests
A Nigerien archbishop has said it's not just the churches that need to be rebuilt after the Charlie Hebdo protests but "hearts and minds" must also be reconstructed.
Kurdish forces have taken Kobani, reports say
Kurds are said to have driven Islamic State out of the town after a four-month battle.
Greece's first secular inauguration sees new leader pledge to end austerity
Alexis Tsipras rejected the traditional Church blessing as he started work.
Obama warns India that religious freedom is vital
The US president used a groundbreaking visit to address an increasingly contentious issue.
Japan signals possible hostage deal to free Kenji Goto
The foreign minister has said Japan will work with the Jordanian government to secure his release.
Dramatic decline in Ebola cases reported; West African countries remain 'cautiously optimistic'
The World Health Organisation reports a dramatic decline in Ebola cases.