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Terrorist bride might get an un-Islamic burial
New York Post - 12 Dec 2015 01:48
The mysterious jihadi bride who helped her husband kill 14 and wound 21 in last week's terror attack in San Bernardino could get the unceremonious - and un-Islamic – funeral she deserves, as no Muslim leaders want anyt...
Chicago police lose legal battle to be back-paid for overtime smartphone use
The Guardian - 12 Dec 2015 06:03
Federal judge rules against officers claiming millions in overtime for responding to work-related calls and emails A US federal judge has ruled against a group of Chicago police officers who argue they are owed millions ...
Samsung Galaxy S7 Plus Size And Design Shown Off In Video
Tech Times - 12 Dec 2015 12:05
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S7 Plus has been making headlines recently, as renders of the device were leaked. Now, a video has surfaced that provides an up close and personal look at the device.
Vocations: Dennison Tsosie: Bearing the Torch, and Using It, Too
The New York Times - 12 Dec 2015 18:53
Mr. Tsosie, a silversmith, learned the trade from his grandfather and now makes jewelry and custom items, and paints. He lives in Alpine, Ariz.
Miracle Escape As Metal Beam Smashes Into Car
Sky News - 12 Dec 2015 06:43
Firefighters say a lucky driver would have been "impaled" if the huge beam had been just a few inches to the right.
Google CEO rebukes Donald Trump, says we must support Muslims
Business Insider - 12 Dec 2015 05:33
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Google CEO Sundar Pichai just responded to Donald Trump's suggestion that Muslims be banned from entering the United States. In a blog post on Medium Friday night, Pichai wrote, "Let's not le...
The US is still trying to decide which woman will be the face of the new $10 bill
Business Insider - 12 Dec 2015 04:13
Wikimedia Commons Americans will have to wait a little longer to find out which woman will appear on the new $10 bill. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will delay his announcement of the $10 bill redesign until 2016, a spo...
Saudi Women Vote for the First Time
Time - 12 Dec 2015 15:48
"We are looking at it as an opportunity to exercise our right and to push for more"
Climate deal 'within reach' at Paris summit
Al Jazeera English - 12 Dec 2015 06:57
World leaders negotiating deal to collectively pledge reducing greenhouse emissions in effort to battle climate change.
How Mark Zuckerberg made nearly $12 billion in 2015
Business Insider - 12 Dec 2015 02:47
Robert Galbraith/flickr In 2015, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg continued to turn his billions of dollars of net worth into more billions. But he also announced a mind-boggling commitment to give nearly all of his fortun...
Burundi: at least 28 bodies found in worst violence since April coup
The Guardian - 12 Dec 2015 16:55
Bujumbura residents say victims were shot execution-style by 'soldiers and police' as widespread discontent continues At least 28 bodies have been found in Burundi's worst night of political violence since an attempted c...
The Latest: Merkel Against Set Limit to Number of Migrants
ABC News - 12 Dec 2015 16:48
The Latest: German chancellor reinforces opposition to setting a limit to number of refugees
Car Bomb Near Hospital in Central Syria Kills at Least 16
ABC News - 12 Dec 2015 16:48
Car bomb in government-held neighborhood in central Syrian city of Homs kills at least 16
California mosque fire investigated as 'intentional act'
The Guardian - 12 Dec 2015 16:18
No one injured in fire but people at the mosque at Islamic Center in Palm Springs described hearing a 'loud boom' and seeing flames A southern California mosque was damaged in a fire that authorities said was intentional...
Potential Paris Climate Agreement Nears as 'Final Text' Released
Time - 12 Dec 2015 15:57
'The world is holding its breath. It counts on all of us'
Climate deal 'to keep rises below 2C'
BBC - 12 Dec 2015 14:43
France's Laurent Fabius says the final climate deal - if approved - would be fair, legally binding and would restrict temperature rises to "well below" 2C.
String of protests keep Las Vegas Catholic church worshippers on edge
Fox News - 12 Dec 2015 07:15
Police and church officials in Las Vegas are investigating a recent series of disruptive protests at Roman Catholic parishes that they say put worshippers on edge and led to plans for increased patrols around churches th...
China to loosen stringent urban residency rules
Miami Herald - 12 Dec 2015 06:52
China will loosen its stringent regulations on urban residency to allow more people to enjoy public services such as housing, education and health care beginning next year. …
Trump blames Hillary for Syrian refugee crisis
New York Post - 12 Dec 2015 06:44
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump accused Hillary Clinton Friday of being responsible for the refugee crisis that led "hundreds of thousands or maybe millions" of Syrians and Iraqis to flee their homes. "...
Anonymous takes aim at Trump website
CNN - 12 Dec 2015 06:24
On a day it had previously set aside for trolling ISIS, hacktivist collective Anonymous spared some time to launch an attack on the website for Donald Trump's trademark New York City skyscraper.
Euro 2016 A 'Powerful Response' To Paris Attacks
Sky News - 12 Dec 2015 06:20
France's sports minister encourages British fans to attend the games, saying security will be a priority after the Paris attacks.
Gambia now an Islamic republic, says President Yahya Jammeh
The Guardian - 12 Dec 2015 06:05
Leader who quit Commonwealth in 2013 says Muslim-majority state will still respect others citizens' faiths but he wants to shake off 'colonial legacy' Gambia has been declared an Islamic republic by President Yahya Jamme...