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As Nigeria bombing kills dozens, Boko Haram named world's deadliest groupThe Yola, Nigeria, bombing came days after the country's president declared Boko Haram, which a global think tank has named the world's deadliest terrorist group, to be close to defeat.
Britain to close all of its coal-fired power plants by 2025The move is seen as a major win for the environment ahead of climate talks in Paris.
Anonymous hackers begin offensive against ISISAfter declaring war on the Islamic State, Anonymous says it has taken down more than 5,500 Twitter accounts associated with various IS members and associates. Will this information warfare work?聽
Spain issues arrest warrant for Benjamin NetanyahuThe Spanish national court has reopened a 2010 case against seven current and former top Israeli leaders for a naval incident that resulted in the death of 10 Turkish activists.听
Have we re-entered a 'keep calm and carry on' era?In Paris and elsewhere, some worry that fear of terrorism has become the 'new normal.'
Is Ban Ki-moon going to North Korea?While the United Nations has refused to confirm Ban Ki-moon's travel plans to North Korea, it may signal an opening in the long-standing rift.听
Australia's carbon economy in a changing climate: Paths to sustainable growthAustralia faces difficult choices with expected climate agreements likely to slow economic growth. But new research suggests a way forward.听
Anonymous says to ISIS: 'War is unleashed'Anonymous intensified its months-long fight against the Islamic State group, one of the most political cyber wars yet from a group better known for antagonizing governments than aiding them.听
What do the Beirut bombing arrests mean for refugees?Most of those detained in connection with the bombings were Syrian nationals. In the past four years, some one million Syrians have fled the civil war in their home country into Lebanon, a country of four million.
Paris vs. Beirut: Why didn't Facebook offer Safety Check for both attacks?Some have complained that Facebook's 'safety check' feature wasn't offered in Lebanon after bombings there. Is there a Western standard and a Middle Eastern standard?
Why would ISIS target an Eagles of Death Metal concert?Eagles of Death Metal are known for their irreverent humor and bluesy sound. So why was one of their concerts targeted by terrorists?
Solidarity in symbols: World responds with light to Paris attacksThe world is lit up by the tricolors of the French flag.听
Will death of ISIS propagandist 'Jihadi John' be a blow to recruitment?US defense officials have said they are almost certain they have killed the British militant known as聽Jihadi John聽in a drone strike. If confirmed, his death would聽'strike at the heart of Islamic State,' according to British officials.- Muslim woman donates $1 to UNICEF every time she gets trolled on TwitterAn Australian woman has pledged to give $1 to the children's charity every time she receives an attack about her religion on Twitter. Thus far, she has donated more than $1,000 in Australian currency.
Athens erupts in violent protests over austerity measuresAt least one Athens protest turned violent in Greece today after thousands walked away from their jobs in protest against austerity measures.
Canada is 'committed' to welcoming 25,000 refugees by the end of the yearThat's roughly 500 refugees a day.听Can Canada handle it?
Australia and Indonesia: A road to progress on human trafficking?Australia and Indonesia are holding talks for the first time since a falling out over issues of human smuggling. What's on the table?
Why park rangers risk their lives to protect gorillas 鈥� and how it's workingPark rangers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo regularly lay their lives on the line to protect endangered gorillas 鈥� and it's working. The gorilla population has doubled in the last 30 years.
Is Germany spying on the FBI?A German report found evidence of Germany spying on the FBI and other US organizations. What's next for Merkel and Obama?聽
Taiwan and China: a handshake more symbolic than constructive?The meeting between China and Taiwan was a seemingly progressive step between the two countries. But how much progress actually came out of it?聽
