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Jihadists claim beheading of US journalist - 08/20/2014

WASHINGTON- Jihadist group the Islamic State on Tuesday claimed to have executed American journalist James Foley in revenge for US air strikes against its fighters and threatened to kill a second...

Iraq forces hit militants as UN readies major aid effort - 08/20/2014

KIRKUK, Marwan Ibrahim- Iraqi forces battled Sunni militants along a string of fronts Tuesday, including in Saddam Hussein's hometown Tikrit, as the United Nations readied a massive aid operation for...

Study links antibiotic to heart death risk - 08/20/2014

PARIS- Danish researchers reported a link Wednesday between a commonly-used antibiotic and a "significantly" higher risk of heart deaths, while observers urged caution in interpreting the results. In...

Obama hails Syria arms destruction, vows vigilance - 08/19/2014

WASHINGTON- US President Barack Obama hailed the completion Monday of the destruction of Syria's chemical weapon stockpile, but said Washington would seek to ensure that Damascus fulfills all its...

Blasts in Libyan capital as mystery jets fly over - 08/19/2014

TRIPOLI- Two unidentified aircraft roared over Libya's capital before dawn on Monday as loud explosions were heard, days after new clashes between militias prompted hundreds of people to flee. A...

Love thy neighbour, it's good for the heart: study - 08/19/2014

PARIS- Ever felt like your neighbour's antics could drive you to an early grave? Well, there may be reason for concern, said researchers who reported a link Tuesday between having good neighbours and...

Israel warns on security as Gaza truce talks resume - 08/18/2014

JERUSALEM, Jonah Mandel, And Sakher Abu El Oun- Israel warned Sunday it would refuse any long-term truce deal that failed to satisfy its security needs as Gaza ceasefire talks resumed in Cairo....

Stardust grains may reveal first look at interstellar space - 08/18/2014

WASHINGTON, Kerry Sheridan- Seven grains of stardust that are believed to come from outside our solar system are revealing new hints about what the universe is made of, scientists said Thursday. Some...

Laughing matter: 'Patch Adams' brings humor therapy - 08/17/2014

LIMA, Carlos Mandujano- Bubbling with optimism and energy, the US physician who was the inspiration for the Robin Williams film "Patch Adams" will do anything to elicit a soothing laugh. Even...

IS kills hundreds in Syria, threatens rebel bastion: NGO - 08/17/2014

BEIRUT- Jihadists have killed over 700 tribal members in eastern Syria, monitors said Saturday, and are battling to seize a northern rebel bastion, sparking an appeal for an Iraq-style Western...
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