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North Carolina triple slaying arouses fear of hate crimes against Muslims
Los Angeles Times
They were young newlyweds —- Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, a dental student at the University of North Carolina, and his wife, Yusor Mohammad, 21, soon to enter the same dental program. He sent dental kits to Syrian refugees and helped the homeless.
3 students shot to death in apartment near UNC Chapel Hill   CNN
US gunman kills three young Muslims; motive disputed   Reuters
Alleged Chapel Hill Shooter Had History of Parking Disputes, Tow-Truck Driver ...   Wall Street Journal
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Costa Concordia: Captain Francesco Schettino trial nears end
BBC News
The trial of the captain of the sunken liner, the Costa Concordia, is drawing to a close in Italy. Captain Francesco Schettino sparked fury after it was revealed that he had abandoned the ship while passengers were still onboard the stricken vessel. Thirty-two ...

Captain of Ship That Capsized Off Italy in '12 Is Convicted   New York Times
REFILE-UPDATE 4-Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years for 2012 ...   Reuters
British victims to sue ferry operator over Concordia wreck   Telegraph.co.uk
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300 feared drowned in new Mediterranean boat tragedy
Daily News & Analysis
More than 300 migrants are feared drowned after their overcrowded dinghies sank in the Mediterranean, triggering calls for the world to act after the latest boat disaster on the perilous crossing from Africa to Europe. Representational image. More than 300 ...

Latest migrant deaths a setback for EU rescue mission   The Globe and Mail
Rescued African Migrants Recount Ordeal in Mediterranean   New York Times
Hundreds Feared Drowned Off the Italian Coast   Gawker
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As fighting flares in Ukraine, leaders make a last-ditch try for a peace pact
Washington Post
MOSCOW — European leaders met into the early hours of Thursday in a grinding, last-ditch effort to forge a cease-fire in Ukraine's increasingly violent year-old conflict, which has brought warfare not seen in years to Europe. Amid some of the heaviest fighting ...

Ukraine Talks Likely to Go Into Morning Hours   Voice of America
Ukraine crisis: Life as a paramedic in war-torn Donetsk   BBC News
Russia, Ukraine at impasse as peace talks drag on   The Globe and Mail
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Obama Threads Needle in Military Request's Wording
New York Times
WASHINGTON — In formally asking Congress to authorize a three-year military campaign against the Islamic State, President Obama has carefully worded his request to soothe worried Democrats who do not want another big war. At the same time, he is ...

Islamic State will lose, says Obama   BBC News
Obama asks Congress to authorise military force against Islamic State   Sydney Morning Herald
Obama urges Congress to allow military action against ISIS, says group will lose   Firstpost
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Belgian court jails Islamists on terrorism charges
The Daily Star
Michael Delefortrie, who is convicted of being part of "Sharia4Belgium", leaves after the verdict is delivered in a trial of the group in Antwerp February 11, 2015. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir. Connect; Tweet; RSS; Follow; Email; Print; Share. Philippe Siuberski| ...

Belgian jihadist 'mastermind' jailed for 12 years   euronews
Belgium terror trial: Sharia4Belgium leader sentenced to 12 years' in prison   Christian Science Monitor

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Americans Evacuate Yemen, Rebels Commandeer Their Cars
ABC News
All remaining U.S. embassy staff, including the 100 Marines guarding them, have made it safely out of Yemen on a private Omani jet that took them to Mona's capital of Muscat, the State Department said today. A decision was made to close the embassy until ...

Thousands protest against Houthi rebels' takeover in Yemen as embassies close ...   ABC Online
US Leads Western Exodus Out of Yemen   Wall Street Journal
US Closes Yemeni Embassy as Rebels Stir Unrest; State Spox: 'We're Not Being ...   Fox News (blog)
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My sex life should not be put on trial - Strauss-Kahn
Irish Independent
Dominique Strauss-Kahn outside court in Lille. The one-time presidential hopeful grew visibly angry under cross-examination. Dominique Strauss-Kahn admitted yesterday that he had an appetite for "rough" sex but complained that his sexual activities should ...

DSK tells court sex drive "probably higher than average"   euronews
DSK lashes out at court for focus on sexual preferences   Ahram Online

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'Lone Wolf' attack thwarted by police
ABC Online
MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Terrorism experts say Australians should to brace themselves for more Islamic State (IS) inspired terror attacks. The warning comes after the arrest of two men in western Sydney who are alleged to have been planning an attack in ...

Terror accused pair due in Sydney court   SBS

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Egypt court overturns death sentences of 33 hard-liners
Arab News
CAIRO: An Egyptian appeals court on Wednesday overturned death sentences of 33 alleged supporters of ousted President Muhammad Mursi and ordered a retrial, state media and their lawyer said. A lower court in June condemned to death 183 hard-liners, ...

Egypt court orders retrial of 36 sentenced Brotherhood members   Al-Arabiya
Saudi Arabia has 'no problem' with Muslim Brotherhood: Foreign Minister   Middle East Eye
Egypt court orders retrial of 36 sentenced Brotherhood members-sources   Reuters
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