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“No Islamic jurisprudence calls it a haram (forbidden) act, but some find it inappropriate."

The ordinance, which passed unanimously, is slated to take effect in 30 days.

The state's lawmakers have rejected multiple efforts to do so through legislation.

Government forces have yet to make any significant gains against ISIS in a city less than 50 miles from Baghdad.

The alleged gunman, who was shot and killed by police in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been named as Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez.

The shipments were a continuation of Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan to overhaul the military by 2020.

Both Saudi Arabia and Israel dislike Tuesday's deal with Iran, but the difference in their tones could not be more stark.

A decadeslong, low-level conflict between Nigerian farmers and herders is costing Nigeria nearly $14 billion in economic development each year.

The progressive legislation would base gender entirely on self-determination.

Thursday was the first time a sitting U.S. president has visited a federal prison.

“We will wait for now and not introduce it to the cabinet for approval.”

A Saudi Arabia-backed operation in Aden cleared the path for the return of some exiled officials.

Sandra Bland was found dead in her cell Monday after having been arrested July 10 during a routine traffic stop in Waller County, northwest of Houston.

Gore's remarks come days before Royal Dutch Shell plans to begin work drilling in the oil-rich Chukchi Sea in the Arctic.

Following opposition in parliament and on the streets, Greek support for a bailout remains high.

India's growing navy was in part a response to China's growing military presence in disputed areas.

Shootings at two separate locations near Chattanooga, Tennessee, has left four Marines and the suspected gunman dead, according to reports.

After the U.S. and six other world powers signed the nuclear deal with Iran, the Syrian regime is celebrating the changing world order.

"[I]f we were to say you can all come ... we just can’t manage it," the German chancellor told a Palestinian girl.

The country saw 178 reported abduction cases last month, up from 138 cases in May.

California may seem an odd destination for a GOP presidential hopeful, but its tech epicenter outspends Hollywood and defense firms on elections. Jeb Bush is in Silicon Valley today.

Reports suggest that Russia has been quietly working to update its Soviet-era laser tanks.

The controversial initiative initiative asks law enforcement to flag inmates who they believe are undocumented immigrants prior to being released.

“Few countries are willing or able to counter ISIS as a global phenomenon,” simulations found.

“The plan to impose sanctions against Russia will damage Europe, increase instability and bring new threats,” Raul Castro said.

The 29 mile area last made headlines when Filipino naval vessels had a standoff with Chinese fishing boats in 2012.

The NSA likely acquired the information about the assassination through surveillance of Israeli communication signals.

Mario Draghi said the European Central Bank "continues to act on the assumption that Greece is and will remain a member of the euro area."

The gun scheduled for modification can reportedly fire munitions up to 43 miles.