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US April 21, 2017

Iraq officials: 26 hostages, including Qatari royals, freed

Two Iraqi officials say that 26 hostages, including members of Qatar's ruling family, have been released after 16 months in captivity in Iraq.

World April 21, 2017

LGBTQ, transgender issues should be taught in nursery school, UK teachers' union says

A British teachers' union wants to teach toddlers — as young as 2 years old — about transgender issues, but conservatives and faith-based organizations see the PC move as infringing on parental rights.

RELIGION April 21, 2017

The Latest: Pence praises Indonesia's moderate form of Islam

The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Asia (all times local): 11:15 a.m.

Europe April 21, 2017

Supreme Court bans Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia

Russia's Supreme Court has banned the Jehovah's Witnesses from operating in the country, accepting a request from the justice ministry that the religious organization be considered an extremist group.

US April 21, 2017

VP Pence praises Indonesia's democratic, tolerant values

Vice President Mike Pence praised Indonesia's democracy and moderate form of Islam after meeting Thursday with the president of the world's most populous Muslim nation.

Middle East April 20, 2017

Netanyahu spokesman: Mideast peace requires 'acceptance' of Israel

The spokesman for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' "Hannity" Thursday that peace between the Israelis and Palestinians requires "the fundamental acceptance of the Jewish State."

Europe April 20, 2017

Young Syrian, fighting for home, joined Islamic State group

He was barely 20 when Islamic State group militants stormed his home city of Deir el-Zour in oil-rich eastern Syria.

US April 20, 2017

AP Interview: Emirates boss won't pull out from US cities

The president of Emirates says the Mideast airline remains committed to the U.S. market despite plans to slash 20 percent of its flights in the wake of tougher U.S. security and visa measures.

VIDEO April 20, 2017

Plight of Christians in Pakistan

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VIDEO April 20, 2017

Ali: A lot of work to do in stopping genital mutilation

Ayaan Hirsi Ali on genital mutilation