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Online image purports to show Croat beheaded by Islamic State

Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 13:54 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

An online image circulated Wednesday purported to show a Croatian hostage held by the Islamic State group's Egyptian affiliate beheaded. The still image, shared by Islamic State sympathizers on...

Spain: Woman suspected of killing baby in cemetery arrested

Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 13:27 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Police say they have arrested a woman suspected of killing her 3-month old baby by slashing its throat in a cemetery chapel in a small central Spanish town. A Civil Guard spokesman said the...

Libya's internationally recognized premier promises to quit

Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 13:05 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Libya's internationally recognized prime minister angrily promised to quit during a live television broadcast, though his government says he remains in office.Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni's...

China currency falls for second day after surprise devaluation

Wednesday, 12 August 2015, 08:19 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

China's currency fell further Wednesday following a surprise change in its exchange rate mechanism that rattled global markets and threatens to fan trade tensions with the United States and...

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