Stoyan Zaimov

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  Nov 10, 2014

  War on ISIS Entering 'New Phase' With Iraqi Combat Troops, Obama Says

  President Barack Obama revealed that the war on terror group ISIS is entering a "new phase" that will involve Iraqi ground troops pushing back against the jihadists, who have captured several cities across Iraq and Syria. The president insisted that the 1,500 additional American troops sent to Iraq will only assist local soldiers and will not engage in combat, however.

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  Nov 7, 2014

  Kim Jong Il's Former Bodyguard Reveals Leader's Cruelties; Would Execute People on Whim

  The former bodyguard of Kim Jong Il has revealed that the late North Korean leader would execute people on a whim when he was in bad moods, and in one case sent a senior official to die at a concentration camp for using his private elevator and ashtray.

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  Nov 7, 2014

  Chicago Archdiocese Releases 15,000 Pages Detailing Clergy Sex Abuse; Church Focuses on Rebuilding Trust

  The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has released close to 15,000 pages of files covering clergy sex abuse cases, including information on how it handled allegations against 36 priests. The Church admitted that it cannot change the past, but expressed hopes on rebuilding trust through transparency.

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  Nov 7, 2014

  Evangelicals Call for Fair Immigration Reform Plan, While Obama and Top GOP Leaders Clash Over Executive Action

  A number of Evangelical groups who have called for immigration reform have urged President Barack Obama and the Republican-controlled Congress to work together on a plan that is fair to both immigrants and the rule of law. Obama and a number of top GOP leaders have clashed over the president's proposed executive action on immigration before the end of the year, however.

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  Nov 7, 2014

  Fmr. Navy SEAL Reveals He Was the One to Kill Osama Bin Laden

  A former U.S. Navy SEAL has come forward to reveal that he's the one who shot dead former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011. The details behind his claim contradict other SEAL accounts, however, while former operatives have criticized breaking the code of silence.

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  Nov 6, 2014

  UK Priest to Stop Engaging With Gay Groups Over Pro-Gay Marriage 'Bert and Ernie' Cake Controversy

  A U.K. priest has said he will stop engaging with groups from the gay community following the filing of a civil action against a Christian-owned bakery firm that refused to make a pro-gay marriage cake featuring the "Sesame Street" characters Bert and Ernie in July.

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  Nov 6, 2014

  US Airstrikes Reportedly Target New Islamic Rebel Group in Syria; US Official Denies Attack

  A monitoring agency reported on Thursday that the U.S.-led coalition has conducted airstrikes for the first time against the Ahrar al-Sham Islamic rebel group in Syria, but a senior U.S. military official denied those specific attacks.

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  Nov 6, 2014

  Argentinean Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace Cast as Jesus in 'The Bible' Sequel 'A.D.' Set for Easter 2015 Release

  Argentinean actor Juan Pablo di Pace has been cast in the role of Jesus Christ in the upcoming 12-part miniseries "A.D.," the sequel to the record-breaking series "The Bible," produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett. The NBC original series is set to premiere Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015.

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  Nov 6, 2014

  Obama Asks Congress for Emergency $6.18 Billion to Fight Ebola; UN Says It 'Lacks Resources' to Stop Outbreak

  President Barack Obama has asked Congress for $6.18 billion in emergency funding to advance the U.S.'s efforts in tackling the largest Ebola outbreak in history, both abroad and at home. At the same time, the U.N. has said that it lacks the resources to stop the deadly virus.

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  Nov 5, 2014

  Norway Says Terror Attack by Next Year Is 'Likely;' Threats Increasing for Western Countries

  Norway's Police Security Service revealed in a classified terror assessment on Wednesday that a terrorist attack in the Scandinavian country within the next year is "likely." As the global threat from terror group ISIS expands, several Western countries are also increasing security measures.