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Gunmen in Charlie Hebdo Paris Terror Attack Surrounded, Say They Want To 'Die as Martyrs'
The prime suspects in the terror attack on satirical newspapers Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people on Wednesday have reportedly been surrounded inside a printing house northeast of Paris, and according to a French member of Parliament, have said that they want to "die as martyrs." A hostage has reportedly been taken by the gunmen.
Islam Is 'Religion of Peace and Non-Violence,' Muslim Groups Insist in Wake of Paris Shooting
A number of Muslim groups have condemned the terror attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris that left 12 people dead, and argued that Islam is a "religion of peace and non-violence" that should not be tied to the barbaric acts committed in its name.
Christian Genocide Is on the Rise as World Leaders Have 'Stood by and Watched,' Persecution Watchdog Head Accuses
Persecution watchdog group Open Doors has accused the U.S. and world leaders of standing by and watching Christian genocide happen in 2014, following the release of its World Watch List of countries where followers of Christ are most heavily targeted. The group added that Christian persecution is very much a "leading indicator" of major humanitarian problems, such as the rise of terror group ISIS.
New Shooting in Paris Leaves Police Officer Dead; France in Mourning After Satirical Newspaper Terror Attack
A shooting on Thursday in Paris has left a police officer dead, only a day after two gunmen who are still at large stormed the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo and killed 12 people. It is unclear whether the two incidents are related, though police have begun identifying and arresting suspects.
Most 'Earth-Like Alien World' Discovered by Astronomers; Speculate on Possible Life
Astronomers have discovered eight new planets in a distant solar system, and called one of them the most "Earth-like alien world" that has ever been found. Three of the planets are said to be potentially habitable, with the Earth-like one having a rocky surface and only slightly warmer temperature.
Creation Museum CEO Ken Ham Posts Video of Enormous Ark Encounter Construction; Notes Atheists May Claim Pictures Photoshopped
Creation Museum CEO and President Ken Ham has posted a short video of the Ark Encounter project construction site in Kentucky, noting that a significant amount of the initial work has already been done. The Creationist expressed that it would be impossible for someone to "grasp the enormity of the project" unless they were there at the site.
12 Dead in Paris Terror Attack Inside Satirical Newspaper Behind Controversial Prophet Muhammad Cartoons
At least 12 people have been killed in Paris after two masked gunmen stormed the offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday, French President Francois Hollande confirmed. The newspaper attracted controversy and was burned in 2011 after it published a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, deemed insulting to the Muslim world.
Atheist Groups' Billboards in Gulf Coast Claim People Can Be 'Good Without a God'
A number of atheist organizations have joined together to release a series of billboards throughout the Gulf Coast this week, presenting messages that tell people that they are not alone if they don't believe in God, and that people can be good "without a god."
North Korea Close to Mounting Nuclear Warheads and Targeting the US, South Korea Warns
South Korean ministry of defense officials warned on Tuesday that North Korea could be close to obtaining the technology required to miniaturize nuclear warheads and mount them on ballistic missiles, which could potentially threaten the United States.
Germans Hold Mass Protests Against 'Islamisation' of Europe; Counter Rallies Accuse Them of 'Nazism'
A number of German cities this week have hosted mass protests against the "Islamisation" of Europe, with over 18,000 people attending an anti-immigration rally in Dresden on Monday. Counter rallies have also sprung up, however, claiming that the protesters are displaying racism and Nazism.