Reuters: Islamic State in Syria abducts at least 150 Christians
(Reuters) - Islamic State militants have abducted at least 150 people from Assyrian Christian villages in northeastern Syria they had raided, Christian Syrian activists said on Tuesday.
A Syrian Christian group representing several NGO's inside and outside the country said it had verified at least 150 people missing, including women and elderly, who had been kidnapped by the militants.
MIDDLE EAST
Rights group calls for U.N. arms embargo on Syria over barrel bombs.
Monitor: 90 Christians abducted by ISIL in Syria. IS militants abduct dozens of Christians in Syria. Islamic State in Syria abducts at least 90 from Christian villages: monitor.
U.S. arms flow to Iraq ahead of planned Mosul offensive.
Qatar assures U.S. it is committed to fighting Islamic State.
ISIS capital in Syria is 'like a big prison,' activist says.
Kerry defends Iran negotiations before Congress.
U.S., Iran positive after nuclear talks, say much left to do.
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2 Turkish reconnaissance planes crash; 4 pilots killed.
Yemen's Houthis say president Hadi has lost legitimacy, is sought as fugitive.
Yemen teeters toward split as Hadi conflict with Houthis spirals.
Gunmen kidnap French woman in Yemen's capital Sanaa.
Fifa task force recommends November and December for 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
ASIA
Former Maldives president dragged into court by police.
Obama to decide soon on troop levels in Afghanistan: Kerry.
Officials: Gunmen kidnap 30 Hazaras in southern Afghanistan.
Pakistan to send back millions of Afghan refugees.
Kashmiris join insurgency against India at highest rate in two decades.
Australian PM Abbott considered sending troops to Ukraine.
Japanese media self-censorship grows in PM Abe's reign.
Jailed Malaysian opposition leader's family seeks royal pardon.
AFRICA
U.S. prepares draft threatening U.N. sanctions on South Sudan.
Libyan PM criticizes U.S., UK and EU for failing to supply weapons.
UNHCR: Thousands flee new surge of violence in CAR.
Deadly blast rips through Nigeria bus. New attack in Nigeria's Potiskum kills 17.
Boko Haram mine kills two soldiers in southeast Niger: ministry.
South Sudan factions resume peace talks.
Togo presidential election to be held on April 15.
Tunisia arrests about 100 militant suspects, signs of Islamic State influence.
Egypt denies civilian deaths in airstrikes on Libya.
Police clamp down on anti-shale gas protest in Algeria.
EUROPE
Foreign ministers urge 'total ceasefire' in Ukraine.
Eurozone backs Greek reforms; key hurdle to extend bailout. Eurozone approves Greek bailout extension.
Ukraine disputes rebel claim that weapons pullback begins. Ukraine rebels say they withdrawing weapons; Kiev doubtful.
US arming Kiev would ‘explode’ situation in E. Ukraine – Russian Foreign Ministry.
France, Germany, Russia, Ukraine renew ceasefire calls.
No deal: Gazprom refuses to supply gas until Ukraine actually pays for it.
Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border.
Multiple drones spotted over Paris landmarks; police puzzled.
Corruption shows no sign of abating in Europe.
9 killed in Czech restaurant shooting.
Three Norwegians charged with helping Islamic State in first Nordic case.
Police in Spain arrest 4 for suspected jihadi recruiting.
AMERICAS
Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill.
U.S. Senate Republicans seek solution on immigration stalemate.
Argentine spy at center of Nisman case accused of smuggling.
Venezuelan 14 year-old killed during anti-government protest.
Colombia-Venezuela relations hit new low after arrest of Caracas mayor.
Venezuela's ruling socialists target another opposition leader.
Severe drought pushes Brazil’s largest city toward water crisis.
Top Panama judge Moncada pleads guilty to corruption.
Alaska becomes third state with legal marijuana.
30 reported injured in Southern California commuter train collision with truck.
Brazil detains alleged deforestation king of Amazon.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror trainees: New ISIS video shows indoctrination of kids as young as 5.
Senior Pentagon official ordered to testify on why judges forced to move to Gitmo.
Manhattan jury finds Palestinian Authority liable for terrorist attacks.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow, S&P finish at records after Yellen comments.
Oil and gas industry in 'bleak' 2014, finds survey.
Yellen: No rate hike for next couple FOMC meetings.
Apple is now more than double the size of Exxon—and everyone else.
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