Daily Mail: Race-Hate Massacre Suspect CAPTURED: Gunman Who 'Shot Nine People Dead' At historic South Carolina Black Church After Telling Them 'You're Taking Over Our Country' Is Taken Into Custody By Cops
* Dylann Roof opened fire at the historic Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina around 9pm on Wednesday, killing nine people - three male victims and six females
* He fled from the scene but was caught in Shelby, North Carolina on Thursday morning after a member of the public called cops with a report of suspicious activity
* It has emerged that Roof had entered the church around an hour before the shooting and had joined the bible study group before suddenly opening fire
* He let one woman escape so she could tell the world what happened while a child survived by playing dead
* Among the dead is 41-year-old Reverend Clementa Pinckney, pastor of the church and a South Carolina state senator who leaves behind a wife and two young daughters
* Obama called the killings 'senseless' and said it again highlighted the need for gun control
* The U.S. Attorney's Office has launched a hate crime investigation
The white gunman who allegedly shot dead nine people during a bible study meeting at an African-American church in South Carolina last night has been caught in North Carolina.
Dylann Storm Roof, who sparked an overnight manhunt after fleeing the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, was taken into custody during a traffic stop in Shelby just after 11am.
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State targeted in 22 air strikes by U.S., allies: military statement.
ISIS claims responsibility for shooting down Iraqi fighter jet in Ramadi. Iraq denies Islamic State claim it shot down fighter plane.
US House witnesses describe use of chlorine gas in barrel bombs by Assad regime in Syria.
Assad steps up chemical attacks despite Obama pledge he rid Syria of weapons.
Melee erupts at Yemen peace talks, underscoring rifts.
U.N. calls for Yemen food imports to resume as half of population go hungry.
Dengue fever outbreak infects thousands in war-torn Yemen.
Bahrain says seizes explosives meant for use in Saudi Arabia.
ASIA
Pentagon: Islamic State to continue looking for ways to expand in Afghanistan.
North Korea calls for talks and reconciliation with South.
China says willing to help drought-hit North Korea.
Pakistani military, politicians swap jibes over corruption.
Japan: New Chinese islands don't settle Sea disputes.
MT Orkim Harmony tanker seized by pirates found in Cambodian waters: Navy Chief.
Hong Kong politicians reject Beijing-backed reforms.
China bans Ramadan fasting in mainly Muslim region.
Thailand confirms first case of deadly MERS virus.
AFRICA
Boko Haram crisis: Attack in Niger kills dozens.
Chad bombs Boko Haram positions in Nigeria.
UN urges Libyan factions to reach agreement.
UN peacekeeping chief decries South Sudan's lack of cooperation.
France says can't confirm Algerian fighter killed in U.S. strike.
Kenya issues reward for German al-Shabab fighter.
U.N. uses food aid to fight against child labor in Egypt.
Security forces foil suicide attack in Somali town: police.
EUROPE
Denmark votes in close election.
Bank savings in front line as Greece hurtles toward default.
IMF's Lagarde says 'no period of grace' for Greek debt payment. Greece in default if debt deadline missed, says Lagarde.
Three Ukrainian soldiers killed as fighting intensifies in east: Ukraine military.
Putin aide: Russia does not want arms race with US.
Senior U.S. diplomat: Russia missile plan has 'rattling effect', reality less dramatic.
Russia to build new gas pipeline to Germany.
Russia examines Brussels' legal move to seize state assets.
Pope urges revolution to save Earth, fix 'perverse' economy.
AMERICAS
US House win revives Obama's Pacific trade pact.
US Congress rejects plan for rapid withdrawal from Iraq.
Security concerns limit Syrian refugees coming to U.S..
White House may create Iran 'czar' to finish Iranian nuclear talks.
Cuba to expand internet access to battle country's dire lack of connectivity.
Scioli rival in Argentina ruling party presidential primary said to step down.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Terrorist turf war: Taliban warns Islamic State to stay out of Afghanistan.
Inside Islamic State group's rule: Creating a nation of fear.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
The US Federal Reserve moves towards a rate rise this year.
Nasdaq breaks record-high set during dotcom boom.
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Execute him.
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