Mark Yapching
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Lawyers warn of 'God's judgment' if Supreme Court allows same-sex marriages
As the US Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on cases from various states questioning the constitutionality of same-sex marriages, a group of lawyers is warning of "God's judgment" should the Supreme Court give the unions its backing.
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Yemen's Christians forced to worship underground amid ongoing conflict, bishop says
Christians in war-torn Yemen are being forced to worship in hiding in order to stay safe, a church official in the region revealed.
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Hillary Clinton wants constitutional rights for same-sex couples
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is calling on the Supreme Court to guarantee constitutional rights for same-sex couples.
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Michigan governor vows to veto religious freedom bill unless civil rights are protected
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says he will veto a religious freedom bill in his state if it fails to include an expansion of the Elliott-Carter Civil Rights Act.
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Turkish ruling party's stand on Armenian genocide worries Christians
Christians in Turkey are worried about the Justice and Development Party's stance on the 1915 Armenian genocide.
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Radicalised Western Muslim mothers urge children to jihad
Radicalised Muslim women from the West are raising their children to fight in a jihad or "holy war" with the Islamic State.
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Over half of Americans support same-sex marriages, Reuters poll finds
A Reuters poll has found that more than 50 of Americans are in support of same-sex marriages and protections for the LGBT community.
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Amended abortion bill awaits vote by South Carolina Senate committee
A heavily amended version of an abortion bill is awaiting a vote from the Medical Affairs Committee of the South Carolina Senate.
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Iowa official says Christians should enjoy special rights under US law
A Republican party official from Iowa has said that Christians should enjoy special rights under US law over other faiths in the country.
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Former Chibok schoolgirl asks for help in rescuing her missing schoolmates
One of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls who was able to escape Boko Haram has appealed for help in bringing back the other girls who remained in the hands of the militants.
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Maine's lawmakers mull Indiana-like religious freedom law
A lawmaker in Maine has proposed a bill whose provisions could define it as a Religious Freedom Restoration Act or RFRA for the state.
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Louisiana lawmakers debate religious freedom bill despite controversies
Lawmakers in Louisiana continue to debate a religious freedom bill despite the controversies faced by legislators in other states over similar laws