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Nations gather in Rome to discuss anti-ISIS push
Nearly two dozen nations gather on Tuesday to plot their fight against the Islamic State militant group in Syria and Iraq and how to choke off its rise in Libya.
UN announces start of Syria peace talks as government troops advance
The United Nations announced the formal start of peace talks for Syria on Monday and urged world powers to push for a ceasefire even as government forces, backed by Russian air strikes, launched their biggest offensive north of Aleppo in a year.
Kansas post office removes 'God Bless America' banner from building, angering residents
A post office in Pittsburg, Kansas removed last Wednesday a "God bless America" banner hanging from its building after an atheist group filed a complaint that it violated the Establishment Clause, angering residents and sparking the distribution of similar banners in the community.
Head of Syrian Catholic Church slams Italy for covering nude statues during Iranian president's museum visit
The head of the Syrian Catholic Church has expressed concern over the decision of Italian authorities to shield nude statues during the visit of Iran President Hassan Rouhani, saying it is [Western] culture that should have been respected.
Brain-deforming Zika virus poses bigger threat than Ebola, experts warn, noting that victims don't show symptoms
Senior medical experts raised the alarm over the weekend that this brain-deforming virus carried by mosquitoes could pose a bigger threat to the world compared to the Ebola epidemic, which killed more than 11,000 people in African nations.
U.K. office criticised for making children choose from 26 gender options to identify themselves
The Holy Bible clearly states that God created only two genders: male and female. For the United Kingdom's Office of the Children's Commissioner, however, there are two dozen gender options, and it is making young schoolchildren choose from these.
How to resist lust? Have an 'intense love for God' and 'never let your guard down,' says Greg Laurie
What to do when temptation of the flesh grips one's senses? To many men, even Christians, giving in to lustâregardless of its consequencesâis so much easier to do than to resist. According to Pastor Greg Laurie, many men are able to engage in illicit sex without being bothered by their conscience because they have given God a "makeover," making Him a "user-friendly deity."
Phil Robertson calls same-sex marriage 'evil' and 'wicked' as he campaigns for Ted Cruz
"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson used Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's event in Iowa to express his distaste of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
Anna Duggar shares how she got into homeschooling for her children
Anna Duggar, wife of Josh Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" is known to be a homeschool mom. But is it a personal decision that she made to educate her children herself, or is it something that was thrust upon her after marrying Josh?
Carrie Underwood says planning a vacation different now with son Isaiah to take along
Planning a vacation is very different for Christian country singer Carrie Underwood now that she's a mother. Back then, Underwood is free to pick places that are fun and adventurous. But now, she has a lot more things to consider.
Justin Bieber praised for helping old lady who fell on street after alleged hit-and-run incident
Justin Bieber used to make the news for driving recklessly and going on crazy brawls, but the Canadian pop star has given off his old lifestyle and embraced a new one. Bieber is so committed to living life like a true Christian that he even took time off from his busy schedule just to help an old lady cross the street.
Candace Cameron Bure is '100% on board' with LGBT issues on 'Fuller House'
"Fuller House" executive producers Jeff Franklin and Robert Boyett recently revealed that they might take on LGBT issues on the show. After all, the original series "Full House" featured three father figures, which is certainly an unconventional family set-up.
Chick-fil-A manager inspires diners by offering 'full, warm meal' to homeless man in exchange for prayer
The Christian fast food chain Chick-fil-A has always been known for its charitable efforts, but when diners of their Murfreesboro, Tennessee branch saw its manager praying with a homeless man, their hearts were touched anew.
'Imams of Instagram' is latest craze on social media
An novel new online trend is proving popular on the social media site Instagram.
Jews welcome new egalitarian prayer space at Jerusalem's Western Wall
Liberal Jews in Britain have welcomed the decision in Israel to establish an "egalitarian" prayer space at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the most holy site in the Jewish religion.
Israeli teens charged over anti-Christian hate graffiti
Three teenagers have been charged in Jerusalem for allegedly writing "Christians to hell" and other religious hate messages on the walls of a Benedictine abbey and an Orthodox seminary next door.