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EU is 'running out of time' to deal with migrant crisis, says top official

The European Union edged closer on Monday to accepting that its Schengen open-borders area may be suspended for up to two years.

UN launches Syria peace talks, opposition threatens boycott

Opposition groups signalled they would stay away unless the government and its Russian allies halt air strikes and lift sieges on towns.

Pope Francis seeks Protestant forgiveness for past persecution

Francis asked "forgiveness for the un-gospel like behaviour by Catholics towards Christians of other Churches".

Italian evangelical churches help open 'humanitarian corridor' to 1,000 refugees

An Italian ecumenical mission is in Lebanon this week to finalise details of a project that aims to relocate 1000 refugees to Italy on humanitarian visas "to save people from embarking on deadly journeys across the Mediterranean.''

As pro-life Americans march, Obama hails Supreme Court ruling legalising abortion

In a statement to mark the anniversary of the US Supreme Court ruling essentially legalising abortion, Obama said his administration is committed to protect women's rights, including killing their unborn children.

'Life at Conception Act' introduced in U.S. Congress to protect the unborn

U.S. Senator Rand Paul has introduced a bill that would provide equal protection for the unborn child.

FBI probes Kent University professor for alleged ISIS ties, bid to recruit students to join terror group

An Ohio university professor is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) including recruiting students to join the terror organization.

Judge orders company to pay $115,000 to transgender in U.S. sex discrimination case

A Minnesota judge has ordered a check-print and financial services company to pay $115,000 in damages and attorney fees and write a letter of apology to a transgender woman for refusing her to use the women's bathroom.

Florida court junks atheist group's lawsuit on alleged state aid for prison ministries

A Florida circuit court has dismissed an eight-year lawsuit filed by an atheist group that sought to stop state funding to two faith-based prison ministries that rehabilitate former prisoners from drug and alcohol addiction.

Christian singer Matthew West defends the lives of the unborn in the song 'Untold'

Many Christians have been fighting for the rights of the unborn throughout the years, and gospel singer Matthew West decided to join the cause by singing about it in the song entitled "Untold."

Why must we care for refugees? Because God commands it, says Rick Warren

Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church does not think that Christians can turn a blind eye to the ongoing refugee crisis. During his address at the GC2 Refugee Summit held at Community Christian Church in Naperville, Illinois, Warren even says that Christianity will be doubted if people do nothing to help immigrants.

Another 'Duck Dynasty' addition: Jep and Jessica Robertson adopt black baby boy

Right after "Duck Dynasty" stars Willie and Korie Robertson announced that they will be opening their home to an adopted kid, their relatives Jep and Jessica Robertson have followed suit and are now welcoming an adopted four-month-old Black baby named Jules Augustus (lovingly nicknamed Gus) to their family.

Billy Graham says people should learn from the sins of men and women from the Bible

The Bible does not shy away from the controversies of the past and gives an honest account of the mistakes made by men and women before. According to legendary evangelist Billy Graham, there is a good reason why the Bible does not "gloss over the faults of those whose lives it records."