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Pastor James McConnell on trial for 'satanic Islam' sermon

An evangelical pastor will go on trial today after a highly controversial anti-Islamic sermon he preached was deemed grossly offensive.

Mark Driscoll signals launch of new church as comeback continues

He is listed as a director of the recently incorporated The Trinity Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Franklin Graham on atheists calling for Air Force Academy football team to quit public prayers: 'I call this a foul!'

Reverend Franklin Graham is shocked to find out that an atheist group is now targeting the US Air Force Academy football team, telling them to quit conducting public prayers since it is "a putrid example of Christian supremacy."

Lord's Prayer ad ban 'slippery slope towards censorship' - Equality Commission

The ban on an advert about the Lord's Prayer from being shown in cinemas could be part of a "slippery slope towards increasing censorship", and will be investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, it was announced on Friday.

How actress Jane Fonda keeps herself young: 'It all has to do with attitude and how you see life'

Actress Jane Fonda has just earned herself a Golden Globe nod for her brilliant portrayal of Brenda Morel in the new Paolo Sorrentino film called "Youth." It is her first nomination in over 30 years, and many are noticing just how energetic and youthful she appeared in the film.

How to survive the holidays without debt while having a meaningful celebration of Jesus' birth

People are always flush with money when December greets them, only to find themselves burdened with debt after the holidays are over. According to information obtained from the Gallup poll, the average American spends around $830 just to buy gifts and food for Christmas.

America's mosques are hiring armed guards amid rising anti-Muslim feeling

Mosques around the United States are warily stepping up security in the face of growing fears about reprisals on American Muslims.

Merkel wants to 'drastically reduce' refugee arrivals in Germany

The move signals a compromise to critics of her open-door policy from within her conservatives on the eve of a party congress.

Election defeat for French far-right marks upset for Le Pen

The result is a setback to Marine Le Pen's hopes of being a serious presidential contender in 2017.

U.S.-led coalition kills 3 more ISIS leaders in Iraq airstrikes as Iraqi troops advance on captured city of Ramadi

Three more senior leaders of the Islamic State (ISIS) have been killed in airstrikes carried out by the US-led coalition in Iraq last month, according to the spokesman for the US military command.

Iranian court sentences woman to death by stoning on International Human Rights Day

An Iranian criminal court in the capital city of the northern province has sentenced a woman to death by stoning over alleged complicity in the murder of her husband, according to reports.

Putin hopes nuclear warheads on Russia's cruise missiles won't be necessary to defeat ISIS

After praising the success of Russian cruise missiles fired against terrorists in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said he hopes that nukes will not be used against terror groups or anyone in the fight against terrorism.

Obama accused of 'covering up' evidence that ISIS is exploiting refugee programme to enable its militants to enter U.S.

The House Homeland Security chief claims that the "intelligence community'' obtained specific proof indicating that the Obama government is covering up evidence about the Islamic State (ISIS) trying to infiltrate the country's refugee program to gain access to the homeland.

FBI director says more terror groups want to attack U.S. now than before 9-11