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11-year-old rape victim caught in middle of abortion debate gives birth in Paraguay
A pre-teen girl in socially conservative Paraguay who was denied an abortion by the government after being allegedly raped by her stepfather has given birth on Thursday, highlighting the intense debate between protecting life of the unborn and human rights.
Human heads, bodies on streets: 3 female defectors describe horrors in ISIS capital
Three women who defected from the extremist terror group Islamic State and fled to Turkey described what Raqqa in Syria is under the caliphate's clutches: a paradise turned horror movie.
US hostage Kayla Mueller tortured, raped by ISIS chief before she died, officials say
US humanitarian aid worker Kayla Mueller was repeatedly raped by the top leader of the jihadist group Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, before her death earlier this year, said counter-terrorism authorities.
Universe dying as 200,000 galaxies around Earth burn themselves out, scientists say
This week, a team of astronomers from around the world warned of a very related situation: the universe as we know it is already dying.
First Baptist Church in South Carolina hit for allowing same-sex union, gay ministers
While most Christian churches across the United States are strongly opposing homosexuality and same-sex marriage, the First Baptist of Greenville in South Carolina has taken a different route: it has decided to allow not just gay unions, but also the ordination of gay and transgender ministers.
Franklin Graham's call to boycott Target for removal of gender signs gaining support
Graham's #OffTarget campaign has so far gained support online, liked by over 108,000 Facebook users and being shared over 50,000 times.
Obama's 'diplomacy with dictators' from Iran and Cuba threatens US, warns Rubio
Criticizing what he called the "diplomacy with dictators" being undertaken by United States President Barack Obama, Republican presidential aspirant and Florida Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to reverse the administration's "weak" policy towards Iran and Cuba.
Devil worshippers' gathering in Detroit not a joke; they're 'playing with fire'â priest
Fr. James Martin, a Roman Catholic priest belonging to the order of Jesuits, strongly reminded the public that the gathering of devil worshippers is not a joke.
'Earth Overshoot Day': Humans already used up all of world's resources for 2015
Based on an analysis of the demands the world's population conducted by the independent think tank Global Footprint Network (GFN), human beings have already used up all of the supply of Earth's resources for this year, with still four months left in 2015.
What's the number one cause of broken marriages? American priest shares insight
There are several Catholic couples who seek marriage advice and counseling from Father T.G. Morrow, and based on his years of experience, there is one big reason why some marriages fall apart - anger.
Man who can recite verses in all 66 books of the Bible from memory to share his talent
A man who can recite books of the Bible from memory will be heading a Bible memorization course at the California-based Shasta Bible College and Graduate School this fall semester.
UK Church leaders attack Government for Calais failures
Britain should take its fair share of migrants and stop demonizing them, they say.
Iraq: Military commanders will face court martial for abandoning Ramadi to Islamic State
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is pushing ahead with a reform campaign.
China blasts death toll is now 112 and likely to rise as scores of firefighters missing
More than 720 people remain in hospital four days after Wednesday's disaster.
Kos: Greek government houses 2,500 Syrian refugees aboard passenger ship
The move is a bid to ease sometimes chaotic conditions onshore.
FDA OKs addictive drug OxyContin for young children experiencing 'severe' pain
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed children from 11 to 16 years old to use a frequently abused painkiller.