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Mideast turns messier as Turkey attacks both ISIS and US-allied Kurdish forces
Turkey has finally joined the fight of the US-led coalition against the jihadist group Islamic State, but the US ally is not only bombing ISIS but also Kurds who are fighting in the American side.
Chinese Christians launch 'make and carry a cross' campaign to protest crackdown
Christians in a province of China have launched a campaign that seeks to make crosses visible everywhere following a continuing state-sponsored crackdown on churches in which crosses are repeatedly taken down following some contentious "clean-up" order, according to reports.
Confederate flags found at Martin Luther King church
Four Confederate battle flags were found on Thursday at the historic Atlanta church where civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. once preached, in a chilling reminder of the shooting of nine African-Americans at a South Carolina church in June.
Pentagon officials tasked to lay out plan for integrating transgender soldiers in ranks
A meeting that will begin the groundwork allowing transgenders to openly serve in the military has been scheduled on Monday by top Pentagon officials, a high-ranking official from the U.S. Defense Department confirmed.
Oklahoma Supreme Court reaffirms order to remove Ten Commandments monument
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has reaffirmed an earlier ruling that orders for the removal of a Ten Commandments monument outside of the state capitol.
Pastor held by North Korea 'confesses' attempting to overthrow the state
Hyeon Soo Lim of Toronto's Light Korean Presbyterian Church 'admitted crimes', says state media.
US is investigating Cecil killing for illegal wildlife trading conspiracy
Dentist Walter Palmer admitted killing the 13-year-old lion and tourist attraction.
French deploy extra riot police to control Calais migrants
Migrants say they will keep trying to cross to Britain/
Jerusalem: Orthodox Jew detained after gay pride march stabbing spree
Six participants in the city's annual Gay Pride parade were wounded, two seriously.
Arson attack by Jewish extremists claims life of Palestinian toddler
The fire is a suspected 'price tag' attack.
Donald Trump takes commanding lead in GOP race as Jeb Bush slides to No. 3 spot
It seems that real estate mogul Donald Trump would remain on top after two new polls showed the billionaire taking a commanding lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Women denounce Planned Parenthood betrayal, deception in Washington rally
Hundreds of women, together with some men who were "betrayed" by abortion service provider Planned Parenthood have gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to protest the deceptive activities of the company.
Amnesty International's bid to legalise prostitution draws flak from celebrities
Human rights group Amnesty International has long received strong support from celebrities such as Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, U2, and even Jon Stewart because of their efforts to abolish abuse and defend those who have been victimized by it. But now that the non-government organization is seeking to legalize prostitution, that strong support has turned into an angry voice of protest.
Renowned genetics expert proves existence of Adam and Eve through DNA research
It's not often that church and science complement each other, but they have this time when a highly respected genetics expert confirmed the existence of Adam and Eve - the first man and woman God has created through an extensive DNA research.
Earth only has 12 hours to prepare for disastrous solar eruption â UK agency
A new report released by the United Kingdom's Department of Business Innovation and Skills said the Earth can experience a massive solar storm, and mankind only has 12 hours to prepare for such a potentially disastrous event.
Rome 'shadow council' speakers push for Church acceptance of contraception, gays
Around 50 chosen representatives of the German, Swiss, and French bishops conferences have gathered at the Pontifical Gregorian University a few months back for a closed-door meeting of the "shadow council" in order to discuss the church's stance on the biblical and theological status of the family.