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Christian group opposes allowing gay leaders for Boy Scouts of America

A Christian group is opposing a recent resolution from the Boy Scouts of America's executive committee that allows individuals who are openly homosexuals to lead the organization.

Franklin Graham finds it 'hard to swallow' that Caitlyn Jenner got 'Courage Award'

American evangelist Franklin Graham still cannot believe that Caitlyn Jenner, who is formerly Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner is being honored with the ESPN ESPY Award for Courage for undergoing a sex change.

Religious groups press opposition to Obamacare contraceptive mandate

Despite the changes made to address religious concerns about contraceptive mandate under Obamacare last week, several religious groups continue to oppose the signature healhcare law of the Obama administration.

Kentucky governor orders county clerk: Quit or issue same-sex marriage licenses

A Southeastern governor has ordered a county court clerk to resign if he continues to cite religious reasons for his refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples who want to wed and seek legal acknowledgement of their union.

Iranian diplomats say a nuclear deal has been agreed after marathon talks

"All the hard work has paid off and we sealed a deal. God bless our people," a diplomat said.

Eric Garner settlement: New York City to pay $5.9 million to family of man choked by police

Garner's death a year ago at the hands of police sparked protests around the country.

Greece: Tsipras' next battle is selling the deal to his own party

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a showdown with rebels in his own party today.

South Korean cardinal hails courage of medical workers fighting MERS outbreak

Seoul's new cardinal has expressed his appreciation for the selfless efforts of the Catholic Medical Center's doctors and nurses in the continuing outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in South Korea.

Malala Yousafzai's appeal to world leaders on her 18th birthday: Buy books, not bullets

The youngest person to ever win the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for girls' education has chosen to celebrate her 18th birthday in Lebanon in an extraordinary way that would help other people: by opening a school for Syrian refugee girls.

National poll shows Jeb Bush in virtual standoff with Donald Trump in GOP race

2016 U.S. Republican presidential nomination: Jeb Bush in 'virtual dead heat' with Donald Trump

Oregon takes going high on pot to its literal extreme as it legalises carrying it on flights

Recreational marijuana is used for getting high, but in Oregon, it can now get as high as the sky, literally.

Too much sunbathing is harmful but having too much of God is fine â Victoria Osteen

When she was just a teenager, popular American evangelist Joel Osteen's wife Victoria recalled how she and her friends adored sunbathing, even though there wasn't enough products available for sun protection back then. They loved it because it made them look good, and similarly, when people bask in God's presence, they inevitably become good too.

Pope Francis: The middle class has its problems too