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Egypt claims 25 Islamist militants killed in air strikes
Egyptian warplanes killed 25 Islamist militants in North Sinai on Saturday, security sources said, as the Egyptian president visited the province after a major escalation of the conflict there.
'The solution, with God's help, is close,' Iraqi army tells Mosul residents
Iraqi jets dropped leaflets over Mosul telling residents that Islamic State fighters would soon be driven from the northern city, saying details of the operation would be broadcast on a new radio station.
Pope heads to South America to champion the poor and the planet
Pope Francis leaves Rome on Sunday for his first trip to Spanish-speaking Latin America, a "homecoming" to a continent where he will champion the rights of the poor and of the planet.
Mid-air crisis tests Christian family's faith: 'God's there saying, It's gonna be alright'
Bishop Kim Brown of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia and his family are feeling blessed to still be alive after the twin engine Cessna plane they were riding blew its engine mid-air.
Franklin Graham: 'Today everything related to God and His Word is coming under fire'
When he was just a young boy, Reverend Franklin Graham recalled that God's Ten Commandments were posted in the classroom and his teacher led them in the Lord's Prayer right before they have their lunch.
Manny Pacquiao responds in Christ-like fashion after Mayweather pokes fun at him
Instead of responding in hate and anger after Floyd Mayweather Jr. poked fun at him in a video, Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao offered him some word of love and understanding.
Shot 8 times up close and still alive: Pianist thanks '7-foot-tall angel' for saving his life
When pianist Marcus Stanley started his career playing for some of the biggest names in the music industry, all he cared about was the money and fame.
Aloha! Solar-powered aircraft completes flight to Hawaii, breaking aviation record
After five risky days traversing the Pacific Ocean, an aeroplane powered only by the rays of the sun completed a historic flight to Hawaii that broke aviation records.
Literally, 'til death do us part': Christian couple ends 75-year bliss in final embrace
During marriage, couples say these words as part of their vows: "Till death do us part." A 95-year-old man and a 96-year-old woman married for 75 years fulfilled this vow when they died in each others arms and clutching hands.
'Christian America is under siege': Faith leaders unite vs. same-sex marriage ruling
Seeking to defend their Christian beliefs and religious freedom, leaders from 11 faith groups recently gathered in front of the Supreme Court to highlight the negative impact of the ruling legalising same-sex marriage across the United States.
More Americans back override of federal court rulings if state officials oppose them
One of three US voters now support the idea that states should have the right to ignore federal court rulings if their elected officials disagree with them.
Montana man, inspired by legalisation of same-sex union, seeks to marry 2nd wife
A polygamist man in Montana is seeking to marry his second wife after he was inspired by the US Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Christian clerks, bakers take stand against Supreme Court ruling on same-sex union
A country clerk in Rowan, Kentucky has been sued for refusing to issue marriage license to gay and straight couples, citing "religious concerns."
Pope Francis to speak about 'protection of creation' in July 5-12 Latin America visit
Pope Francis is set to return to his home continent on Sunday on a swamped seven-day apostolic visit to Latin America's peripheries: Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay, with the pontiff expected to speak about the "protection of creation" and social justice.
Christian pastors to face trial in Sudan, lawyer arrested
Two South Sudanese pastors in Sudan will face trial for espionage and their lawyer has been arrested.
ISIS destroys 2,000-year-old statue, other artefacts as part of its 'cultural cleansing'
The Islamic State has reportedly broken cultural artefacts from the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra into pieces, including one treasure that dates as far back as the second century.