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ISIS executes 160 children and women for refusing to fast during Ramadan, sorcery
The jihadist group Islamic State has executed more than three thousand people in their bid to spread terror not only in the Middle East but around the world, exempting no one as victims include 160 children and women.
Episcopal Church confirms change in law to allow same-sex marriages
The US Episcopal Church changed its law to allow clergy to perform same-sex marriages last night, not pulling back from the move despite the "deep concern" expressed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Over 100 dead in Sinai battles as militants with ISIS links launch offensive in Egypt
Islamic State-linked jihadists tried to spread their brand of militancy to Egypt on Wednesday, attacking military checkpoints in North Sinai and killing 17 Egyptian soldiers, according to Egyptian military authorities.
Jailed US Marine turned imam who sent young men to join terrorists abroad is freed
A former Marine turned imam accused of radicalising terrorists has been set free by a federal judge who said the accused is a "very bad man" but prosecutors failed to prove their case to keep him behind bars.
Louisiana governor signs law making medical marijuana accessible to people
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has on Monday inked a law that would provide access to medical marijuana, more than two decades after the state allowed the chronically ill to use cannabis, according to reports.
President Obama stands firm versus Iran, vows to 'walk away' from bad nuke deal
US President Barack Obama has cautioned on Tuesday that he will "walk away" from any nuclear agreement that deviates from his intended deal, asserting there would be no bargain if all avenues for Iran to build a nuclear weapon are not closed.
60,000 flee Syrian city as ISIS militants attack; help sought for people still inside
At least 60,000 people have been forced to escape the Syrian city of Hassakeh as the Islamic State attacked some communities under the control of government troops.
Israel vows to improve protection of its Christian community following attacks
The Israeli government has vowed to step up its efforts in protecting its very own Christian community following attacks by fringe groups in some Christian areas in the past few years, according to a report.
Ebola back in Liberia 2 months after being declared free of virus that killed over 11,000
Liberia has confirmed two positive cases of Ebola nearly two months since the country has been declared Ebola-free, igniting fears that the deadly virus, which has killed thousands in the region, is making a return.
US survey: 1 in 3 owns firearm; 310 million guns in country with 318.9-M population
A new survey showed that almost one in three US adults owns at least one gun and predominantly white married men over 55 years old.
Warning raised on possible ISIS 4th of July terror bomb attacks in New York and other US cities
The warning was issued by Republican Rep. Peter King, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, who cited information he gathered.
Court order to remove Ten Commandments monument in Oklahoma draws protest
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ordered the removal of a Ten Commandments monument on the State Capitol grounds, ruling that it violated the state Constitution's ban on the use of government property to benefit a religion.
These Bible verses directly address God's definition of marriage and homosexuality
After the United States Supreme Court ruled in favour of same-sex marriage recently, many people have begun searching for Bible verses that best answers concerns relating to gay marriage.
Jeremy Lin talks marriage, credits strong Christian faith for helping him in 'toughest year' of his life
Speaking before nearly 2,000 students at Hong Kong's Chinese University, the 26-old-athlete admitted that his last season with the NBA actually went horribly. "During the first five games, how many did we win?
Lloyd Naten surprised at being elected new Pentecostal Church of God General Bishop
Lloyd L. Naten from the Pentecostal Church of God was taken by surprise as he was suddenly elected as General Bishop during their annual general convention in Arlington, Texas last Friday.
Are US Churches shifting their allegiance on Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
The United Church of Christ voted yesterday to divest from companies deemed to have profited from the occupation of Palestinian territories.