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What's behind the spate of arson attacks on southern black churches?
Six predominantly black southern churches have burned in the past week, sparking fears that arson attacks are on the rise in the US.
Charles Scott, Pentecostal Church of God head, quits after call for change
Charles Scott, the head of the Pentecostal Church of God (PCG), has reportedly stepped down following the end of his term.
Geronimo Aguilar, ex-megachurch pastor, found guilty of sexual assault
Former megachurch pastor Geronimo Aguilar, 45, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting his two sisters almost 20 years ago, who were only 13 and 11 years old at the time and he now faces potential life sentences for the two felonies.
US Episcopal Church makes history by electing 1st black presiding bishop
Following the horrific Charleston church shooting that claimed the lives of nine church members from the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church recently, the U.S. Episcopal Church made history as it elected its first black presiding bishop on Saturday at its general conference in Salt Lake City.
Pastors' group urges action to oppose court ruling on same-sex marriage
The Coalition of African-American Pastors (CAAP) is encouraging Christians to oppose the Supreme Court's recent ruling on same sex marriage by causing civil obedience, since people need to "do something to get arrested to call attention to the injustice."
Christian woman Asia Bibi bleeding, in 'terrible pain' in Pakistani prison
Things have taken a turn for the worse for Asia Bibi, 50, the falsely accused Christian woman who has suffered jail time in Pakistan for six years already since her health has severely declined.
Girl in iconic Viet War photo learns to forgive oppressors through Jesus
Kim Phuc, the crying little girl who was photographed running naked away from an attack during the Vietnam War back in 1972 has learned to forgive her oppressors through Jesus Christ, and is now using all of her time and resources to campaign for peace around the world.
Kuwait mosque attack: Suicide bomber was young Saudi man
Kuwait identified the suicide bomber behind its worst militant attack as a young Saudi Arabian man
France beheading attack: Suspect admits killing, police make link to Syria
The suspected Islamist who attempted to blow up a French chemical plant on Friday has admitted killing his manager beforehand, a source close to the investigation said on Sunday.
Tunisia attack: Saif Rezgui was radicalised in secret
On Wednesday, Saif Rezgui sat down with friends in his Tunisian hometown to chat about his favourite football team, girls and his breakdance skills over coffee and cigarettes.
Texas attorney general says county clerks can refuse gay couples
County clerks in Texas who object to gay marriage can refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Sunday.
Charleston united by faith: 'We prayed and we forgave'
The warmth and unity shown by the city in the face of tragedy, Charlestonians say, reflects a deep-rooted religious faith.
Cameron: We must defeat 'poisonous ideology' of Islamic State
David Cameron said that Friday's attack at a Tunisian hotel demonstrated the "level of evil" Britain is dealing with and drew parallels with previous attacks.
First of its kind: Vatican, Palestine sign treaty on religious freedom
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have inked on Friday an agreement recognising the freedom of religion in the latter, the deal being the first of its kind signed with a Muslim-dominated country.
US braces for possible July 4th ISIS attacks as authorities note 'great deal of chatter' on terrorist network
In an ominous warning issued jointly by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Counterterrorism Center, all US law enforcers have been instructed "to be vigilant and prepared" ahead of the July 4th Independence Day holiday in the US following apparently coordinated and nearly simultaneous terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait.
French attack suspect: lone wolf Islamist or 'guy who flipped'?
Even as French investigators piece together a clearer picture of events that led on Friday to the beheading of a transport firm manager and attempted destruction of a chemicals plant, the real motivation of the chief suspect remains elusive.