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Turkish military, US-led coalition launch operation to sweep Islamic State from Syrian town
Turkish special forces units and jets supported by warplanes from the US-led coalition launched an operation in northern Syria on Wednesday.
Evacuees still thankful to God for gift of life even though their homes have been razed by California wildfire
Thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate when a wildfire broke out in southern California last week are starting to return to their homes. However, some no longer had homes to go back to. Nevertheless, the residents are still thankful to God for the gift of life.
Gender ideology harms children, paediatricians group tells educators, lawmakers
A professional group of American paediatricians has urged educators and lawmakers to reject policies that normalise chemical and surgical sex change operations.
Texas attorney general affirms constitutionality of courtroom prayer
In a legal opinion, Texas' attorney general said that an opening prayer before a court proceeding and a voluntary chaplaincy program are constitutional and do not violate the Establishment Clause.
Christians now afraid to go to church in Philippines due to threats from Islamist radicals, priest says
An Italian missionary living in southern Philippines has warned that people are now afraid to go to Mass due to perceived threats from Islamist radicals.
U.S. court upholds religious freedom case against transgender employee
A Michigan federal court on August 18 ruled in favor of a funeral home sued by the state for dismissing a transgender employee who wanted to wear women's clothes at work.
Nigeria: Eight killed as mob turns on Muslim after he saved a Christian accused of blasphemy
Eight people have been killed in Nigeria after a mob burnt down the house of a Muslim man who intervened when a Christian was beaten over allegations he had blasphemed.
Christian aid agency to deliver emergency supplies to war-ravaged Aleppo
World Help has announced today that it is delivering emergency supplies of basic food and bedding for Syrians trapped in war-ravaged Aleppo.
The ultimate travel opportunity: Meet the Pope and play ping pong at the Vatican
A world leading table tennis company has teamed up with a luxury travel firm to offer a $25,000 trip to meet the Pope and play some ping pong at the Vatican.
Man charged with murder over shooting of New York Muslim cleric
A man has been charged with murder after a Muslim cleric and his assistant were fatally shot outside a mosque in New York earlier this month.
Setback for US transgender campaigners as judge blocks Obama policy
The decision by Judge Reed O'Connor granted a nationwide injunction sought by 13 dissenting states just in time for the new school year.
Asia Bibi's last appeal against death sentence for blasphemy to be heard in October
Asia Bibi, the Christian on death row for blasphemy in Pakistan, will have her final appeal against the ruling heard by the Supreme Court in the second week of October.
Faith-based groups mobilise to aid victims of worst Louisiana floods since Superstorm Sandy in 2012
Faith-based groups are showing to the flood-stricken people of the U.S. state of Louisiana that God loves them as aid continues to pour despite the hardships.
Boko Haram turns 10,000 kidnapped boys into indoctrinated young fighters, suicide bombers and spies
A legion of child soldiersâabout 10,000 indoctrinated young fighters, suicide bombers and spiesâthat's what the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram have, aside from its regular forces.
China: Christians pledge to defy authorities as crackdown on churches continues
China's crackdown on house churches not registered with the official state church is growing and now represents the "greatest challenge" faced by these Christians, according to latest reports.
ISIS has a price list for Christian, Yazidi sex slaves, including children as young as 1
Now it's clear: The Islamic State (ISIS) is using captive Christian and Yazidi girls and womenâeven as young as one year oldâto sell them as sex slaves "in the name of Allah" with the proceeds going to its war chest.