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Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video
Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video

A group of atheists has forced a public school district to ban the showing of a creationist movie after it sent a complain to say that it is unlawful.

Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans
Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans

The Obama administration has dismissed the complaints of religious entities that questioned California's 2014 decision to require health insurance plans to include coverage for elective abortions.

Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky
Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky

Ken Ham's gigantic Ark Encounter will open in Williamstown, Kentucky on July 7 and thousands of visitors are expected to see the largest timber frame building in the world.

City orders \'Jesus is Lord\' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging
City orders 'Jesus is Lord' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging

With just one complaint, the City of Colorado Springs in Colorado told a church that it is reviewing its advertisements that use the word "Jesus."

At least 36 dead in suspected Islamic State attack at Istanbul airport
At least 36 dead in suspected Islamic State attack at Istanbul airport

One attacker opened fire in the departures hall with an automatic rifle, sending passengers diving for cover and trying to flee, before all three blew themselves up.

Trump\'s campaign denies claims he is backtracking on Muslim ban
Trump's campaign denies claims he is backtracking on Muslim ban

Donald Trump's campaign has denied reports that he is backtracking on his plan to ban all Muslims from entering the US.

Naghmeh Abedini: I found Jesus as a Muslim immigrant to the US
Naghmeh Abedini: I found Jesus as a Muslim immigrant to the US

Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of Saeed Abedini, said that when her family came to America as Muslims immigrants fleeing war, they were converted to Christianity by the love of Christ shown by the American people.

Gay Catholic groups urge Pope Francis to follow apology with action
Gay Catholic groups urge Pope Francis to follow apology with action

Gay Catholic groups want the Pope to do more than just apologise for how the Church has treated LGBT people, asking for action to follow his recent comments on the matter.

Uganda: 9-year-old beaten and burned by father for converting to Christianity
Uganda: 9-year-old beaten and burned by father for converting to Christianity

A nine-year-old Ugandan boy was tied to a tree and burned by his father after he converted from Islam to Christianity, according to Morning Star News.

Justin Welby: Evil-willed people are using Brexit as excuse for hatred
Justin Welby: Evil-willed people are using Brexit as excuse for hatred

Justin Welby did not blame leave campaigners but said: "People who are of evil will are using this as an excuse, a mere sham for their hatred to be expressed."

Mississippi judge: Clerks cannot refuse gay marriages on religious grounds
Mississippi judge: Clerks cannot refuse gay marriages on religious grounds

A federal judge has ruled that Mississippi clerks cannot use religious beliefs as a reason not to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, despite a bill passed by the state legislature intended to carve out that exception for them.

South Sudan is ruled by \'devils and criminals\' says furious priest
South Sudan is ruled by 'devils and criminals' says furious priest

Apostolic Administrator Rocco Taban unleashed a furious broadside in a sermon on Sunday.

US officials affirm special relationship with 'smaller and weaker' UK

President Barack Obama had warned ahead of the EU referendum that Britain would move to the back of the queue on US trade priorities if it voted to leave.

Australia\'s \'sex party\' releases election campaign video attacking Catholic Church
Australia's 'sex party' releases election campaign video attacking Catholic Church

Australia's 'sex party' has released a bizarre election campaign video attacking the Catholic Church.