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'We will send jihadists straight to hell': Lebanese Christian women take up arms after deadly suicide bombings
Christian women in Lebanon are arming themselves in the wake of a series of devastating suicide attacks on Monday.
US Episcopal Church leadership calls for repeal of North Carolina transgender law
Leaders of The Episopal Church in the United States have spoken out against laws that restrict access of transgender people to public bathrooms and other facilities.
Samaritan's Purse helps West Virginia get back on its feet after deadly floods
West Virginia is reeling from historic flooding that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 23 people.
French President Hollande reopens Paris Salvation Army centre for urban poor
French President Francois Hollande led the reopening Salvation Army's refurbished City of Refuge in Paris after three years of renovation.
Zimbabwean Bishop calls for Mugabe resignation after torture reports
A senior church leader in Zimbabwe has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign over reported incidents of torture, harassment and abduction of civilians.
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
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
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
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
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.
Soldiers beheaded, churches destroyed and constant fear: Syrian Christian on life under ISIS in Raqqa
Raqqa was overrun by Islamic State miliants on 13 January 2014.
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, 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 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
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 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."