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U.S. presses U.N. to fight for LGBT rights: 'Condemning Orlando terrorist attack that victimised gays is not enough'
The United States said the nations of the world should do more than just condemn the massacre in a Florida gay nightclub on Sunday, telling the United Nations on Monday that it's about time to fight for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
Hillary Clinton utters 'radical Islam' for the first time, links ISIS to Orlando terrorist attack
Unlike U.S President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton said Monday she's not afraid to say "radical" Islam in condemning the lone-wolf terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida on Sunday that killed 50 people, including the terrorist gunman.
Pakistan council condemns 'honour killing,' says it's against Islam and anybody who does it is a heretic
In a rare edict, an Islamic council in Pakistan has issued a fatwa condemning the practice of "honour killing" over perceived harm done to a family's reputation, saying it is against the teaching of Islam and that anyone who resorts to this practice is a heretic, the Religion News Service reports.
Abu Sayyaf beheads 2nd Canadian hostage in Philippines, says it was meant to embarrass President-elect Duterte
The Philippine government confirmed on Tuesday that the notorious Abu Sayyaf group has beheaded a second Canadian hostage after their demands for a $1.3-million ransom was not met.
Australia: Muslim cleric leaves country after anti-gay controversy
A British-born Shia Muslim cleric who toured Orlando this year and previously preached that "death is the sentence" for homosexual acts has left Australia, after the government launched an urgent review of his visa.
Orlando: The images that show the world remembering a tragedy
All around the world national monuments were lit up in the rainbow colours of the LGBT community, as people gathered for vigils marking the tragedy.
More Americans think abortion is 'morally wrong' than 'morally acceptable,' Gallup poll shows
The number of residents in the United States who think that abortion is "morally wrong" increased over the past year, a recent survey by the research-based consulting company Gallup revealed.
Pro-life advocates criticise UN for 'championing' abortion in Ireland
Pro-life groups and individuals are joining forces to criticise a recent ruling from the United Nations human rights committee describing the ban on abortions imposed by the Irish government as a violation of women's rights.
Afghanistan: Catholic human rights worker abducted in Kabul
Judith D'Souza, 40, had been working for the Aga Khan Foundation promoting the economic empowerment of women when she was abducted in the Qala-e-Fatullah area of Kabul on June 9.
Terrorist groups working to paralyse cities with just one click, warns head of British intelligence
The United Kingdom's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) chief, Robert Hannigan, warned that terrorists and rogue states are building up their technical capabilities to paralyze urban areas in an instant.
Pistorius trial: Christian faith means 'it is right to forgive Oscar', Steenkamp's father tells court
Christian faith compels Reeva Steenkamp's parents to forgive Oscar Pistorius but he must pay for what he has done, her father has told the court.
Court stops U.S. university from enforcing policy that curbs Christian group's liberty to share faith with students
A North Carolina court has stopped the North Carolina State University from enforcing its policy requiring a Christian student group to get a permit first before they could freely share their faith with other students.
Pope Francis condemns easy access to guns after Orlando massacre
Pope Francis condemned the easy availability of guns, speaking one day after the Orlando massacre, the deadliest shooting in American history.
Transgender files appeal after court rejects plea to change her name from Elizabeth to Elijah, saying 'it's a type of fraud'
Lawyers for a woman who identifies as a man have filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals in the U.S. state of Georgia after a superior court judge denied her request to change her name from Elizabeth to Elijah.
Man admits using Target, Starbucks bathrooms to help women get pregnant
A New York City university professor had admitted to using bathrooms at Target and Starbucks for sexual activities to help women get pregnant.
Man stabs Paris police commander to death, Islamic State claims attack
The attacker repeatedly knifed the 42-year-old commander in the stomach before barricading himself inside the house in a Paris suburb.