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'Ludicrous and mad': U.N. committee wants children's worship participation in U.K. repealed
A U.N. committee said students' compulsory attendance in daily religious worships in England and Wales is undermining their freedom of thought, conscience and religion, drawing fire from British lawmakers, one of whom described the U.N. criticism as "ludicrous and mad."
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless hatred' after at least 50 killed in Florida nightclub shooting
At least 50 people have been confirmed dead in a shooting massacre at a nightclub in Florida. Pope Francis said he was holding the victims and their families in "prayer and compassion".
50 killed in Florida nightclub shooting, worst in US history
The shooter was identified as Omar S. Mateen, a Florida resident who a senior FBI official said might have had leanings toward Islamic State militants.
Washington Cathedral to replace windows depicting pro-slavery Confederate flag
To address issues related to racism, the board of the cathedral decided earlier this week to replace the church's windows which depict the Confederate flag, which is considered by some as a representation of slavery, hatred and white supremacy.
Disturbing verdict: Canada's top court rules that some form of bestiality is legal
Voting 6-1, the Canadian Supreme Court recently ruled that sex acts with animals are legal, as long as they do not involve penetration.
Feeding the hungry: Pastor's daughter shows how Christians can help others even from comforts of their own homes
June Ross, a former stay-at-home mother, was recently awarded The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Voluntary Service--the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK--for her efforts to feed the hungry in her country.
Court in U.S. makes history as it approves Army vet's petition to change his legal gender to 'nonbinary'
A court in the United States stamped its approval on a person who sought to change his gender to nonbinary.
ISIS news: Militants shoot fleeing civilians in Fallujah, steal blood from city residents to treat their wounded
Showing increasing signs of desperation, Islamic State (ISIS) militants have resorted to shooting civilians trying to flee the embattled ISIS-held Iraqi city of Fallujah and literally stealing blood from civilians to treat the wounded among them, news sources say.
U.S. election news: Trump vows to appoint pro-life judges while Clinton demands funds for top abortion service provider
Donald Trump vowed to protect the "sanctity and dignity of life" while Hillary Clinton demanded more funding for Planned Parenthood, America's largest abortion service provider that sources say kills an average of 887 unborn babies a day.
Islamic State claims bombings near Shi'ite shrine in Damascus
The ultra-hardline Sunni militants of IS, whose many foes are advancing on a number of fronts in both Syria and Iraq, are avowed enemies of Shi'ites, whom they consider a heretical group within Islam.
Iraqi forces attack ISIS positions south of Mosul
Iraqi troops attacked Islamic State positions south of Mosul on Sunday as the US-led coalition intensifies its campaign against the militants on multiple fronts across their self-proclaimed caliphate.
Almost 9 in every 10 Americans consider birth control as 'highly acceptable,' survey shows
Although some Christians are worried that it might lead to a culture of promiscuity especially among the youth, the use of condoms, pills and other contraceptives seems to be a non-issue for a huge number of Americans.
Scottish Episcopal Church takes first step towards allowing same-sex marriage as sanctions loom
If it approves same-sex unions, the Scottish Episcopal Church may face sanctions from the Anglican Communion, of which it is a member.
WHO recommends delaying pregnancy for couples living in areas hit by Zika virus
In its interim guidance update released earlier this week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) advised people living in areas affected by the Zika virus to consider delaying pregnancy to avoid having babies with birth defects, such as deformed heads.
Scientists claim to have solved mystery of why ancient 'hobbits' from Indonesia are so small
Researchers however claimed that they have already unlocked the secret of the hobbits, and it has something to do with the conditions of the environment they lived in.
Top scientist claims proof that God exists, says humans live in a 'world made by rules created by an intelligence'
A respected figure in the scientific community recently said he found evidence proving that there is a Higher Being, which he described as the action of a force "that governs everything."