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'Together 2016': July 16 D.C. event to see Evangelicals, Catholics forging 'historic unity' to 'pray for a reset for our nation'
An ecumenical event will take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on July 16 that will bring together Evangelical and Catholic speakers and musicians.
New York City launches major ad campaign to promote use of public bathrooms based on gender identity
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has launched a campaign to tell the public to use bathroom consistent with their gender identity, regardless of their biological sex.
Former Stanford star swimmer convicted of sexual assault sentenced to just 6 months in jail, drawing protests
A former Stanford University student and star swimmer was sentenced to just six months in jail for his sexual assault of an unconscious woman at a frat party last year, drawing protests from the public for the apparent leniency of the judge.
Doctor opens right-to-die practice in California as End of Life Option Act takes effect
California's End of Life Option Act went into effect on Thursday, allowing terminally ill patients to seek prescription for drugs to end their life. A doctor promptly opened a practice dedicated to the procedure.
Iowa governor under fire from atheists for urging public to join 4-day Bible reading marathon
The governor of Iowa is being targeted by atheist groups for signing a proclamation that encourages the public to join the Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon that will start at the end of the month.
Libyan forces claim port in ISIS stronghold of Sirte
Forces aligned with Libya's unity government said on Friday they had taken control of the port of Sirte, making further gains in Islamic State's North African stronghold.
ISIS claims stabbing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh
Police said unidentified assailants attacked Nitya Ranjan Pandey, 60, while he was walking in the northwestern district of Pabna early on Friday morning.
Chile: Church attacked as student protest turns violent
A student march in Chile's capital on Thursday ended with violent confrontations with police and the sacking of a Catholic church as the radicalization of the country's politically powerful student movement intensified.
Syria: At least 8 dead in Damascus twin bombings
At least eight people were killed and scores wounded in twin suicide and car bomb blasts on Saturday in a Damascus suburb that contains Syria's holiest Shi'ite Muslim shrine, state television said.
Mother straps her daughter to a cot and burns her alive in 'honour killing' act after girl eloped
A Muslim teen who eloped with a man in defiance of her family's wishes knew what was coming to her if she returned home to her family in Pakistan.
Muslims raise funds and help rebuild Christian church in Pakistan
In a nation where interfaith conflict is too regular an occurrence, Muslims and Christians have joined together to rebuild a church.
Christian singer Trey Pearson says many in the industry support him after coming out as gay
Trey Pearson says he's had lots of support from within the Christian music scene, he also talks about the end of his marriage...
Clinton gets Obama endorsement as Democrats seek to unify party
Obama called for Democrats to unite behind Clinton after a protracted battle with Bernie Sanders for the party nomination.
Mexico's ruling party suffers 'severe setback' in polls after president bared support for gay marriage
Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto has suffered a "severe setback'' in the local elections this week after he announced plans to recognise gay marriage and homosexual adoption throughout the country, news reports say.
'Miracle treatment': Stroke patients able to regain mobility in less than a month after stem cell injections
Using donated adult stem cells, researchers from the Stanford University's School of Medicine were able to successfully treat patients whose legs and arms were earlier rendered immobile after suffering stroke.
India's religious freedom row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has insisted that religious freedom is enshrined in India's constitution, but the reality for religious minorities in the country does not match up.