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Legalised euthanasia: Christian doctors in Canada want 'conscience rights' protected
A Christian physician organisation, which represents several thousand Christian physicians in Canada, is sounding an alarm about the implications of a new law that when passed, will forced them to perform legalised euthanasia, which could violate their conscience rights.
ISIS publicly beheads boy for missing Friday prayers, parents forced to watch
For missing Friday prayers at central mosque, a 14-year old boy was beheaded by sick members of the Islamic State (ISIS) before a large crowd that includes his parents in Jarbulus, northern Syria last Saturday, according to reports.
Tallest cross in Western Hemisphere and second largest in world rising in Texas
The tallest cross in the Western Hemisphere will soon rise in Corpus Christi, translated to "Body of Christ," in Texas.
Loud Muslim calls to prayer irk residents of 'Muslimville, U.S.A.'; one complainant threatened with defamation suit
Residents of a city in Michigan are complaining about the loud Muslim call to prayer coming from a mosque every morning.
81 Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots in 2015, highest since 9/11
The number of Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots totalled 81 last year, the highest since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, according to a new report.
Most Republican voters want next U.S. president to be openly critical of Islam, Pew survey shows
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center showed that 70 percent of Americans who identify themselves as conservative Republicans would like to see the next United States president "speak bluntly even if critical of Islam as a whole."
Therapy to convert gays to heterosexuals gaining acceptance, popularity in Israel
Gays who want to become heterosexuals again, even those from the United States, are going to Israel, where a group of therapists are gaining acceptance and popularity for their work.
Donald Trump softens stand on gay rights: 'We're going to bring people together'
Ahead of the crucial New Hampshire primary, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump indicated that his stand on the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgenders (LGBTs) continue to soften.
Russia accuses Turkey of plotting to invade Syria, but Turkish president says claim is 'laughable'
In a statement released last Thursday, the Russian defense ministry accused Turkey of plotting to invade Syria.
Syrian government starving its own people to death in bid to crush rebel forces
Residents, including little children, from a town in southern Syria are in the brink of starving to death, and they have their own government to blame.
1 million people join Rome rally against same-sex union, 'stepchild adoption' plan
An estimated a million people gathered at the Circus Maximus in Rome recently not to watch chariots roar around the racetrack but to defend family and children's rights against the legalisation of civil unions for same-sex couples and the 'stepchild adoption' which is set for voting by the Italian parliament.
German Catholic leader calls for curb on refugee numbers
The Catholic Church in Germany has called for a curb on the inflow of refugees to the country.
Hijab row professor Larycia Hawkins is to leave Wheaton College
The American professor who was widely criticised after she wore a hijab throughout Advent in solidarity with Muslims and who stated that Muslims and Christians worship the same God is to leave her Christian college.
Minnesota public school bans Christmas, Thanksgiving, other holidays in the name of inclusivity
A principal at a Minnesota public school has decided to ban all major holidays including Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas to appease all religions and be "inclusive."
Montana residents protest influx of foreign refugees, blame Muslims for rising crimes
More than 100 people rallied in front of Missoula County Courthouse Monday to protest the influx of foreign refugees in Montana as Muslims are being blamed by some as the cause of high crimes in cities across the United States.
Hijab-wearing American fencing athlete aims to make Olympic history in Rio
American Ibtihaj Muhammad will be making history in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by becoming the first U.S. athlete to compete wearing a hijab, worn by Muslim women in compliance with the teachings of Islam.