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Muslim gunman attacks Philadelphia cop \'in name of Islam\'— but mayor says Islam has nothing to do with it
Muslim gunman attacks Philadelphia cop 'in name of Islam'— but mayor says Islam has nothing to do with it

One of Philadelphia's police officers was ambushed execution-style and nearly killed by a Muslim gunman who admittedly committed the terrorist act "in the name of Islam" on Thursday.

Egypt\'s parliament meets after more than three-year absence
Egypt's parliament meets after more than three-year absence

The new parliament, which will be dominated by an alliance loyal to now President Sisi, has 568 elected members plus another 28 appointed directly by him.

Anti-migrant protest turns violent as German welcome falters
Anti-migrant protest turns violent as German welcome falters

A police spokesman said roughly half of those at the PEGIDA protest were from the 'hooligan scene'. Some in the crowd threw bottles and fire crackers at officers, and riot police used water canon to disperse the protesters.

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Church must repent of "second class" treatment of gays, Anglican leaders warn Primates

More than 100 Anglicans including the Dean of St Paul's have written a letter to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, urging repentance for "second class citizens" treatment of gay people. The letter is timed to coincide with the Primates' Meeting.

Dean of St Paul\'s: Anglicans need each other despite deep split over homosexuality
Dean of St Paul's: Anglicans need each other despite deep split over homosexuality

One of the Church of England's most senior clergy, The Very Revd David Ison, writes exclusively for Christian Today ahead of the vital meeting of the world's top Anglican leaders this week.

Muslims to become second largest religious group in the U.S. before 2040, study says
Muslims to become second largest religious group in the U.S. before 2040, study says

Before 2040, Muslims will become the second largest religious group in the United States after Christians and American Muslims will reach a population of 8.1 million by 2050.

South Carolina lawmakers defy Supreme Court, file bill withdrawing recognition of same-sex marriage
South Carolina lawmakers defy Supreme Court, file bill withdrawing recognition of same-sex marriage

Lawmakers in South Carolina have filed a measure seeking to withdraw recognition of same-sex marriage in the state in defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last June.

As U.S. aims for Mars, Europe takes a different path as \'The Moon Awakens\'
As U.S. aims for Mars, Europe takes a different path as 'The Moon Awakens'

Europe's space agency made known its intention to further study and undertake another mission with willing partners to send humans once again to the Earth's closest satellite.

Republican Presidential race has \'sidelined fight against poverty in US\'
Republican Presidential race has 'sidelined fight against poverty in US'

With immigration and national security leading the Republicans' national debates, and outsider candidates like Donald Trump grabbing attention, the conservative anti-poverty effort has been shunted aside.

Gunman in Philadelphia shoots police officer, claims allegiance to ISIS
Gunman in Philadelphia shoots police officer, claims allegiance to ISIS

Philadelphia Police said he pledges his allegiance to Islamic State, However a top U.S. Muslim advocacy group said it had found no evidence that Archer was an observant Muslim.

Three tourists stabbed in beach attack in Egypt
Three tourists stabbed in beach attack in Egypt

The Security Information Center of Egypt's Ministry of Interior said in a statement that two Austrians and a Swede had been injured while the attackers were trying to escape.

World\'s top drug lord captured by Mexican police after six month prison break
World's top drug lord captured by Mexican police after six month prison break

Once featured in the Forbes list of billionaires, Guzman led a cartel that has smuggled billions of dollars worth of cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines into the United States and fought vicious turf wars with other Mexican gangs.

Armed men kidnap missionary in Mali, Christian radio station attacked
Armed men kidnap missionary in Mali, Christian radio station attacked

Incident comes nearly four years after she was abducted by Islamist militants from the same house

ISIS second in command and spokesman Adnani wounded in Iraq coalition airstrike
ISIS second in command and spokesman Adnani wounded in Iraq coalition airstrike

The chief spokesman of the Islamic State (ISIS) has been seriously injured in an airstrike in Anbar province recently, it was reported.

Alabama sues U.S. government for failing to consult state over Syrian refugee settlement
Alabama sues U.S. government for failing to consult state over Syrian refugee settlement

Alabama filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government Thursday to stop refugee settlement in the state, saying the Obama administration failed to consult states over the issue.

Americans support Obama\'s gun control executive actions but doubt that they can reduce deaths
Americans support Obama's gun control executive actions but doubt that they can reduce deaths

Majority of Americans support President Barack Obama's new gun control executive actions that aim to step up federal background checks for gun purchases and enforcement of current laws.