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Outrage as British Muslim family banned from entering US

A British father, his brother and their nine children have been banned from flying to the United States for Christmas to visit Disneyland and family in California.

Hijab-wearing Wheaton professor could lose her job as talks break down

Hawkins was suspended as a teacher at Wheaton after saying on social media that Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

Imprisoned Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi freed after five years

Farshid Fathi was arrested on Boxing Day, 2010 during raids targeting Christian churches.

U.S. evangelical couple linked to child abuse ask God to 'strike our enemies dead'

A Christian evangelical couple who advocates child discipline that centers around "breaking a child's will'' has asked God to strike their critics dead.

U.S. accused of bowing to Iran as it seeks to ease visa restrictions while ignoring Tehran nuke violations

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is accused of bolstering Iranian propaganda when he said that the Obama government could and would help the Islamic Republic bypass current visa restrictions passed by Congress.

Poll: Most US Republican voters back action on climate change

The desire for action is notable for an issue that has barely made a ripple on the campaign trail.

China: One man pulled alive from Shenzhen landslide, 70 still missing

The rescue came 60 hours after a waste heap collapsed and buried dozens of buildings in mud and debris.

Iraqi troops storm into centre of Islamic State-held Ramadi

The operation to recapture Ramadi, some 100 km (60 miles) west of Baghdad, began in early November.

Slovenians vote massively against same-sex marriage, child adoption by gay couples

Although considered among the most liberal ex-communist nations, Slovenia on Sunday rejected the union of same sex couples by a large margin in a referendum, according to preliminary results released by authorities.

In Florida, generosity overcomes division between Church and state

In a small city in Florida, residents are proving that the Church and the state government can cooperate to promote the value of generosity.

Pastor says Christians have biblical duty to help refugees: 'Live by faith versus fear'

For prominent Southern Baptist minister Bryant Wright, however, there is no debate as to how Christians should treat refugees: followers of Christ have the biblical obligation to help the migrants in need.

Flesh-eating bacteria spreading in Syria, adding to civil war and ISIS woes

This disease, scientifically known as leishmaniasis, has been affecting Syria for centuries now, but has only turned into a serious problem for the nation over the past years. Just recently, the head of nonprofit organisation Kurdish Red Crescent, was reportedly infected by this disease.

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