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Gays crying discrimination find new US target: Bar owner who shooed them away
A bar owner in Portland, Oregon was found guilty of discriminating against a group of transgenders after an appeals court upheld a ruling of the state labor bureau.
Tennessee sheriff rejects atheists' request to remove 'In God We Trust' decals from cars
A Tennessee sheriff has rejected a request from an atheist organization for him to remove "In God We Trust" decals from patrol cars.
US Senate Democrats vote solidly to block GOP move to defund Planned Parenthood
The Republican-controlled US Senate failed to pass legislation that aimed to defund Planned Parenthood Thursday that is part of a bill that would avoid a government shutdown by Oct. 1.
Russian forces 'flowing' into Syria as US, Israel receive assurance from Moscow
Russia has deployed 28 combat aircraft to its base in Syria and has started flying surveillance drones as part of a steady military build-up, the New York Times said, citing US officials.
'Pyrrhic victory' for Obama as 'inevitable' nuclear war seen with Iran agreement
A Republican lawmaker from New Jersey warned of an "inevitable" nuclear war between the United States and Iran days before the US Senate Democrats blocked for the third and final time last Sept. 17 a Republican-sponsored legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal.
Former supermodel converts to Christianity and becomes a pastor: 'It was out of my power and God changed me'
Former supermodel Tracy Trinita converted to Christianity, left the industry to study at Oxford and become a pastor. She now travels the world sharing the gospel.
Iraqi priest urges pope to advocate for persecuted Christians
An Iraqi priest forced to flee Mosul has flown to the US to campaign on behalf of persecuted Christians in the Middle East during Pope Francis' landmark visit.
#PopeinUS: Pope Francis' visit to the US in pictures, so far...
Pope Francis is in the middle of a six day tour of the USA. Crowds have followed him over the last few days as he visited Washington, and he's now in New York before heading to his final stop in Philadelphia.
America is not a Christian country. So why is religion so important in the Presidential election?
More people go to church in America, but if you want to know what a Christian country looks like, it's just across the Atlantic.
Republican candidates and faith: What have we learned from the campaign?
We check in with the leading contenders and their pronouncements on God along the road to the election...
China: Christian lawyer 'tortured in prison' kidnapped again
Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng has been 'kidnapped' by Chinese officials after speaking out about his alleged torture in prison, according to China Aid.
US and allies may stay in Afghanistan to deter Taliban
Thousands of American troops may stay in the country beyond the end of 2016.
China's President Xi flies into Washington amid simmering tensions
The visit takes place against a backdrop of alleged Chinese cyber spying and territorial disputes.
Serbia and Croatia at odds over migrant crisis as tensions rise
The former Yugoslav foes traded embargoes and insults on Thursday.
Hillary Clinton shouted, cursed at President Obama over e-mail leak, new book claims
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton may look prim and proper in front of the public's eye, but behind the White House's closed doors, she can have a rude fit of fury, according to a new book.
What is Russia doing in Syria? US still clueless on Putin's stunning move
Russia has sent additional troops to two new sites in Syria amid growing concerns about its real purpose since its involvement was apparently not coordinated with other countries operating in the ravaged-conflict nation, CNN reported