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Marco Rubio talks about his faith and its role in nation-building at 2015 Values Voter Summit
Sen. Marco Rubio talks about his faith in God and its role in nation building in his speech at the 2015 Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C.

Nine dead in another US college shooting: 'Somehow this has become routine,' says Obama
The suspect fired dozens of shots into a classroom full of screaming students.

Russian airstrikes hit CIA- trained rebels as Iran moves troops to support Syrian regime
The civil war is turning still more regional and global in scope.

Iran's Khamenei threatens Saudi Arabia with 'harsh' measures over Hajj deaths
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly threatened Saudi Arabia with "tough and harsh'' retaliation for failing to swiftly repatriate the bodies of Hajj stampede victims to Iran.

Planned Parenthood blasted for spending millions in travels, salaries, blowout parties
The Planned Parenthood and its affiliates came under heavy criticism after a House report showed they spent millions in recent years on parties and travel, contribution to political causes and efforts, first-class travel and "lucrative" salaries for its employees, FoxNews said.

US government unable to stop Americans from joining ISIS, Congress report says
Congress has released on Tuesday its new report that indicated a flop in the United States government's strategy to curb terrorist travel and prevent its citizens from being recruited by members of the Islamic state.

Obama wanted Argentina to provide nuke fuel to Iran, Argentine president discloses
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner revealed in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Monday that a former administration official tried to convince Argentina to provide nuclear fuel to Iran.

Russian Orthodox Church supports Putin's 'holy war' in Syria to protect Christians
Russia is waging a "holy war" in Syria to protect innocent Christians against the "tyranny of terrorism," the powerful Russian Orthodox Church declared in a statement on Wednesday as Russian warplanes began conducting airstrikes in Syria.

Russia unleashes 'most violent, ferocious' airstrikes in Syria, drawing concerns in US
US lawmakers warned of the consequences of Russian military action in the Middle East moments after high-flying Russian warplanes unleashed the "most violent and ferocious" airstrikes Syria has ever known in four years of civil war on Wednesday.

ISIS prisoners used as blood and organ donors, claims escaped hostage
According to Abo Rida, an escape hostage, ISIS is using healthy prisoners as organ and blood donors for terrorists in need.

Syrian airstrikes a 'holy battle,' says Russian Orthodox Church
Russia's recent air strikes against ISIS in Syria have been praised as a "holy battle" by the Russian Orthodox Church.

Social media used in fulfilling the 'Great Commission' and delivering the gospel
Last Wednesday, a social media campaign entitled #goeverywhere2015 spearheaded by yesHeis called for Christians all over the world to participate in an online "Thunderclap," to deliver the message of the gospel everywhere.

Persecution in Pakistan: Four Christians at risk of extrajudicial killing
Four Pakistani Christians facing charges of blasphemy could be at risk of being killed extrajudicially, Fides news agency reports.

Iraqi Christian refugees turned away by USA
More than 20 Iraqi Christians who have fled ISIS, crossing into the US from Mexico, have been denied religious asylum by the USA, and could be extradited within days.

Thousands of evangelical Christians descend on Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles
Thousands of evangelical Christians from 80 countries worldwide are meeting in Israel this week to worship and praise in an event organised by the International Christian Embassy of Israel, an organisation that aims to stand with Israel "in support and friendship".

Iran: Man accused of blasphemy taken off death row to study theology
An Iranian man who was on death row for blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammed has had his sentence commuted to studying theology and reading 13 religious books.