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Coptic Christians remain in hiding from Muslim brotherhood
Coptic Christians in an Egyptian village have been under attack by Muslim neighbours since Sunday over a property row which first began in 2012, according to persecution charity International Christian Concern (ICC).
US, allies protest Russian raids as Iranian troops arrive in Syria to back up Assad
In a further escalation of the Syrian civil war, which is increasingly turning into a regional if not global conflict, hundreds of Iranian troops have arrived in Syria to join a major ground offensive backed up by Russian armour and air power in support of President Bashar al-Assad's government, sources said on Thursday.
Israeli couple shot dead by Palestinian gunmen leaving four orphaned children
An Israeli couple have been shot by gunmen while travelling in the occupied Palestinian West Bank.
Oregon Shooting: 'Are you a Christian?' gunman asks students before opening fire
The gunman who opened fire at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, on Thursday, asked students if they were Christian and then shot them.
Underwater worship: Divers start work on Orthodox church, 20 metres deep
Construction of the world's first underwater Orthodox church has begun off the coast of Crimea.
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.