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Pope Francis through Republican eyes: Sound on abortion, dodgy on climate change
While conversatives have lapped up his support for the family and opposition to homosexuality and abortion, they have had a metaphorical choking fit regarding his call for action on climate change.
Hajj stampede leaves hundreds dead and injured
The tragedy has also left up to 719 pilgrims injured.
City in Florida bows to Satanist's lawsuit threat, bans prayers at council meetings
A city council in Florida has decided to ban prayers at city council meetings after a threat of a lawsuit from a Satanist who wants to lead the invocation.
Dems foil US Senate bid to end legalised 'brutal' killing of pain-capable unborn kids
The US Senate failed to pass a bill Tuesday that would prohibit abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Colombia's 50-year war against FARC rebels could end in six months
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the top FARC rebel commander pledged on Wednesday to end their conflict.
EU leaders pledge aid for Syrians and cooperation to stem migrant flow
The summit was described as less tense than feared after weeks of feuding.
Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no deal is reached with US
Russia has increased its military presence inside Syria and its arms supplies to the Syrian army.
Pope Francis likely to get a mixed welcome from US Congress
Francis is set to become the first pope to address a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Fewer US women underwent abortion for unintended pregnancies in pro-life states
A study by the Guttmacher Institute showed women had less abortions in states with tough anti-abortion laws.
Kim Davis says marriage licences issued to gay couples by her deputies are invalid
Defiant Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis who refused to issue marriage licenses to gay couples said the licenses issued by her staff are invalid.
Pope Francis speaks up for innocent victims of abortion
Pope Francis spoke up for the victims of abortion and for those caught up in the immigration crisis in his strongest speech so far since arriving in the US.
Pope in US: 'Religious liberty is one of America's most precious possessions'
The Pope has stated that the right to religious liberty is "one of America's most precious possessions".
This Mideast country offers to build 200 mosques but no home to Syrian refugees
Instead of giving away funds to build 200 mosques in Germany, the Kingdom should take in refugees fleeing from the civil war in Syria.
Beware of jihadists who exploit religion, warns Putin at Russia mosque opening
The President of Russia has used his speech at the opening of the rebuilt Grand Mosque in Moscow today to attack Islamist terror groups that "cynically exploit religious feeling for political ends".
Israel will compensate church torched by Jewish extremists
Israel have said they will pay damages to the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha after an arson attack by Jewish extremists.
How fallout from the US gay marriage ruling is splitting the world of Christian academia
Goshen College in Indiana and Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia expanded their hiring and benefits policies in July to include same-sex couples.