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Landmark ruling: Dutch court orders gov't to protect citizens from climate change
Supporters of the landmark ruling, which holds the Dutch government directly accountable for greenhouse gas emissions within its own territory, believe that court decision highlights the role of governments around the world against global warming.
Jimmy Carter rejects abortion, says he deeply believes in many Christian values
Former United States President Jimmy Carter will not stand up for abortion because it is in "conflict" against his Christian faith.
The Mediterranean's migrant crisis and why Christians should not give in to fear
For millennia, the choppy waters separating northern Africa from southern Europe have been a crossing point for trade and travel. But not so far from the sun loungers and resorts packed with European holiday makers, these waters hide a much darker reality, as the graveyard of countless migrants who tried in vain to flee deprivation and barbarity just beyond Europe's shores.
Decorated sheriff accuses President Obama of apathy in enforcing immigration laws
A Republican Arizona sheriff blamed the Obama administration for the problem of undocumented immigrants in the United States, citing the fatal shooting of a woman in San Francisco.
Texas Supreme Court orders city to repeal or put to a vote its anti-discrimination act
The Texas Supreme Court has ordered the Houston City Council to repeal or put on a ballot in November its Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of 15 characteristics including sex, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity in areas including employment, housing and private accommodations.
23 dead in 5 mass US killings: 2 teenage brothers' slay of own kin caps deadly week
The killing of five family members in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma became the fifth incident of mass killings in 10 days in the United States, becoming "one of the deadliest stretches of homicides that include at least four victims in several years," according to USA Today.
President Obama ignores African warnings, champions cause of gays in visit to Kenya
US President Barack Obama promoted LGBT rights in Kenya as he returned to his father's homeland Friday for the first time as commander-in-chief of a major world power, despite warnings by African leaders to leave home his views on homosexuality.
2 wounded teachers hailed as heroes in Louisiana theatre shooting that killed 3
Two teachers are being hailed as heroes in the Lafayette, Louisiana shooting Thursday night that resulted in the death of three people including the gunman and injury of nine others.
Planned Parenthood scandal: 3 donors quit; Congress move to defund group launched
Reproductive health group Planned Parenthood is facing some trouble with its funders and in relation to funding after the major scandal triggered by undercover videos that surfaced online showing its top officials negotiating the price for the sale of body parts from aborted babies.
Nuke deal critics tell John Kerry: 'You've been fleeced and bamboozled by Iran'
UN Secretary of State John Kerry have been accused of being "fleeced" and "bamboozled" by Iran as he tried to fend off critics of the landmark nuclear agreement hammered out by the world's major powers with Iran.
The Garissa massacre: Stories from the survivors
Many of the victims of the attack three months ago were members of an evangelical student ministry.
Kerry to talk with Russia on Islamic State fight and role Iran might play
"We have to change the dynamic in Syria," said the US Secretary of State.
Turkey attacks Kurdish Workers Party camps in Iraq in blow to peace process
Ground forces hit the PKK as well as Islamic State fighters in northern Syria.
Obama in Kenya: Entrepreneurs hold the key to peace and growth in Africa
The US President said that governments had to ensure the rule of law was upheld and tackle corruption.
Obama administration plans to expand waiver policy on illegal immigrants
A new rule that is being proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allow more undocumented immigrants to stay in the United States while their immigration papers are being processed rather than go to their home countries to apply.
Bill allowing banks to service marijuana stores clears hurdle at US Senate panel
The US Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved a bill Thursday to establish regulated marijuana stores in Washington, D.C. and allow banks to provide financial services to recreational or medicinal marijuana manufacturers, producers or sellers in states where it the drug is legal.