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Evangelical Christian leaders air support for President Obama's climate change plan
United States President Barack Obama's so-called "Clean Power Plan" that is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions from coal-burning power plants garnered the support of more than 170 evangelical Christian leaders.
Extreme temperature: Iran city sizzles with near world record-breaking heat of 165°F
At a city in Iran, the temperature is scorching to whole new highs and is nearing record-breaking levels.
Lion's death seen drawing more outrage in US than the killing of blacks by the police
While celebrities and politicians were quick to condemn the shooting of Cecil The Lion, activists from several groups decried their lack of sympathy for the African-American people who lost their lives due to racial discrimination in U.S.
US East Coast, Midwest sizzle from heat wave as temperatures near record highs
Areas in the United States' East Coast and Midwest have been sizzling the past few days due to a dangerous heat wave that has been affecting millions of Americans and pushing temperatures to record highs.
Bin Laden relatives 'killed in private jet crash' in Britain
A private jet crashed in southern England on Friday, killing four people on board, a spokesman for Britain's Hampshire police service said.
Israeli soldiers shoot dead Palestinian teenager near Gaza border
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian teenager near the border fence in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday, Palestinian medical officials said.
Hillary Clinton's presidential drive seen losing steam as public approval rating falls
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the strongest among the Democrat presidential candidates, seems to be losing her steam after only six weeks of putting her campaign for the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections into high gear.
Gangs terrify Los Angeles community with online bet to kill 100 people in 100 days
Two Los Angeles gangs are betting to kill 100 people in 100 days, and sparking Twitter and Instagram users to make a warning under the hashtag #100Days100Nights.
Hike in number of Syrian refugees entering US raises concern on possible terror links
The number of Syrian refugees and asylum-seekers in the United States has risen in the past few years, raising concerns about their terror ties.
Mexicans protest Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, contraceptive bill
Thousands of people held rallies in different parts of Mexico to protest against same-sex marriage and a proposed law that will provide girls access to contraceptives without parental consent.
China stole US corporate secrets, military data in over 600 cyber attacks, NSA bares
More than 600 cyber attacks have been launched in the United States by China, stealing corporate secrets, classified military data and US infrastructure.
Calais: How the migrant crisis shames Britain, and what we ought to do about it
The crisis represents failure at so many levels that it's hard to know where to begin.
CAR: Muslims forced to convert to Christianity
Forced to flee the Central African Republic amid sectarian violence, returning Muslims are being forced to convert to Christianity, Amnesty International said today.
Christians suffering from increasing and various forms of persecution worldwide
Persecution against Christians has been on the rise around the world, ranging from discrimination in Egypt, laws targeting Christians in Pakistan, repression in China, and arson attack in the Holy Land, The Guardian reported.
Nun 'strangled and beaten', priest murdered in Ukraine killings
An elderly nun found dead in her Kiev apartment the same day that a priest died of gunshot wounds may have been tortured prior to her killing, local reports suggest.
Lifting of Iran sanctions could spur more terrorist attacks worldwide, experts warn
Foreign policy experts have warned that lifting economic sanctions in Iran could lead to an increase in terror activities.