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Obama defends absence of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iran nuclear deal terms
Obama defends absence of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iran nuclear deal terms

The US President made his case in a news conference responding to critics at home and abroad.

'Death with Dignity'?: Plan to legalise assisted suicide in US capital opposed

Medical professionals, lawyers, and advocates of disabilities rights have stood together to oppose a proposed measure that would legalise assisted suicide in Washington, D.C.

Greek parliament approves Euro bailout deal as Syriza party fragments
Greek parliament approves Euro bailout deal as Syriza party fragments

The Greek parliament has passed sweeping austerity measures demanded by lenders.

Donald Trump leads GOP race but is the weakest bet when pitted vs. Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump leads GOP race but is the weakest bet when pitted vs. Hillary Clinton

A new national polls boosted the series of real estate mogul Donald Trump's strong performance in surveys, leading a crowded race of 17 presidential candidates hoping to get the nomination of the Republican Party for the 2016 U.S. presidential polls.

\'No way I can\'t believe in God,\' says dad after teen daughter survives plane crash
'No way I can't believe in God,' says dad after teen daughter survives plane crash

A 16-year-old girl miraculously survived a plane crash in the North Cascades in the state of Washington, and even managed to find help after walking in the wilderness for two days covered in burns and bruises.

Netanyahu warns of military action against Iran, saying Israel not bound by nuke deal
Netanyahu warns of military action against Iran, saying Israel not bound by nuke deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country is not bound by the historic nuclear accord struck by Iran and key world powers, describing the deal as a "historic mistake" and warned he is ready to order military action.

$30 to $100 per organ: US abortion clinic\'s illegal sale of foetal body parts uncovered
$30 to $100 per organ: US abortion clinic's illegal sale of foetal body parts uncovered

Abortion provider Planned Parenthood shocked the world recently after it was discovered that they are using the illegal partial birth procedure to sell intact fetal body parts for medical research.

Republican presidential bets unite against \'dangerous\' and \'flawed\' Iran nuclear deal
Republican presidential bets unite against 'dangerous' and 'flawed' Iran nuclear deal

After weeks of bickering and fighting, Republican presidential candidates seemed to take a break from campaigning against their GOP rivals to condemn U.S. President Barrack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran.

Have Christians joined Boko Haram?
Have Christians joined Boko Haram?

A number of militants in Nigeria's Boko Haram are Christians, a country expert has claimed.

Iraqi Christians plead for greater protection following Baghdad killings
Iraqi Christians plead for greater protection following Baghdad killings

The recent kidnap and murder of Christians in Baghdad has prompted the Chaldean Church to issue a demand for greater protection.

No more domestic violence: Faith leaders commit to stamping out abuse
No more domestic violence: Faith leaders commit to stamping out abuse

Britain's religious leaders are to take a stand against domestic abuse at a gathering tonight at the House of Lords.

Sudan: Christian pastors\' defence team close their case
Sudan: Christian pastors' defence team close their case

The defence team of two South Sudanese pastors facing trial for espionage in Sudan have closed their case, and campaigners remain hopeful that they will be acquitted of all charges.

Iran nuclear deal: Is it statecraft or surrender?
Iran nuclear deal: Is it statecraft or surrender?

The nuclear deal agreed with Iran could transform the Middle East.

Greece deal just won\'t work, says International Monetary Fund in damning report
Greece deal just won't work, says International Monetary Fund in damning report

The IMF study says the deal won't enable Greece to trade its way out of debt.

\'Jesus was a migrant too\': Hungarian demonstrators protest border fence
'Jesus was a migrant too': Hungarian demonstrators protest border fence

A thousand people demonstrated in the centre of Budapest against a 100-mile fence to keep out migrants.

World powers\' deal with Iran to ignite Mideast nuke arms race, officials warn
World powers' deal with Iran to ignite Mideast nuke arms race, officials warn

The landmark nuclear accord hammered out by Iran and major world powers is triggering a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that also steps up Russia's influence in the region, according to former and current government officials.