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Pastor convicted of 'spreading corruption on Earth' given temporary reprieve in Iran
A Christian house church leader has been set free from prison in Iran but only for a limited time, as nuclear talks enter the final phase between the the country and US-led powers.
Two Indonesian pilots 'radicalised' by ISIS pose threat to global security â Australia
Two Indonesian pilots are believed to have been radicalized by the extremist jihadist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), raising concerns from law enforcement authorities around the world.
Young Christians in Pakistan form group to protect their churches from terrorist attacks
Inspired by words from the Bible, young Christian men in Pakistan have formed a group to defend their churches, after Christian congregations recently became the targets of terrorist attacks in the predominantly Muslim countr
Religious groups seek US Supreme Court action on Obamacare contraceptive rules
Three religious educational institutions are asking the US Supreme Court to intervene in their appeal to overturn the contraceptive accommodation mandate under the Affordable Care Act.
Background check lapse allowed church shooter Dylann Roof to buy gun, says FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said South Carolina mass shooting suspect Dylann Roof "should not have been allowed to purchase the handgun" last April but a lapse in background check enabled him to do so.
Christian bakers blast Oregon gag order as they draw huge online funding support
The owners of the Oregon bakery Sweetcakes by Melissa who were fined $135,000 last July 2 for discriminating against a lesbian couple in 2013 have denounced the supposed gag order that prevent them from speaking about the case.
Doctor who falsely diagnosed patients with cancer gets 45 years for healthcare fraud
A Detroit doctor who administered unnecessary chemotherapy and other treatments to 553 patients many of whom were told that they had cancer and billed Medicare and private insurance companies for $34 million in fradulent claims was sentenced to 45 years in prison in federal court Friday.
FBI says it prevented ISIS from launching terrorist attacks in US to mark 4th of July
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it was able to stop terror attack plans of the Islamic State (ISIS) in the US intended for the Fourth of July celebration.
Displaced Christian Iraqi girl forgives ISIS, says her words come from the Holy Spirit
Maryam Benham, as interviewed by Sat7 last year. The unwavering faith of a young refugee who was forced to flee her homeland in the Middle East with her family has stood out among the many horror stories on the Islamic State's terror campaign in the region, after she said she forgives ISIS and her words come from the Holy Spirit.
UK actor Michael Enright gives up cushy life to become anti-ISIS fighter in Syria
British-born actor Michael Enright led a pretty comfortable life in Los Angeles, and his career had been quite good, with the actor getting minor roles in blockbuster hits such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and comedies like "Old Dogs." He has also steady roles in the television series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" and "Cold Case."
Belgium rescues Christian refugees from war-torn Syria in secret 2-month operation
Some 240 refugees hailing from Syria have taken refuge in Belgium, according to ASSIST Ministries.
Israel hits draft Arab UN resolution that omits Jewish, Christian ties to Jerusalem
Israel has denounced an impending decision by the United Nation's cultural institution on the city of Jerusalem, saying it takes no notice of Jewish and Christian connections to the biblical city.
Latest ISIS executions show risks faced by secret resistance groups in Syria and Iraq
The recent killings of alleged spies in the ranks of the Islamic State shows the huge risks being taken by activists who struggle to reveal to the world what it is like to be in the belly of the beast, according to a report.
Why did jihadists attack Tunisia? Catholic priest provides comprehensive explanation
One of the Catholic Church's leading Catholic priests in Tunisia has maintained that majority of Tunisians are not extremists despite the terror attack last month which killed 38 people.
Russia poses greatest threat to US national security, joint chiefs nominee tells Senate
Russia is the greatest threat to the national security in the United States, a presidential nominee to a key position in U.S. Department of Defense said.
Donald Trump overtakes Jeb Bush to lead a Republican national poll for the 1st time
For the first time since announcing his White House bid, real-estate mogul Donald Trump has finally overtaken former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in a national poll in what seems to be a statistical vindication for his anti-Mexican remarks.