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Texas judge orders man to marry girlfriend and write Bible verses or else face jail time
A couple were forced to marry at a Texas courthouse after a judge sentenced the man to marry his girlfriend or be imprisoned.
Drugs that could've victimised Christians: US Coast Guard intercepts submarine packed with $181-M worth of cocaine
The United States Coast Guard intercepted last month a semi-submersible vessel carrying some 12,000 pounds of cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Mexico.
Christian leaders in Syria can't contact flock after ISIS kidnapping spree, takeover of city
The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that members of the extremist organization had already taken over the strategically important town of al-Qaryatayn in western Syria.
Alabama joins Louisiana, New Hampshire in cutting funds to Planned Parenthood
Alabama and Louisiana have cut funding to Planned Parenthood in the wake of videos released by anti-abortion activists that allegedly pertained to the sale foetal tissues to medical researchers.
Kabul: Wave of attacks kill at least 42, hundreds injured
A wave of attacks on Afghan police, army and NATO installations in Kabul killed at least 42 people and wounded hundreds, dashing hope that Taliban insurgents might be weakened by a leadership struggle after news of their longtime leader's death.
Islamic State 'executed 2,000 Iraqis in Mosul region'
More than two thousand Iraqis in the northern province of Nineveh have been executed by Islamic State militants controlling the area, the defence minister said on Friday in a recorded statement.
Defying UN travel ban, Iran general who killed 'many Americans' flies to Russia
Despite the travel ban imposed on him and even United National Security Council resolutions barring him from leaving his country, the leader of Iran's shadowy revolutionary guards flew to Moscow last month to meet with top leaders of the Russian government.
Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds
The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on Saturday of wounds sustained in the fire.
Hillary Clinton facing 'criminal probe' by FBI on possible email security violation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun its investigation on Democrat presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton's email account and private server she used while serving as U.S. Secretary of State, her camp confirmed on Thursday.
President Obama won't retract statement comparing GOP critics to Iran hard-liners
U.S. President Barack Obama disappointed legislative leaders when he refused to retract his remark that Iranian hardliners who chant "death to America" are making common cause with Republican caucus.
16 states unite to demand suspension of President Obama's 'Clean Power Plan'
Sixteen states led by West Virginia banded together to call for the suspension of Obama's so-called "Clean Power Plan" as they threaten to drag the proposal to a legal battle.
What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way
Greece might currently be weighed down by financial and political woes, but the Catholic non-profit organization Caritas is helping by offering food and refuge to the country's growing number of poor and migrants.
Trump stands out in 1st GOP presidential debate, but no clear winner or loser seen
With a big target on his back, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump failed to keep his promise of sticking to discuss issues, repeatedly attacking his rivals during the first GOP round of debate in Cleveland on Thursday.
One year on from Islamic State capture, there are no Christians left in Qaraqosh
One year ago, Islamic State militants captured the town of Qaraqosh in Iraq, forcing thousands â many of them Christians â to flee.
Songs of Praise in Calais: Finally the media listens to migrants themselves
BBC TV show: Finally the media gives a voice to the migrants themselves
Pentagon 'strongly suspects' Russia to be behind latest 'sophisticated' cyberattack
Pentagon officials "strongly suspect" that Russia is behind this cyberattack, which affected 4,000 Defense Department employees and civilian personnel.