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US and Arab governments look to combat Islamic extremism
As the battle against the Islamic State continues in Iraq, the US is reportedly considering further action against militants in Syria, while Egypt and the UAE have allegedly launched air strikes against Libyan insurgents.
ISIS gives Iraq Christians 'one week' to convert or die
The Islamic group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, is threatening non-muslims in Iraq with death if they refuse to comply with their orders to convert or leave.
James Foley's touching letter to loved ones: 'I feel you all especially when I pray'
A memorial service was held in Rochester, NH in remembrance of the journalist killed by ISIS. The Foley family recently released a letter Foley wrote while in captivity.
Christian farm owners told to pay $13,000 after refusing to host same-sex marriage ceremony
A Catholic couple who refused to host a same-sex marriage ceremony on their farm have been ordered to pay $13,000.
'Long-term it looks terrible,' says Christian Aid partner in Iraq
"IS is so well mobilised, so entrenched. We don't anticipate them going anywhere quickly," says Ann Ward.
James Foley's siblings say the U.S. could have done more to save their brother
Michael Foley told Katie Couric that the U.S. could have done more to save their brother and the U.S. should reconsider how it deals with terrorists.
'I appeal to you with my heart full of pain' â Pope's plea to Iraqi President
Pope Francis has written to Iraqi President Fouad Massoum, urging him to put an end to the "brutal suffering" of religious minorities at the hands of the Islamic State (IS).
Chinese lawyers demand justice for Christian persecution
A group of lawyers in China are taking action against the demolition of churches, condemning religious persecution by the Government as a "crime" against Chinese Christians.
China warns Pope Francis not to 'interfere' with religion
Though Pope Francis is seemingly eager to build ties with China, the Catholic Church in China is not in favor of the Pope's efforts.
ISIS kidnappers demanded $132 million for James Foley's release
Rebe group ISIS demanded $132 million from Foley's family and the news organization where he worked. The ransom requests were said to have been shared with appropriate government officials. Foley's death is now seen as a result of failure to pay the ransom.
TD Jakes 'deeply troubled' by the 'constant erosion' of young black men in America
As emotions continue to run high in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer, megachurch pastor TD Jakes says it's time for racial profiling to stop.Â
Parents of murdered journalist James Foley sustained by their faith: 'He's in God's hands'
Parents of murdered journalist James Foley sustained by their faith: 'He's in God's hands'
Jim Kelly is cancer-free: Former NFL quarterback's wife thanks supporters for prayers
Former NFL quarterback Jim Kelly is cancer-free.
Against the odds: Brazil's newest Christian presidential candidate
Following the tragic death of the Brazilian Socialist Party's presidential candidate in a plane crash, environmentalist Marina Silva comes to the fore.
RAF planes to look for missing Chibok schoolgirls
Three RAF planes are being deployed to Nigeria to aid the search for the missing schoolgirls abducted in April.
South Sudanese church leaders: 'The West has forgotten us'
South Sudanese church leaders feel that the world has turned its back on their war-torn nation facing a desperate humanitarian crisis.