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81 Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots in 2015, highest since 9/11
81 Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots in 2015, highest since 9/11

The number of Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots totalled 81 last year, the highest since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, according to a new report.

Most Republican voters want next U.S. president to be openly critical of Islam, Pew survey shows
Most Republican voters want next U.S. president to be openly critical of Islam, Pew survey shows

A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center showed that 70 percent of Americans who identify themselves as conservative Republicans would like to see the next United States president "speak bluntly even if critical of Islam as a whole."

Therapy to convert gays to heterosexuals gaining acceptance, popularity in Israel
Therapy to convert gays to heterosexuals gaining acceptance, popularity in Israel

Gays who want to become heterosexuals again, even those from the United States, are going to Israel, where a group of therapists are gaining acceptance and popularity for their work.

Donald Trump softens stand on gay rights: \'We\'re going to bring people together\'
Donald Trump softens stand on gay rights: 'We're going to bring people together'

Ahead of the crucial New Hampshire primary, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump indicated that his stand on the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgenders (LGBTs) continue to soften.

Russia accuses Turkey of plotting to invade Syria, but Turkish president says claim is 'laughable'

In a statement released last Thursday, the Russian defense ministry accused Turkey of plotting to invade Syria.

Syrian government starving its own people to death in bid to crush rebel forces
Syrian government starving its own people to death in bid to crush rebel forces

Residents, including little children, from a town in southern Syria are in the brink of starving to death, and they have their own government to blame.

1 million people join Rome rally against same-sex union, \'stepchild adoption\' plan
1 million people join Rome rally against same-sex union, 'stepchild adoption' plan

An estimated a million people gathered at the Circus Maximus in Rome recently not to watch chariots roar around the racetrack but to defend family and children's rights against the legalisation of civil unions for same-sex couples and the 'stepchild adoption' which is set for voting by the Italian parliament.

Why isn\'t God listening to me?
Why isn't God listening to me?

Does it sometimes feel like God is too busy to listen to your pleas? It's not that He isn't listening. Here are three other scenarios to why God may seem to be "ignoring" your prayers.

5 things we wish Jesus didn\'t say
5 things we wish Jesus didn't say

The teachings of Jesus were some of the most revolutionary ideas people heard during that time, not always because they were pleasant and easy to follow.

3 simple truths about love that could change our lives
3 simple truths about love that could change our lives

Here are three simple truths that will radically change the way we perceive love for God and for others this love month.

How miraculous healing works and why it happens
How miraculous healing works and why it happens

From the times of the Bible until today, believers have had encounters of physical healing from sickness, and in all circumstances of healing, there is one common denominator: the glorification of Jesus Christ.

German Catholic leader calls for curb on refugee numbers
German Catholic leader calls for curb on refugee numbers

The Catholic Church in Germany has called for a curb on the inflow of refugees to the country.

Hijab row professor Larycia Hawkins is to leave Wheaton College
Hijab row professor Larycia Hawkins is to leave Wheaton College

The American professor who was widely criticised after she wore a hijab throughout Advent in solidarity with Muslims and who stated that Muslims and Christians worship the same God is to leave her Christian college.

Minnesota public school bans Christmas, Thanksgiving, other holidays in the name of inclusivity
Minnesota public school bans Christmas, Thanksgiving, other holidays in the name of inclusivity

A principal at a Minnesota public school has decided to ban all major holidays including Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas to appease all religions and be "inclusive."

Montana residents protest influx of foreign refugees, blame Muslims for rising crimes
Montana residents protest influx of foreign refugees, blame Muslims for rising crimes

More than 100 people rallied in front of Missoula County Courthouse Monday to protest the influx of foreign refugees in Montana as Muslims are being blamed by some as the cause of high crimes in cities across the United States.

Hijab-wearing American fencing athlete aims to make Olympic history in Rio
Hijab-wearing American fencing athlete aims to make Olympic history in Rio

American Ibtihaj Muhammad will be making history in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by becoming the first U.S. athlete to compete wearing a hijab, worn by Muslim women in compliance with the teachings of Islam.