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56% of Americans want Congress to reject Iran deal; 60% thumb down Obama's move
Almost six of 10 Americans said US Congress should reject the Iran deal that will prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapon in exchange for the lifting of UN sanctions.

The secret to Church unity? Camping (and praying) in the French countryside...
Thousands of young Christians from every denomination, and part of the world, descend on Taizé...

Forest inferno raging in 5 states; Obama declares state of emergency in Washington
The United States Forest Service has sent prayers to the families of three firefighters killed while battling a fast-growing wildfire in Washington state.

Football player from leading Baptist University jailed for sexual assault
Baylor player Sam Ukwuachu also received 10 years probation for Waco assault

ISIL Second-in-command 'killed by US air strike'
Military claims to have killed Hajji Mutazz

Syrian refugee crisis on Greece/Macedonia border
Hundreds spend the night in the open after being blocked by Macedonian authorities

US Soldier overpowers gunman on French train
Dramatic scenes onboard Amsterdam to Paris train

Pocketful of Faith: Tim Hughes' new album reviewed
Worship Leader's Fifth album soundtracks changes in his life and ministry
Ashley Madison scandal: Hundreds of US gov't employees used office computers, Internet to access extramarital dating site
Hundreds of United States government employees used their federal offices to access Ashley Madison, a website which promotes extra-marital affairs.

Families to sue church deacon over murder during Northern Ireland troubles
The family of murdered Catholic teenager Eileen Duffy are to sue the Ministry of Defence, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and a Protestant church deacon in an action alleging "unlawful killing".

What's actually happening with LGBT Catholics in Philadelphia?
Earlier this week, Catholic LGBT advocates received some disappointing, if not unexpected, news. They were told that a number of meetings scheduled to be held at St John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia would not be allowed to take place.

Kenyan televangelist charged with causing death by dangerous driving
The controversial televangelist, James Ng'ang'a, has been accused of killing a woman whilst driving and then covering up that he was behind the wheel.

TV host John Oliver criticised for mocking 'prosperity' preachers in his exposé
Comedian and TV host John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" aired a segment on his show where he discussed televangelists and how "US tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience."

Who planted bombs in 3 New Mexico churches? Police still connecting the dots
The FBI and other law enforcement authorities are investigating with the hope of identifying the suspects who planted bombs in three churches in New Mexico this month.

Goodwill gesture: Christian bakers send cakes, Ray Comfort's film to gay groups
The Christian bakers fined $135,000 by Oregon state for discrimination last month after refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple have sent cakes and a Christian film to 10 LGBT organizations in the US.

Planned Parenthood and the silence of the Church
David Robertson asks why so much of the Church has remained silent in the abortion debate.