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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.

Go green: People who live near trees on city streets are healthier, researchers say

Researchers have shown that trees have another benefit: living near them can make a person healthier both physically and psychologically.

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.

Oregon now allows even 15-year-olds to undergo sex change sans parental consent

A new regulation in Oregon now allows sex-change operation for those with gender dysphoria to be covered by the state health plan and 15-year-olds can have it without parental consent.

Why acting humble sometimes hurts others

Why is encouragement so hard to accept? Martin Saunders learns to take a compliment.

Muslim who praised Islamic State is main witness against 'satanic Islam' pastor James McConnell

A Muslim who claimed Islamic State had been a positive force in Mosul in Iraq is the main prosecution witness against an elderly Christian preacher who said in a sermon that Islam was "heathen" and "satanic".

California's aid-in-dying bill withdrawn amid opposition from religious groups

Authors of the controversial aid-in-dying bill in California withdrew it from a scheduled key committee hearing on July 7 after it failed to garner enough support and amid opposition from religious groups including the Catholic church.

Sadie Robertson stars in 'God's Not Dead 2: He's Surely Alive'; Easter 2016 showing set

"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson will be starring in the film "God's Not Dead 2: He's Surely Alive," which is the sequel of the highly successful 2014 film entitled "God's Not Dead."

France: Jihadi chief jailed, had list of Jewish targets

The leader of a banned French group was sentenced to nine years in jail on Friday on terrorism charges after police raids found weapons and a list of Jewish targets in his personal files.

NASCAR driver Robert Bakke shares how work and prayer make miracles happen

America needs God and prayer, says NASCAR diver Robert Bakke, and in his new book entitled "Prayer at Full Throttle: How Performance-Based Prayer Makes Miracles Happen," he shares his insights on fame and money, and inspires Christians to work hard since the "road that leads to miracles is paved with your personal performance."

Duggar family bids emotional goodbye to Jill, Derick Dillard and son Israel David