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Franklin Graham issues new comments on Christian persecution, same-sex marriage
Reverend Franklin Graham continues to be outspoken with regards to Christian persecution and the issue of same-sex marriage.
Five bad reasons to oppose same-sex marriage... and some approaches that might make more sense
Five bad reasons to oppose same-sex marriage... and some approaches that might make more sense
US and Cuba to restore diplomatic ties after 54 years
The United States and Cuba formally agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations on July 20, setting up a trip to Havana by John Kerry.
US same-sex marriage ruling inspires hope and revulsion in Africa
President Barack Obama hailed last week's Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriage as a "thunderbolt" but few share his view of gay rights in socially and religiously conservative Africa.
'Thank you'. The final message from child rescued by holocaust hero Sir Nicholas Winton
Krish Kandiah meets one of Sir Nicholas Winton's rescued children, who went on to be a Christian minister.
Fires at black churches in America's southern states fan racial fears
Some were deliberately lit. Others were caused by an electrical fault or lightning. But regardless of the origins, a spike in fires at black churches is fraying nerves at a time of heightened racial tensions across the United States.
Six people killed in post-election violence in Burundi
At least six people, including one policeman, were killed in Burundi's capital on Wednesday, witnesses and a police spokesman said, in the latest violent clash between police and residents since Monday's parliamentary election.
Indonesia calls off search for military plane crash victims
Indonesian authorities will call off a two-day search for victims on Thursday after a military transport plane crashed into a residential area in Sumatra, killing around 140 people, the military said.
Islamist militants launch deadly attacks at Egyptian military checkpoints
Egypt's army said on Wednesday more than 100 militants and 17 soldiers were killed after simultaneous assaults on military checkpoints in North Sinai, in the deadliest fighting in years in the restive province.
GOP presidential bet Donald Trump draws more flak over 'racist' rants vs. Mexicans
Mexico will boycott the Miss Universe pageant this year after its main organizer, business tycoon and US presidential aspirant Donald Trump, called Mexican immigrants criminals, rapists and drug dealers.
ISIS executes 160 children and women for refusing to fast during Ramadan, sorcery
The jihadist group Islamic State has executed more than three thousand people in their bid to spread terror not only in the Middle East but around the world, exempting no one as victims include 160 children and women.
Episcopal Church confirms change in law to allow same-sex marriages
The US Episcopal Church changed its law to allow clergy to perform same-sex marriages last night, not pulling back from the move despite the "deep concern" expressed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Over 100 dead in Sinai battles as militants with ISIS links launch offensive in Egypt
Islamic State-linked jihadists tried to spread their brand of militancy to Egypt on Wednesday, attacking military checkpoints in North Sinai and killing 17 Egyptian soldiers, according to Egyptian military authorities.
Jailed US Marine turned imam who sent young men to join terrorists abroad is freed
A former Marine turned imam accused of radicalising terrorists has been set free by a federal judge who said the accused is a "very bad man" but prosecutors failed to prove their case to keep him behind bars.
Louisiana governor signs law making medical marijuana accessible to people
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has on Monday inked a law that would provide access to medical marijuana, more than two decades after the state allowed the chronically ill to use cannabis, according to reports.
President Obama stands firm versus Iran, vows to 'walk away' from bad nuke deal
US President Barack Obama has cautioned on Tuesday that he will "walk away" from any nuclear agreement that deviates from his intended deal, asserting there would be no bargain if all avenues for Iran to build a nuclear weapon are not closed.