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60,000 flee Syrian city as ISIS militants attack; help sought for people still inside
At least 60,000 people have been forced to escape the Syrian city of Hassakeh as the Islamic State attacked some communities under the control of government troops.
Israel vows to improve protection of its Christian community following attacks
The Israeli government has vowed to step up its efforts in protecting its very own Christian community following attacks by fringe groups in some Christian areas in the past few years, according to a report.
Ebola back in Liberia 2 months after being declared free of virus that killed over 11,000
Liberia has confirmed two positive cases of Ebola nearly two months since the country has been declared Ebola-free, igniting fears that the deadly virus, which has killed thousands in the region, is making a return.
US survey: 1 in 3 owns firearm; 310 million guns in country with 318.9-M population
A new survey showed that almost one in three US adults owns at least one gun and predominantly white married men over 55 years old.
Warning raised on possible ISIS 4th of July terror bomb attacks in New York and other US cities
The warning was issued by Republican Rep. Peter King, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, who cited information he gathered.
Court order to remove Ten Commandments monument in Oklahoma draws protest
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ordered the removal of a Ten Commandments monument on the State Capitol grounds, ruling that it violated the state Constitution's ban on the use of government property to benefit a religion.
These Bible verses directly address God's definition of marriage and homosexuality
After the United States Supreme Court ruled in favour of same-sex marriage recently, many people have begun searching for Bible verses that best answers concerns relating to gay marriage.
Jeremy Lin talks marriage, credits strong Christian faith for helping him in 'toughest year' of his life
Speaking before nearly 2,000 students at Hong Kong's Chinese University, the 26-old-athlete admitted that his last season with the NBA actually went horribly. "During the first five games, how many did we win?
Lloyd Naten surprised at being elected new Pentecostal Church of God General Bishop
Lloyd L. Naten from the Pentecostal Church of God was taken by surprise as he was suddenly elected as General Bishop during their annual general convention in Arlington, Texas last Friday.
Are US Churches shifting their allegiance on Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
The United Church of Christ voted yesterday to divest from companies deemed to have profited from the occupation of Palestinian territories.
Neo-Nazi rally in London moved after fierce criticism
A neo-Nazi rally that was was due to take place in Golders Green in north London, where many Jewish families live, has been moved to central London instead.
California governor signs vaccination law that prohibits personal belief exemptions
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed on Tuesday the controversial bill for the vaccination for school chidren in public and private schools and prohibits exemptions based on personal beliefs.
How to survive the summer wedding season if you're single
Whether it's dodging the slightly over-keen usher, or being put on the end of the kids table, the whole day can turn into a bit of a social minefield.
Meet the pastors who are arming their churches after Charleston shooting
Pastors in the US are introducing armed security following the June 17 shooting at a church in South Carolina.
What one thing has God asked you to do today?
Claire Musters challenges us to listen to God more closely.
Syrian Christian leader tells West: 'Stop arming terror groups who are massacring our people'
The world leader of Syria's besieged Christians has issued a heartfelt plea to the West to stop arming and supporting terrorist groups.