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Displaced Christian Iraqi girl forgives ISIS, says her words come from the Holy Spirit
Maryam Benham, as interviewed by Sat7 last year. The unwavering faith of a young refugee who was forced to flee her homeland in the Middle East with her family has stood out among the many horror stories on the Islamic State's terror campaign in the region, after she said she forgives ISIS and her words come from the Holy Spirit.

Pacquiao couple visits and offers prayers to Filipina sentenced to death in Indonesia
Christian Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee recently went to Wirogunan prison in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to visit condemned overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, who has been sentenced to death for smuggling heroin to Indonesia.

Christian rock band Switchfoot to open music school for less fortunate children
Christian rock band Switchfoot has announced plans of opening a pay-as-you-can music school in California to help less fortunate children with a passion for music obtain the "tool that will give them a lifetime of joy."

Pastor T.D. Jakes takes on new challenge as host of new faith-based television talk show
Pastor T.D. Jakes is all set to become a mainstay on the small screen now that his faith-based talk show will be kicking off this August on four TEGNA stations.

UK actor Michael Enright gives up cushy life to become anti-ISIS fighter in Syria
British-born actor Michael Enright led a pretty comfortable life in Los Angeles, and his career had been quite good, with the actor getting minor roles in blockbuster hits such as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and comedies like "Old Dogs." He has also steady roles in the television series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" and "Cold Case."

Franklin Graham slams Oregon law that allows 15-year-olds to have sex change
The world is changing at an alarmingly rapid pace, and American evangelist Franklin Graham is expressing concern that the world is beginning to accept things that are not morally upright and goes against God's Word.

Belgium rescues Christian refugees from war-torn Syria in secret 2-month operation
Some 240 refugees hailing from Syria have taken refuge in Belgium, according to ASSIST Ministries.

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".