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Religious groups say new DC laws violate their constitutional freedoms
Religious groups say new DC laws violate their constitutional freedoms

Religious groups are expressing opposition to the passage of two laws in Washington D.C. on the grounds that these laws will violate their constitutional freedoms.

UAE fighter planes return to the international coalition versus ISIS after burning of Jordanian pilot
UAE fighter planes return to the international coalition versus ISIS after burning of Jordanian pilot

As the King of Jordan sends fighter planes in retaliatory airstrikes against the Islamic State for the murder of one of its pilots, combat aircraft from the United Arab Emirates are also making a return to the US-led international coalition formed to combat the ISIS in the Middle East.

US strategy against ISIS is working, international coalition is \'on the road\' to defeating Islamic State - John Kerry
US strategy against ISIS is working, international coalition is 'on the road' to defeating Islamic State - John Kerry

Despite a grim assessment from the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, US Secretary of State John Kerry is confident that the US strategy in combating the ISIS is effective and will show success in curbing the Islamic extremist group.

Islamic State puts its own cleric on trial after he objected to burning of Jordanian pilot
Islamic State puts its own cleric on trial after he objected to burning of Jordanian pilot

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have reportedly put to trial one of their clerics after he voiced objections to the immolation of Jordanian pilot, Lt. Mouath-al-Kasaesbeh last week.

At least 19 dead after police and soccer fans clash 
At least 19 dead after police and soccer fans clash 

Egypt's Premier League matches have been suspended after a riot broke out on Sunday.

Machine gun theme park opens in Florida 

A new Florida theme park is drawing criticism, and droves of eager visitors, just six miles from Disney World.

Missing plane carrying Chilean soccer players found 50 years later
Missing plane carrying Chilean soccer players found 50 years later

The wreckage of a LAN Airlines Douglas DC-3 that crashed over 50 years ago was recently discovered in Chile.

Heather Cook manslaughter case: Episcopal Church \'repentance\' over her appointment
Heather Cook manslaughter case: Episcopal Church 'repentance' over her appointment

The president of the Church's House of Deputies has called for a review of procedures.

Man sues Catholic Church over cathedral bells
Man sues Catholic Church over cathedral bells

An Austrian man is suing a Catholic church in Linz over the cathedral's bells, which chime around the clock.

Luke Bryan asks for prayers, takes in nephew following family tragedies
Luke Bryan asks for prayers, takes in nephew following family tragedies

Luke Bryan asks for prayers as he heals from family tragedies

Mummified monk discovered after two centuries isn\'t dead, say Buddhists
Mummified monk discovered after two centuries isn't dead, say Buddhists

A Buddhist monk found mummified after 200 years is apparently in an advanced state of spiritual meditation

Devil horns in 2015 Grammys spark Illuminati rumours in social media
Devil horns in 2015 Grammys spark Illuminati rumours in social media

Performances at 2015 Grammys spark rumours of devil worship and Illuminati

Sweden: Church receives death threats for supporting Muslims
Sweden: Church receives death threats for supporting Muslims

A church in Sweden has received death threats for holding a service in support of Muslims during an anti-Islamist demonstration.

\'Nazi\' warning on India church burnings from Catholic bishop
'Nazi' warning on India church burnings from Catholic bishop

An Indian bishop has said that the Government is failing to tackle the problem.

Angelina Jolie: \'We must speak more loudly than those preaching hatred\'
Angelina Jolie: 'We must speak more loudly than those preaching hatred'

The Hollywood actress told faith leaders they have a role to play in ending sexual violence.