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Indonesia: 10 churches to be shut, yielding to hardline Muslim demands
Authorities in Aceh, Indonesia have shut down several churches days after churches were burned down by a mob of extremist Muslims.
Conservative evangelicals celebrate election of 'living out' leaders to CofE synod
All three Living Out leaders admit to same-sex attraction but live out a lifestyle in which they consciously "help Christian brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attraction stay faithful to biblical teaching."
Christians criticise South African Church for allowing gay marriages, ordination of openly homosexual ministers
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in South Africa is drawing sharp criticisms from Christians and Roman Catholics for its recent decision to recognize gay marriages, and to allow the ordination of openly homosexual ministers without requiring them to be celibate.
Jill and Derick Dillard offer refunds after their mission work is criticised
Jill and Derick Dillard, of Duggar family fame, are offering refunds to fans who have donated to fund their missionary work in Central America.
UK to block passports of under-18s at risk of embracing terrorism
The Government has today launched its new counter-terror strategy in an attempt to "confront and defeat" all forms of extremism, the Prime Minister's office announced.
Hole as big as '50 Earths' forms in sun's outer layer, triggering ultrafast solar wind that's causing brighter auroras
The gap in the sun's magnetic field has triggered an ultrafast solar wind or what is known to be a "geomagnetic storm," which in turn has been causing much longer and brighter auroras over the northernmost reaches of the Earth.
'Totally unprecedented': British nurse suffers from Ebola relapse
Nurse Pauline Cafferkey is currently under high level isolation at the London Royal Free hospital where she is being "treated for Ebola." Her condition has reportedly been deteriorating.
California's new winged killers: 2 species of disease-carrying mosquitoes pose threats
These aggressive mosquitoes are called the Asian Tiger and the Yellow Fever Mosquito, or scientifically known as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, respectively. They are characterized by black-and-white stripes, and their tendency to bite people in the middle of the day.
ISIS calls on followers worldwide to wage jihad against Russians and Americans
The Islamic State is reportedly urging Muslim youths everywhere to wage a 'holy war' against Russians and Americans over their crusaders' war in the Middle East.
14 containers of human tissues found in car of US abortion doctor after road accident
Authorities raided the home and office on West Bloomfield, Michigan Dr. Michael Arthur Roth who is suspected of performing illegal abortions after 14 containers of human tissue were found in his car trunk.
US Justice Department creates new post to combat domestic terrorism and extremism
The US Justice Department has created a new position to fight violent domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States.
ISIS recruiting terrorists '24 hours a day' in US, telling recruits 'If you can't come, kill where you are'âFBI chief
The head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said Wednesday that ISIS has been recruiting potential homegrown terrorists "24 hours a day" in the United States.
Church of England bishops call on Government to let in thousands more refugees
More than 80 Church of England bishops have called on the Government to take in at least 50,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years.
Protesters blame Turkish government for death of 97 people in ISIS bombings
Turkish government has been accused of serious neglect for having failed to secure the civilians and prevent a massacre from happening in the capital city of Ankara last Saturday, which left 97 people dead and hundreds more injured.
Latest polls still point to a Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump US presidential fight in 2016
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Businessman Donald Trump have maintained their leads among Democratic and Republican primary voters, respectively, according to the latest CBS News poll.
US confirms Iran violated UN resolution with ballistic missile launch
Iran's ballistic missile test this weekend has violated a United Nations Security Council resolution that pertains to ballistic missile activities, White House Spokesperson John Earnest has said Tuesday.