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Critics slam President Obama for showing 'weakness' vs. China as Xi begins US visit
A top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said that imposing punishment on cyber attackers before the state visit of Pres. Xi Jinping is not helpful for both parties, according to The Hill.
Ben Carson affirms rejection of a Muslim US president who espouses Shariah law
Dismissing criticism from a Muslim civil liberties advocacy group, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson affirmed on Monday that he "absolutely" stood by his earlier comments that a Muslim is not fit to become president of the United States.
#ShoutYourAbortion: Hashtag goes viral over Planned Parenthood funding cuts
Tens of thousands of women have taken to twitter to share their experience of abortion in response to the US House of Representatives vote to remove federal funding for planned parenthood.
Catholic Church 'out of touch' on marriage and families, say English Catholics
Members of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have issued a strong critique of the Church's teaching surrounding marriage and families.
Over one million invited 'back to church'
More than one million people are believed to have accepted an invitation to church as a result of the Back to Church Sunday initiative which takes place again this weekend.
Pakistani Christian arrested after his home was set ablaze
A Pakistani Christian has been arrested after having his home torched by a violent mob, an aid group has reported.
Francis is not as liberal as Americans think, Philadelphia archbishop says
Those hoping Pope Francis will liberalise some of the Catholic's church teaching "risk being very disappointed," said Archbishop Charles Chaput, who will be the pope's host when he arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday.
How the Pope will triumph in America: a personal relationship with Jesus
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols says Pope Francis in America will be all about restoring and renewing a personal relationship with Jesus
Volkswagen: Why dissing the diesel fraud is just a bit hypocritical
The reason Volkswagen did this in the US and not â as far as we know â in Europe is because the US has far stricter NOx emissions limits.
White House asks Pope Francis for help with Americans in prison in Iran
The Obama administration is seeking advice from Pope Francis in the negotiation of the release of three American prisoners held in Iran, including Pastor Saeed Abedini, according to Politico.
The Canonisation of Junipero Serra: Why Pope Francis is flying into a row about history
The canonisation tomorrow of Junipero Serra is not universally welcome.
One Christian is martyred every five minutes, persecution watchdog reports
A Christian persecution watchdog has released statistics suggesting a Christian is martyred for their faith every five minutes around the world.
Trump: We have a problem with radical Muslims
Donald Trump has said that the United States has a problem with radical muslims.
Darwin 'I don't believe the Bible' letter sells for record price
The letter was written in response to an enquiry from a Christian lawyer, Frederick McDermott.
Muslim student arrested over clock 'bomb' withdraws from Texas school
Ahmed Mohamed's father said that he was also pulling out his two other children.
Despite Obama's reconciliation bid, Iran wants US to 'make up for past mistakes'
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said the United States government has a lot of 'making up to do' with Iran, this despite efforts of the Obama administration to reach out and mend the political, economic and diplomatic ties with the Iranian government.