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Kim Davis still isn't complying with court order, say lawyers
Davis has said her beliefs as an Apostolic Christian prevent her from issuing marriage licences to same-sex couples.

Pope Francis prays for Cuban reconciliation on eve of US visit
Many exiles in the United States remain bitterly estranged from their homeland.

Burkina Faso coup crumbles as army marches in to restore democracy
The presidential guard unit took the interim president and several cabinet ministers hostage on Wednesday.

Obama's 'bad' Iran nuke deal won't make world safer for US and its allies â senator
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Iran's nuclear program was a bad deal and it even failed to meet President Barack Obama's core objectives â to make the Americans, its allies and the world safer.

Donald Trump insinuates America already has a Muslim president â Barack Obama
In an interview with Chuck Todd on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning, the controversial business tycoon once again cast doubts on Obama's faith.

US terror fears raised as President Obama moves to bring in more Syrian refugees
Saying it is in keeping the best tradition of America as a land of second chances and a beacon of hope, US Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will be increasing the number of migrants it will accept next year until 2017 with priority given to the Syrian refugees displaced by war.

Ben Carson says a Muslim shouldn't lead US, hopes Obama is really a Christian
In an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Carson said the Islamic faith is not "consistent" with the U.S. Constitution.

Christians under threat in Nepal as anti-conversion law passed
An anti-conversion clause inserted into Nepal's new constitution was signed the President yesterday, sparking concern from a religious freedom charity.

Rape and abuse: The aid sector's conspiracy of silence
A new campaign has focused attention specifically on sexual violence directed against women.

'Incredible desperation': prominent church leaders visit refugee camps to express solidarity
Church leaders across the UK and France have visited refugee camps over the weekend to express their solidarity and support.

Carly Fiorina soars after debate, taking 2nd place, as Donald Trump takes a dip in poll
A CNN/ORC survey showed a new potential challenger for Trump as Republican presidential front-runner: former Hewlett-Packard chief executive officer Carly Fiorina.

Rams' horns and ritual baths: Why Jews observe Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement, the most important festival of the Jewish year.

Ben Carson: Islam does not align with the American constitution
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson has said he would not support a Muslim candidate for the President of the United States.

Pastor hailed as hero after getting shot while trying to subdue church gunman
A man shot and wounded his girlfriend, his baby and a pastor Sunday in a church in East Selma, Alabama.

Baptist pastor sees Antichrist's coming with persecution of Kim Davis by 'militant' gays
A Baptist pastor in South Carolina believes that the jailing and persecution of Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis is a sign that an antchrist is coming.

Richard Dawkins questions motives of 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed, arrested for making clock
Richard Dawkins has caused uproar by questioning the motives of Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old who was arrested after his teacher thought a clock he made was a bomb.