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ISIS executes 91 people in one month in Syria, including 39 of its own fighters
The jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) has executed 91 people in Syria from July 29 to August 29 including 39 of its militants for allegations such as sorcery and betrayal.
Hindu extremists threaten to kill Christians in India if they 'utter the name of Christ'
Hindu extremists in India are threatening Christians in India because of their faith.
Over 1,000 rabbis sign petition rejecting Iran deal, urge US Congress to reject it
More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition asking members of the US Congress to oppose the Iran deal, which aims to prevent the Islamic country to acquire nuclear weapon but critics say would do the opposite.
Kentucky clerk invokes 'God's authority' as she continues to deny marriage licenses to gays in defiance of Supreme Court order
The US Supreme Court on Monday has rejected the emergency request by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis for a stay pending appeal against a lower court decision directing her to issue marriage license to same-sex couples, which she said violated her religious beliefs.
Israeli forces use tear gas and stun grenades on Christian protesters
A rally of Christians against Israel's extension of its Separation Wall in the Bethlehem area has been broken up by Israeli forces using concussion grenades and tear gas.
Christian schools in Israel shut over funding row
Thousands of Christian and Muslim pupils in Israel missed the start of the academic year today as the crisis over Christian education deepened.
Chinese lawyer detained for defending churches
A human rights lawyer has been detained for six months after defending Chinese churches in their fight against demolition and cross removal.
President Obama arrives in Alaska to focus on looming disasters due to climate change
When he speaks at a State Department climate change conference in the 49th state, Obama will see first hand how Alaska has changed over the past decades primarily due to global warming.
20,000 march through Vienna to welcome refugees
Almost 20,000 people marched through Vienna yesterday in protest at the ill-treatment of refugees.
Pope Francis: 'There are more martyrs now than in the first centuries'
The Pope has pleaded once again for intervention to put an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
Migrant crisis: What does the future hold for central Europe?
Peter Ould reflects on the migrant crisis in Europe, its political repercussions and the Christian response.
Migrant trains reach Germany as EU asylum system struggles to cope
Trainloads of migrants arrived in Austria and Germany from Hungary on Monday.
Ukraine: Violent nationalist protest outside parliament leaves one dead, many injured
A guardsman was killed and nearly 90 others wounded by grenades hurled from the crowd.
Unbelievable Indian punishment: 2 sisters ordered rape for their brother's 'crime'
In India, an unelected village council of male elders recently ordered that two sisters be raped after their brother eloped with a woman of higher caste.
Outclassing al-Qaeda: ISIS 'growing like crazy' worldwide, warns top US official
The jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) is growing and expanding faster that what al-Qaeda did, threatening the Middle East, Africa and the far East.
'Our nation is in crisis': 10,000 join 'We Stand with God' rally in South Carolina
About 10,000 people assembled in front of the South Carolina state house Saturday for the "We Stand With God" rally that featured politicians and pastors and tackled issues such as Planned Parenthood, abortion and gay marriage.