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Republicans demand apology after Hillary Clinton compares them to 'terrorist groups'
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is demanding an apology from Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton after she compared her Republican contenders' views on women's health issues to those of terrorist groups.
Donald Trump on favourite Bible verses: 'I don't want to get into it; it's very personal'
In a pep rally in Alabama last week attended by some 30,000 people, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump said the Holy Bible is his favourite book. Trump, however, declined to share his favourite Bible verses when asked about them during an interview on Bloomberg television, saying his favourite quotes from the Holy Scriptures were "very personal."
Philippines: Thousands protest over religious freedom
Members of Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) protested on Friday what they allege to be government's meddling over internal affairs of their church.
'Boko Haram spy ring' uncovered at Abuja airport, Nigeria claims
Nigeria has uncovered a spy cell run by militant Islamist group Boko Haram at the international airport in the capital Abuja apparently aimed at selecting targets for attack, the country's national security agency said.
Iran already has atomic weapon, making nuke deal 'moot,' says US military expert
A retired US Army major general warned that Iran already has a nuclear weapon, leaving the Iran deal useless.
Christian persecution in China mounts with arrest of activists opposing cross removal
At least nine Christians were arrested by Chinese authorities for opposing an order by the government to remove church crosses.
15 Pakistani Christians arrested over flyer that gave deceased pastor title of 'apostle'
Fifteen Christians were charged with blasphemy by Pakistani police in Gurjat for publishing a flier that described a deceased pastor as one "who was given the title of an apostle."
On-air shooter says Charleston church slay pushed him to kill 2 of his TV colleagues
The on-air killer who shot and killed his former colleagues at WDBJ7 TV station in Roanoke, Virginia on Wednesday said he did it because of the Charleston, South Carolina church shooting in June.
Pakistan: Christian man shot dead by Muslim in-laws
The family of a Christian man who was shot dead by his Muslim in-laws is now being threatened also. The couple's lawyer is also receiving threats.
Iraqi archbishop: 'I quarrel with God daily' over Islamic State crisis
An Iraqi archbishop has said his faith has been challenged by the ongoing crisis in Iraq.
Abortions down by over 4,000 cases in Texas as a result of tough pro-life laws
Abortions in Texas decreased by more than 4,000 in 2013 from 2012, attributed to anti-abortion laws that are one of the toughest in the United States.
US same-sex marriage ruling used to back appeal against polygamy ban
"This case is about criminalisation of consensual relations," said attorney Jonathan Turley.
Home invasion: Man asks God to forgive robbers who shot him, attacked his family
Mike Lash, a father from Atlanta, asked for forgiveness from Good for his attackers who shot him on the leg and robbed his family's house.
Lorry full of corpses and new shipwreck highlight migrant crisis
The abandoned refrigerated lorry was found by an Austrian motorway patrol.
Virginia shootings: I'll campaign for gun control, says victim's father
Andy Parker has urged state and federal lawmakers to take action on gun control.
Pakistani Christians forced to renounce Christ, convert to Islam to get flood aid
Christians in Pakistan are being forced to renounce Jesus Christ and to convert to Islam or become modern-day slaves to receive humanitarian aid after torrential flooding washed away their homes and belongings last summer.