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Boy survives to tell horror: ISIS cut off his limbs when he refused to be indoctrinated
The jihadist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) does not only inflict mental violence on children by forcing them to be indoctrinated with terrorist teachings. They also inflict irreversible physical pain on the youth, by brutally cutting the arms and legs of those who refuse their teachings.
New 'Star Wars'-based religion spreading among Christians, Turkish authorities say
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs or Diyanetâthe country's top religious bodyârecently launched a campaign against the so-called "Jedi religion," saying this belief system based on "Star Wars" films run contrary to Islamic teachings.
Controversial film about Muhammad to premiere tonight
A controversial film about Muhammad's life is to premiere in Iran tonight, despite expected criticism from Muslims angered by its depiction of the prophet.
Obama calls Iran deal opponents 'crazies,' vows to use veto power if Congress nixes it
US President Barack Obama described those who oppose the Iran deal, which prevents the country from acquiring nuclear weapon, as crazies.
Iraqi authorities document Christian persecution for the first time
Christian persecution in Iraq is being officially documented for the first time under orders of the country's government.
Egyptian Christian faces trial for handing out Bibles
A Coptic Christian in Egypt arrested for handing out copies of the Bible will today face a hearing before the prosecution after having his detention extended.
Petition to arrest Netanyahu for war crimes 'completely absurd' says senior Tory MP
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, should be arrested for "war crimes" according to a petition signed by over 85,000 people.
Caitlyn Jenner Hallowe'en costume sparks protest storm
The costume includes a brunette wig, shiny white padded bustier and shorts.
Korea: Landmark pact reduces border tensions as standoff ends
South Korea is preparing to open a new channel of dialogue after the Tuesday accord.
'The wave has reached us': Balkans see huge surge in migrants
A senior European official said that, in the absence of action, "Europe has failed".
US chaplain draws atheists' ire for sparking spiritual revival in school's football team
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is demanding Auburn University in Alabama to remove its football chaplain, saying it is unconstitutional and promotes religious discrimination.
Court bars US school band from performing Christian hymn, but crowd sings it anyway
The crowd at a football halftime show in a Mississippi high school sang the Christian hymn "How Great Thou Art" in place of the marching band which was barred from performing the song due to a court order.
Pokémon World Championship news: Two men arrested for threatening mass shooting at event
The suspects, 18-year-old Kevin Norton from Ames, Iowa and 27-year-old James Stumbo from Boone, Iowa were held without bail, facing gun charges last Monday and is still awaiting hearing, which take place on Sept. 1.
UK gives $4.2 billion in aid to countries where Christians are persecutedâreport
The United Kingdom donates a total of 2.7 billion pounds ($4.2 billion) to countries where Christians face extreme prosecution including Iraq, Somalia and Pakistan.
Pope Francis' call for 'peace and reconciliation' is bearing fruit in Korea
North and South Korea have agreed a peace deal, one year after the Pope held a Mass for Peace and Reconciliation in Seoul.
Islamic State persecutes LGBT people 'simply for who they are', UN told
Refugees fleeing persecution from ISIS told the UN Security Council yesterday of the extreme violence directed towards LGBT men and women.