World
ISIS militants who got HIV virus from sex slaves ordered to become suicide bombers
At least 16 members of the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) have contracted HIV in al-Mayadeen in Syria and have been ordered to become suicide bombers.
Bishop defends lavish mob boss funeral, says Church did not know it would be 'mafia propaganda'
A bishop has claimed he would not have permitted the funeral of an alleged mob boss if he had known it would turn into a spectacle of Mafia propaganda.
Islamic State 'executes four people in central Libya'
Islamic State has executed four people in the central Libyan city of Sirte, including at least one member of a rival group whose body was put on display, according to residents and a video published on social media on Monday.
Obama, US Congress urged to start helping Christians facing ISIS 'genocide' campaign
President Barack Obama and the US Congress should stop providing funds for "jihadist nations" and focus to helping US allies in the fight against the Islamic State's "genocide of Christians."
Colorado surprise: Christian baker gets gay support in his defence of religious freedom
A Christian baker in Colorado, who was found guilty of discriminating against a gay couple for refusing to sell them a cake for their wedding reception, said hundreds of gays support his decision.
Hindu statue next to Ten Commandments monument? No way, says Arkansas gov't
The Arkansas Secretary of State's office has denied a request from a Hindu society to erect a Hindu statue on Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
John Oliver's spoof 'church' receives thousands of dollars in donations
John Oliver's spoof church has received thousands of dollars in donations after targeting televangelists preaching the prosperity gospel.
Merkel condemns 'disgusting' message of hate toward refugees
Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned on Monday violent protests against refugees that erupted over the weekend in eastern Germany, blaming them on far-right extremists who were bent on spreading a "disgusting" message of hatred.
Burma: Religious freedom is under threat, warns rights group
Anyone wishing to change their religion will have to be over 18 and will be required to file an application.
ISIS blows up ancient temple in Palmyra
Islamic State militants have destroyed a temple in Syria that dates back to the time of Christ.
'Underground railroad' transports Christian refugees fleeing ISIS into the US
A first generation American of Iraqi origin has set up an "underground railroad" to help Christians escape the terror in Iraq.
Why are churches still being demolished in China?
Up to 1,700 churches have had their crosses removed or been demolished in the past two years. China Aid's Bob Fu spoke to Christian Today about the future of Christianity in the country.
US 'most vulnerable' to ISIS terror attack using tunnel network, war veteran warns
Dan Gordon, an author and a veteran of six Israeli wars, said the jihadist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) may use an existing underground network of tunnels to sow terror in the US.
North and South Korea hold crisis talks as confrontation escalates
Rising tensions have brought the peninsula back to the brink of armed conflict.
French train gunman says he was hungry and is not a terrorist
Ayoub el-Khazzani's lawyer said her client â now in detention near Paris â looked ill and malnourished.
Crowds pack Jimmy Carter Bible study after cancer news
The first person lined up at midnight and some followers drove hours to attend, local television reported.