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UN backs Iran deal, but both US and Iranian hardliners signal resistance
US President Barack Obama, who also faces domestic political opposition, hailed the UN endorsement.
Nuclear deal with Iran will 'nuclearise' the Middle East, Senator John McCain warns
The landmark nuclear deal forged between Iran and US-led world powers will "nuclearize the Middle East," warned Sen. John McCain on Monday.
Rival group hangs ISIS commander after 'Game of Thrones'-like 'walk of shame'
A jihadi group in eastern Libya which is linked to al-Qaeda has captured and executed a local commander of the rival Islamic State, forcing him to do a "Game of Thrones-style" walk-of-shame through the Libyan city of Derna before he was hanged to death.
Teen completes bucket list by sacrificing own life for her friend during car accident
On July 2, the girl from Connecticut fulfilled the final item on her list, but to the expense of her own life.
ISIS is teaching children to behead using dolls
Young boys abducted by Islamic State are being sent to jihad training camps where they are forced to practise beheading infidels by using dolls.
Tolpuddle's new martyrs? Pro-Israel group alleges anti-Semitism at Dorset festival
A pro-Israel group which took a stand at the Tolpuddle Festival last weekend has claimed that its representatives became "21st century martyrs".
Donald Trump says 'I love God' but he's not sure if he has ever asked for forgiveness
For the first time since launching his presidential bid, controversial business tycoon Donald Trump has talked about his Christian faith, professing his love for God.
Faith and family: Republican presidential nominees play to conservative audience
The Family Leadership Summit is supported by organisations including the Conservative Review, Christians United for Israel and the National Organization for Marriage.
Christian group protests Mormon temple: 'They're not following what Jesus taught'
A religious ministry based in Utah is campaigning against the opening of a new Mormon temple in Carmel, Indiana.
Three Christians kidnapped by ISIS in Libya
Three Christians kidnapped by Islamic State in Libya have been identified by the militant group.
Turkey: Suspected ISIS suicide bombing kills at least 27
An explosion outside a cultural centre in the Turkish town of Suruc near the border with Syria killed at least 27 people and wounded many more on Monday.
Church leaders urge UK to welcome Christians fleeing ISIS
A former Archbishop of Canterbury has accused the prime minister of failing to help Christians in the Middle East who are fleeing the atrocities of Islamic State.
Boko Haram 'celebrates' Eid with deadly attacks; girl, 10, among suicide bombers
An extremist group affiliated with the jihadist organisation Islamic State has capped off the end of the holy month of Ramadan with a series of terror attacks in Nigeria, which killed scores of people, sparing not even the children.
ISIS is Islam and Islam is ISIS, and its plotting to rule entire world, nun warns
As hundreds of Christians in war-torn Iraq and Syria are forced to flee their homes as the Islamic State continues its terror rampage in a bid to expand what it claims is its own caliphate, a nun has warned that the jihadist group is plotting to convert the whole world to Islam, equating ISIS to the said religion.
Pastor who fed his congregation live snakes to face court
A South African pastor who allegedly fed his congregation live snakes to test their faith has been arrested and released on bail.
Catholic Church in Germany hit by mass withdrawals
More than 200,000 German Roman Catholics formally left the Church last year.