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ISIS may send female jihadists to Europe to attack Christian sites, warns Syrian expert
The Islamic State is looking to send members of its feared all-female police force to spread the jihadist group's terror in religious sites in Europe, with one security expert cautioning against the women's possible disguise as tourists to easily slip through authorities.
Climate change seen as world's top threat; ISIS cited as top concern in US, Mideast
A month after the release of Pope Francis' encyclical on the care of creation, a new Pew Research Center survey involving publics around the world has named climate change as the top global threat.
Iraqi civilians in the line of fire as government prepares to retake Falluja
A UN official says there is "a vice, a noose around the neck of the population".
Boy Scouts of America's executive panel votes 17-0 allowing homosexual leaders
Despite opposition from Christian groups and other sectors, the executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to allow homosexuals to lead the youth organizationâone of the biggest in the United States.
Court quashes Little Sisters of the Poor's Obamacare contraception rule challenge
When a group of Colorado nuns decided to challenge a provision in the Affordable Care Act, which requires employers to provide insurance policies including contraception to their employees, their appeal was turned down by a Denver court.
Tim Farron to lead Lib Dems forward
The Liberal Democrats on Thursday named Christian MP Tim Farron as their new leader, two months after the party was virtually wiped out in May's British election.
US lawmakers outraged by video showing sale of foetus parts as Congress sets probe
Ever since a shocking video showing a Planned Parenthood official casually talking about the sales of aborted fetus body parts was released by the Center for Medical Progress, the public has been demanding for justice and now government action is upon the abortion service provider.
Pastor's wife tells US Congress: Press Iran on detainees before approving nuke deal
US President Barack Obama has failed to use the landmark nuclear accord with Iran to secure the release of US citizens imprisoned in Iran, with the wife of a jailed Iranian-American pastor saying lawmakers should not green-light the deal until they will be freed.
President Obama on the defensive as Iran nuke deal faces strong Congress challenge
US President Barack Obama has strongly pushed back against critics of the recently nuclear pact with Iran, even chiding one reporter who questioned his stance on American prisoners left in Iran that "you should know better."
ISIS bid to link up with other radicals in Russia draws terrorism concern in US
While the world keeps its eyes on the strongholds of the Islamic State in Iraq and Iran, the jihadist group is now looking at using other radical movements closer to Europe to broaden its reach, raising red flags for the US.
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' found guilty by German court
Oskar Groening, 94, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the murder of 300,000 people.
Obama defends absence of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iran nuclear deal terms
The US President made his case in a news conference responding to critics at home and abroad.
'Death with Dignity'?: Plan to legalise assisted suicide in US capital opposed
Medical professionals, lawyers, and advocates of disabilities rights have stood together to oppose a proposed measure that would legalise assisted suicide in Washington, D.C.
Greek parliament approves Euro bailout deal as Syriza party fragments
The Greek parliament has passed sweeping austerity measures demanded by lenders.
Donald Trump leads GOP race but is the weakest bet when pitted vs. Hillary Clinton
A new national polls boosted the series of real estate mogul Donald Trump's strong performance in surveys, leading a crowded race of 17 presidential candidates hoping to get the nomination of the Republican Party for the 2016 U.S. presidential polls.
'No way I can't believe in God,' says dad after teen daughter survives plane crash
A 16-year-old girl miraculously survived a plane crash in the North Cascades in the state of Washington, and even managed to find help after walking in the wilderness for two days covered in burns and bruises.