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Charleston bereaved call on Congress to move on gun control
Lawmakers are urged to vote on legislation to expand background checks on gun sales.
Syria's neighbours now host 4 million of its refugees, says UN
Most refugees from four years of war are in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey.
Ten Commandments monument to stay on Oklahoma Capitol for now, says governor
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said the Ten Commandments monument on Capital grounds that was ordered removed by the state Supreme Court will remain for now as appeal and constitutional amendment are worked out.
ISIS recaptures key city from Kurds as jihadists fire rockets into southern Israel
Islamic State fighters again have seized the key Syrian city of Ain Issa, a key city near a supply route, from Kurdish forces, according to reports.
Parents' protests force Canadian Catholic school to put sex education lessons on ice
A Catholic school board in Ontario, Canada has decided to delay the implementation of its Health and Physical Education curriculum that contains sexual health topics after parents protested its content.
Inspired by Christian missionaries, Boko Haram members convert to Christianity
Native Christian workers continue to preach the Word of God despite the terror campaign of Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria, with some members of the Islamic State affiliate even converting to Christianity after being inspired by the missionaries' courage.
US jets intercept Russian bombers capable of carrying nukes off US airspace on July 4
Two pairs of Russian Tupolev Tu-95 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons have been stopped by the US Air Force from entering the country's airspace on US Independence Day, a move seen by the military as a challenge to the US government as tensions again heighten between the two Cold War rivals.
Christian couple accused of blasphemy in Pakistan nearly lynched by angry mob
The Pakistani police saved an illiterate couple from a mob who tried to kill them for allegedly violating the Muslim-dominated country's anti-blasphemy laws, the latest in a string of violent attacks against religious minorities.
Campaign vs. 'opportunistic, nimble' ISIS to last for generations â President Obama
US President Barack Obama asked the public to prepare for a "long-term campaign" against the Islamic State as he outlined his administration's plan to "degrade and ultimately destroy" the jihadist group, according to reports.
Father of Chibok schoolgirl who was stoned for her faith says 'To die for the sake of Christ is happiest thing for me'
A Nigerian pastor whose daughter was murdered by Boko Haram for refusing to convert to Islam has said he is "grateful that she didn't change her religion".
'Ridiculous' call: Gay advocate wants Christian chaplains out of US armed forces
Christian chaplains opposing same-sex relationships are being asked by a homosexual advocate to be removed from the United States Armed Forces.
Islam is the most popular religion for under-30s in China
Islam has the largest number of young believers in China, new research has found, despite the growth of Christianity in the country and an atheist government.
Boston Marathon bomber seeks new trial, claiming lack of evidence in his conviction
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is seeking a new trial in his case, hoping to overturn his sentence in the April 2013 terrorist attack that resulted in the death of three people and injury of 264.
Kenyan leaders: US President Obama can't talk about homosexuality during state visit
Saying that homosexuality encroaches on his country's social fabric, a Christian leader from Kenya has forbidden United States President Barack Obama from discussing issues related to same-sex relationships during his state visit to the African nation.
South Sudanese model Nykhor Paul hits racism of 'white people in fashion world'
A South Sudanese model has been drawing more attention not just because of her good looks, but also voicing out important issues like racism in the fashion industry.
Despite huge lead in polls, Hillary Clinton sees threat from Dem rival Bernie Sanders
The camp of Hillary Clinton is not going easy on her campaign strategy even though she is leading other Democrat presidential hopefuls by more than 40 points in a recent CNN national polls released on July 1, her top aides revealed on Monday.