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Democrat Jim Webb and Republican Chris Christie join 2016 race for White House
Former Virginia Senator Jim Webb and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have both jumped into the Democrat and Republican races as presidential nominees, respectively.
'No kindness towards strangers': Defector describes forbidding life in North Korea
In what is claimed as the "greatest nation on earth" ruled by then "benevolent god-leader" Kim Il-sung and now his son Kim Jong-il, "kindness towards strangers is rare," said a defector and now-human rights advocate.
8 major religious groups in US prohibit same-sex marriage, according to study
Eight of the largest religious institutions in the United States oppose same-sex marriage, which has recently been legalised by the Supreme Court across the country.
Fearing intense pain, woman with terminal cancer asks California to allow her to die
Although faith groups oppose doctor-assisted suicide, a 46-year-old Christian woman diagnosed with terminal cancer is asking the state of California to allow her to die.
US won't attack Iran in case nuclear talks fail, but bunker-buster bombs on standby
Admitting that military solution will not fix the problem, the United States pledged not to launch an attack in case negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program fails.
9 in 10 Evangelicals not in favour of US Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling
Almost all evangelicals in the United States are against the US Supreme Court ruling that allowed same-sex marriage while 7 of 10 practicing Christians also oppose it.
2 Christian pastors may face death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith
Two Christian pastors are facing trumped-up charges punishable by death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith in the country known for persecuting Christians.
Egypt claims 25 Islamist militants killed in air strikes
Egyptian warplanes killed 25 Islamist militants in North Sinai on Saturday, security sources said, as the Egyptian president visited the province after a major escalation of the conflict there.
'The solution, with God's help, is close,' Iraqi army tells Mosul residents
Iraqi jets dropped leaflets over Mosul telling residents that Islamic State fighters would soon be driven from the northern city, saying details of the operation would be broadcast on a new radio station.
Aloha! Solar-powered aircraft completes flight to Hawaii, breaking aviation record
After five risky days traversing the Pacific Ocean, an aeroplane powered only by the rays of the sun completed a historic flight to Hawaii that broke aviation records.
'Christian America is under siege': Faith leaders unite vs. same-sex marriage ruling
Seeking to defend their Christian beliefs and religious freedom, leaders from 11 faith groups recently gathered in front of the Supreme Court to highlight the negative impact of the ruling legalising same-sex marriage across the United States.
More Americans back override of federal court rulings if state officials oppose them
One of three US voters now support the idea that states should have the right to ignore federal court rulings if their elected officials disagree with them.
Montana man, inspired by legalisation of same-sex union, seeks to marry 2nd wife
A polygamist man in Montana is seeking to marry his second wife after he was inspired by the US Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Christian clerks, bakers take stand against Supreme Court ruling on same-sex union
A country clerk in Rowan, Kentucky has been sued for refusing to issue marriage license to gay and straight couples, citing "religious concerns."
Pope Francis to speak about 'protection of creation' in July 5-12 Latin America visit
Pope Francis is set to return to his home continent on Sunday on a swamped seven-day apostolic visit to Latin America's peripheries: Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay, with the pontiff expected to speak about the "protection of creation" and social justice.
Christian pastors to face trial in Sudan, lawyer arrested
Two South Sudanese pastors in Sudan will face trial for espionage and their lawyer has been arrested.