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'Big, powerful' China has no right to 'throw elbows, push people out,' says Obama
Speaking in plain language, US President Barack Obama castigated China for its aggressive action in Southeast Asia as it pursues its land reclamation projects in the South China Sea.
ISIS suicide bomber thwarted by Kansas student who sacrificed himself to save hundreds in mosque
An engineering student from Wichita State University has sacrificed himself while averting an attempt by a suicide bomber from Sunni-dominated Islamic State from killing people praying at a Shia mosque in Saudi Arabia.
Bereaved again: How Joe Biden's faith will be tested again, and how the Bible can help
Having faced appalling tragedy once, now Joe Biden has to do it all over again.
Pakistan: New legislation could stop misuse of blasphemy laws
Pakistan's strict blasphemy laws could soon be modified to combat increasing misuse, it has emerged, just weeks after experts warned that the government is failing to protect its citizens.
Jews protest against Christian worshippers at 'site of the Last Supper'
Christian worshippers were almost stopped from holding a Pentecost service in Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday after hundreds of Jewish protesters gathered outside the ceremony.
Abortion decline in Canada; Pro-life groups celebrate steady drop in abortions in British Columbia
Good news for pro-life advocates: the number of abortion incidents in the Canadian province of British Columbia have been steadily declining for the past five years.
China admits some Communist party members have become believers
Religious activities pose a threat against communist ideology, saying they will lead to "disastrous consequences," warned the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
French National Front leader meets religious leaders in Egypt
The leader of France's far right National Front party said on Sunday that a visit to Egypt to meet with the country's religious and political leaders had no effect on her views on Arab and Muslim immigration to France.
Special Report: Egypt wants to tackle militant Islam in the classroom
In his battle against militant Islam, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wants clerics to counter radicalism in the classroom.
Pastor shot dead by cops in Oklahoma after altercation, family & friends question police account
A pastor has been shot dead by police officers in Oklahoma in a shocking incident on Friday.
Texas floods latest news: State hit by record-breaking 35 trillion gallons of rain in May
Texas has experienced record rainfall in the past month as the state grappled with flash floods and 23 deaths.
North Carolina Governor to veto bill giving judges option not to perform same-sex marriages
Going against his fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives and in the Senate, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory vowed to veto a proposed legislation giving judges the option not to perform same-sex marriages.
US tried to destroy North Korea nuke arms with computer virus but failed
The United States tried to attack North Korea's nuclear weapons program with a Stuxnet computer virus five years ago but failed, according to an exclusive report by Reuters.
Conversion therapy ban bill in Illinois passes: 'Protects physical and psychological well-being' claims legislature
Saying that it "has a compelling interest in protecting the physical and psychological well-being of minors," Illinois' legislature passed a bill Friday that bans conversion therapy or sexual orientation change efforts on LGBT youth under 18 in the state.
Nick Clegg and 88 others banned from entering Russia
Russia has imposed an entry ban on 89 European politicians and military leaders.
Syrian air raids kill dozens of civilians in the north
A Syrian air force raid killed at least 59 civilians at a market in a town held by Islamic State militants in northern Syria on Saturday, according to a monitoring group.