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Military chaplain fired for promoting biblical beliefs

Military veteran and former Navy chaplain Wes Modder is at risk of being discharged because of alleged insensitivity towards premarital sex and same-sex relations during counselling sessions, Fox News reported Monday.

Reporter details life undercover as ISIS girlfriend
Reporter details life undercover as ISIS girlfriend

Reporter fears for life after refusing fighter's request to go to Syria

Spirituality in the workplace boosts morale, values among employees
Spirituality in the workplace boosts morale, values among employees

Promoting spirituality in the workplace impacts individuals and teams positively as it builds a sense of community, cultivates compassion, strengthens values and provides a support system for those faced with personal trials, says one minister.

Naghmeh Abedini: \'I haven\'t questioned God\'s goodness, I\'ve discovered it\'
Naghmeh Abedini: 'I haven't questioned God's goodness, I've discovered it'

The wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini speaks to Christian Today.

Chinese pastor Yuan Zhiming accused of raping founder of Christian charity
Chinese pastor Yuan Zhiming accused of raping founder of Christian charity

A top Chinese Christian pastor who has been accused of rape has resigned from his ministry in order to "retreat in the Lord and seek renewal."

Kurdish forces drive back Islamic State near Kirkuk, face \'little resistance\'
Kurdish forces drive back Islamic State near Kirkuk, face 'little resistance'

Kurdish peshmerga forces have retaken around 40 square miles of territory.

Republicans warn Iran that nuclear deal might not outlast Obama presidency
Republicans warn Iran that nuclear deal might not outlast Obama presidency

Senators have written directly to Iran's leaders in an unprecedented breach with protocol.

India: Mob of thousands kidnap, kill rape suspect
India: Mob of thousands kidnap, kill rape suspect

A mob numbering in thousands broke into a prison, kidnapped, and killed a rape suspect in India on Friday.

Man burned by fajitas while praying at Applebee\'s receives no compensation
Man burned by fajitas while praying at Applebee's receives no compensation

A New Jersey man cannot seek compensation from Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar after being burned by fajitas, an appellate panel ruled last week.

Homeowner association reverses decision, allows Make-a-Wish playhouse for cancer-stricken child

Homeowner's association reverses decision, allows playhouse for cancer-stricken child

All-women\'s college to admit transgender students for class of 2020
All-women's college to admit transgender students for class of 2020

A Massachusetts all-women's university will admit transgender students, the school announced last week.

ISIS destroys three ancient cities over three days
ISIS destroys three ancient cities over three days

The Islamic State ransacked another ancient city at the weekend. Reports indicate that the Iraqi village of Khorsabad was targeted on Sunday in the latest in a series of attacks on ancient sites.

Released Assyrian IS hostage: \'There is nothing left\' to return home to
Released Assyrian IS hostage: 'There is nothing left' to return home to

One hostage released by Islamic State has said that the militants razed his whole village, leaving nothing to return to.

Grave of Celtic Prince unearthed in France
Grave of Celtic Prince unearthed in France

2,500 year old grave of Celtic Prince unearthed in France

Dirty water kills over 800,000 women every year - WaterAid
Dirty water kills over 800,000 women every year - WaterAid

Nearly 800,000 women die each year because they lack access to clean water, according to a study by WaterAid, a development organisation advocating for clean water for all.

EU member states told to promote concept of \'reasonable accommodation\'
EU member states told to promote concept of 'reasonable accommodation'

Christians decry discrimination across Europe; MPs push principle of 'reasonable accommodation'