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Obama: Iran must freeze nuclear activity, US and Israel still disagree
Iran must commit to a verifiable freeze of at least 10 years on sensitive nuclear activity for a landmark atomic deal to be reached, but the odds are still against sealing a final agreement, Barack Obama said on Monday.
Georgia halts planned execution of woman on death row
Georgia halted the planned Monday execution of the only woman on death row in the state due to problems with the drugs to be used in the lethal injection, officials said.
Pastor starts GoFundMe drive for homeless rape victim
The extraordinary courage of a homeless rape victim led to the conviction of her assailant. Now, her story has inspired the community, led by their local pastor to start a GoFundMe drive to help her find a permanent home.
South Carolina college takes stance against homosexuality
A Christian college in South Carolina issued a strong statement against homosexuality last week after two of their students came out as gay in the past year.
Vatican condemns leak of documents criticizing spending
The Vatican responded to a leak of confidential correspondence between leaders in a statement issued on Sunday.
Girl pleading for assisted suicide gets visit from Chilean president
A Chilean teen with cystic fibrosis recently posted a desperate video on Facebook asking for physician- assisted suicide, and received a visit from her country's president on Saturday.
20 Indian Christians claim they were detained and beaten by police
The group said they were mistreated by police while on a mission trip in northern India.
Pope Francis to kidnapped Assyrian Christians: 'We don't forget you'
Pope Francis led thousands in silent prayer for those persecuted for their faith in Syria and Iraq.
Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to repair Mount Zion cemeteries
Mount Zion's Christians and Muslims have been targeted by hate crimes, but a group of interfaith volunteers is standing against the intolerance.
Victor Barnard: Fugitive US pastor accused of sexually assaulting young girls arrested in Brazil
Brazilian police have arrested a fugitive self-styled church leader wanted in Minnesota for allegedly sexually assaulting dozens of young girls, a police spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Syria: Islamic State releases 19 Christians, more than 200 still captive
Islamic State released 19 Assyrian Christian captives in Syria on Sunday after processing them through a sharia court, a monitoring group which tracks the conflict said.
Satanist leader: We don't subscribe to the Judeo-Christian concept of evil or Satan
Satanist leader says their group is criticized mainly by those who have preconceived notions about Satan
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi could face death sentence
The Saudi blogger Raif Badawi who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes over accusations he insulted Islam could now be put on trial for apostasy resulting in a death sentence.
Group slams Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'
Freedom from Religion Foundation calls Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'; lodges complaint in 26 school districts
Pastors think faith will become an increasingly online experience in the next decade
According to a survey conducted by the Barna Group, 55 per cent of Protestant pastors believe it will be common practice for people to rely on the internet for their faith experiences in the next decade.
4 in 10 Americans are 'unchurched'; dramatic change needed
Four in 10 Americans are unchurched. At 43 per cent, the number is significantly higher than the 30 per cent of Americans who did not go to church in 1990, according to data published in the book Churchless by George Barna and David Kinnaman.