Machete Attack Kills Second Blogger in Bangladesh in Past Month
A blogger in Bangladesh was killed by a group of men wielding machetes on Monday in the second attack of its kind in the past several weeks in the area.
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Causes Tsunami Warnings Off Papua New Guinea Coast
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea late Sunday, causing tsunami warnings in several Pacific nations. No damages or injuries have been reported from Sunday's quake.
Investigators: Germanwings Co-Pilot Treated for Suicidal Thoughts Years Ago
Investigators say they have yet to find a motive in the downing of Germanwings flight 4U 9525 over the French Alps last Tuesday.
Amanda Knox Verdict 2015 Latest News: Italy's Top Court Acquits Knox in Meredith Kercher Murder Case
Italy's highest court acquitted American Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend, Raffele Sollecito, of murder for the killing of her rommate in 2007.
Amanda Knox Case Latest News: Jubilation in Seattle as Knox is Acquitted of Murder
In a surprise verdict, Italy's top court fully acquitted Amanda Knox of the brutal murder of her British flatmate in 2007, annulling her earlier conviction and thus ending a decade of courtroom drama.
Germanwings Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz Hid Illness From Employer, Prosecutors Say
Further investigation into the downing of Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 earlier this week suggests the plane\'s co-pilot suffered from a serious illness that he reportedly hid from his employer ahead of the Tuesday crash.
Islamic State Attacks Christian Homes in Nineveh as Iraqi Forces Plan Offensive
The Islamic State attacked a group of homes belonging to Christian families in the Ninevah province of Iraq this week, reportedly burning them to the ground in their latest persecution of the Christian minority in the Middle Eastern country.
Germanwings Co-Pilot 'Intentionally' Crashed Plane into Alps, Prosecutor Says
Recovery of the black box from the Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 that crashed into the French Alps earlier this week suggests that the aircraft\'s co-pilot \"intentionally\" crashed the plane into the remote mountainside.
Pope Francis' Pizza Wish Fulfilled: Naples Pizzeria Personally Delivers Pie to Pontiff
Pope Francis' wish to order a pizza without being recognized was granted by the heavens when a pizza-maker handed him a pie while he was touring through Naples on Sunday.
Pilgrims Flock to See Face of Jesus in Rockside in Colombia
Hundreds are reportedly flocking to the San Francisco area of Putumayo, Colombia to see an area of dirt and trees left by a recent rock slide that appears to show an image of Jesus\' face.
U.S. State Department Says Third American Killed in Germanwings Plane Crash
The U.S. State Department confirmed Wednesday that a third American was aboard the Germanwings flight that crashed into a French mountainside this week, killing all 150 passengers and crew on board.
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Federal Judge Allows Bid for First Religious Charter School in U.S. to Proceed in Oklahoma
National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School may continue pursuing plans to become the nation’s first religious charter school while its legal challenge to an Oklahoma law moves forward, a federal judge ruled. According to Baptist Press, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is challenging provisions of the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act that bar religious organizations from operating publicly funded charter schools because of their religious character.
Joe Biden Receives Planned Parenthood Award, Urges Supporters “Not to Give Up”
Former President Joe Biden received an award from Planned Parenthood of Delaware on Thursday and used his remarks to defend his abortion-rights record while encouraging supporters to continue their efforts. Biden spoke at Planned Parenthood of Delaware’s 22nd Annual Chocolate & Champagne Gala in Claymont, where former first lady Jill Biden presented him with the Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award.
Senators Press Trump to Confront Xi Over Detained Pastors, Religious Minorities
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump to raise China’s persecution of Christian pastors and other religious minorities during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. Led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., the lawmakers thanked Trump for diplomatic pressure they said helped secure the July 3 release of Beijing Zion Church founder Ezra Jin after 266 days in detention.
Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns
Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding as leverage against the school.
12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.