Americans Among Those Killed in Germanwings Plane Crash
Two Americans were aboard the Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 that crashed into a remote area of the French Alps on Tuesday, killing all 150 passengers and crew on board.
Lee Kuan Yew Death Latest News: Singaporeans Brave Long Wait to Pay Last Respects to Father of Nation
Singaporeans mourned the death of their nation's founding father, former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, as thousands formed lines a few kilometers long outside Parliament House on Wednesday to pay their last respects.
26 Arrested For Beating, Burning Afghani Woman Accused of Desecrating Quran
Officials in Afghanistan have announced that 26 suspects have been arrested in connection to a recent mob attack that killed a 27-year-old woman who was accused of burning the Quran.
German Plane Crash in French Alps Kills 150
Passengers aboard a low-cost German airliner were killed Tuesday when the plane crashed in a remote part of the French Alps.
Group Sends 83,000 Bibles to Cuba to Fulfill Christianity's 'Incredible Growth'
A missionary nonprofit group with the Southern Baptist Convention recently announced that thousands of Spanish-language Bibles are being sent to Cuba in response to the growth of Christianity in the region.
Ebola Outbreak News 2015: Slow International Response Costs Thousands of Lives – M.S.F.
A top medical charity organization has criticized the turtle-paced response of the international community including the World Health Organization to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, saying such has cost thousands of lives when the tragedy could have been avoided.
Lee Kuan Yew Dead: World Leaders Pay Tribute as Singapore's Founding Father Dies Aged 91
Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, widely respected as the economic architect who transformed the former British outpost into a trade and finance powerhouse, has died on Monday at the age of 91, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Herbicide Used on Crops to Kill Weeds 'Probably Carcinogenic to Humans' – Reports W.H.O.
Herbicide, the world's most widely used weed killer, can "probably" cause cancer, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Yemen Mosque Attack
More than 100 people were killed in Yemen's capital on Friday when suicide bombers carried out attacks on two mosques. The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
U.S. to 'Reassess' Relationship with Israel After Netanyahu's Palestine Comments
U.S. President Barack Obama said this week that the U.S. will be \"reassessing\" its relationship with Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the formation of a Palestinian state in the days leading up to the election.
Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Tunisia Museum Attack
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a recent attack on tourists near a popular museum in Tunisia, although the claim has not been independently verified by the Obama administration.
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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.