Death Toll in Tunisia Museum Attack Rises to 23
The death toll in Tunisia rose to 23 Thursday after a group of gunmen reportedly shot at tourists in the North African country\'s capital as they exited tour buses to visit a popular museum.
Gunmen Open Fire in Tunisia, Killing at Least 20 Tourists
Gunmen reportedly stormed a museum in Tunisia's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 20.
Dating Website for Married People? Adultery Dating Site Sued for Breaking the Law
An online dating website for married people has been taken to court in France by a Catholic association for breaking a civil law on marriage.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Declared Victor in Election After Overnight Vote Count
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was named the victor in Wednesday morning vote counts after exit polls Tuesday evening showed the politician was tied with competitor Isaac Herzog.
U.S. Air Force Vet Accused of Attempting to Join Islamic State
A U.S. Air Force veteran was indicted this week on charges that he allegedly tried to join the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria.
Israel's Netanyahu Tweets Election 'Victory' Despite Tied Exit Polls
As millions of Israelis voted Tuesday for parliamentary selection and their next prime minister, exit polls suggested that the election between current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and politician Isaac Herzog was too close to call.
Indian Nun Prays for Forgiveness for Suspects Who Raped Her in School
A 71-year-old nun in India is asking protesters to forgive a gang of men who raped her after they robbed the covenant school where she worked.
Pakistani Christians Protest Recent Taliban Suicide Bombings
Thousands of Christians reportedly rioted in Pakistan over the weekend to protest recent suicide bombings on local Christian communities.
Russia Displays Show of Force with Military Drills
Russia demonstrated a large show of force this week by holding military drills consisting of its entire Northern Fleet in the country\'s Arctic northern region.
Christians in India Protest Recent Rape of 75-Year-Old Nun
Christians in India are reportedly demanding that the country\'s government do more to protect their religion following a recent attack on a Christian school in West Bengal that included the rape of a 75-year-old nun.
India Nun Raped: Christians Condemn Horror Rape of 75-Year-Old Nun, Blame Government
Church officials and the public condemned the alleged rape of a 75-year-old nun in a high school in Nadia district, West Bengal, India, by a suspected robber who was part of a gang that barged into the facility on Saturday.
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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.