Kenji Goto ISIS Beheading Condemned By Japan, World Leaders
Japan and world leaders condemned on Sunday the beheading of Japanese Kenji Goto by the Islamic State with President Obama calling it a "barbaric act."
China's Education Minister Warns Universities: Don't Promote Western Values
China's education minister has told universities to keep away from textbooks that promote Western values.
How To Tell If Someone Is Becoming Radicalized By Islamic Extremism? French Advice Attracts Mocking
A French government infographic designed to warn people about others who take the route of jihadist radicalization has drawn online attention...and sarcasm.
Canada Unveils New Anti-Terror Measure; Harper Says 'Great Evil Has Descended On Our World'
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has unveiled a new legislation that would strengthen the country's spy agency and allow courts to close any website that promotes terrorism amid criticism that such measures may undermine democracy.
U.K. Churches Oppose 3-Parent Baby Creation Plan, But Some Scientists Claim It Could Save Lives
Churches have urged the U.K. government to stop a plan by scientists to create a baby from three persons to a halt, citing safety and ethical reasons, BBC has reported. The scientists, however, defended their move in pushing Parliament to approve the proposed change on the Human Fertilisation and ...
Japan, Jordan Await News of Prisoner Swap with Islamic State
Leaders in Jordan and Japan are anxiously awaiting word of the fate of a Jordanian air force pilot and a Japanese journalist following a planned prisoner swap with the Islamic State.
Pilots Turned Off Important Computers Ahead of AirAsia 8501 Crash, Source Says
As the investigation into the downed AirAsia Flight 8501 continues, sourcess say pilots of the aircraft disabled computers shotly before the plane crashed into the Java Sea.
Indonesia To Execute 11 More Convicts On Death Row, Including 7 Foreigners
The Indonesian government is set to execute by firing squad 11 more convicts in death row including seven foreigners who are serving sentences for drug-related offenses.
Facebook Censors Prophet Muhammad Images Despite Mark Zuckerberg Promoting Importance Of Free Speech
Facebook has agreed to censor images of the prophet Muhammad in Turkey just two weeks after its chief executive officer, Mark Zuckerberg, posted a personal statement on Facebook about the importance of free speech with the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie, the Washington Post reported.
Malaysia Authorities Declare MH370 Disappearance an 'Accident'
Malaysian authorities announced this week that the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 has been declared an accident so grieving family members may receive compensation claims.
ISIS Japan Hostage News Update: Kenji Goto Friends Launch Online Petition Urging Jordan to Help
Friends of Japanese hostage Kenji Goto launched an online petition urging Jordan to save him and 1st Lt. Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh, who are being held by Islamic State in Syria.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.
Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.