Taking A Selfie Is A Sin, Declares Muslim Cleric; Slams Islamic Women Who Take Selfies
An Indonesian Muslim cleric has declared that taking selfies is a sin as he criticized Muslim women for shamelessly posting selfies.
Australia's Tony Abbott Presses For Conscience Vote On Race Law Amendment Amid Free Speech Debate
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is being pressed for a conscience vote on a proposal to amend a race reform law amid the controversy over free speech spawned by the cartoons made by the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo on Prophet Mohamed, The Australian reported on Wednesday.
Mother of Japanese Hostage Held By Islamic State Pleads For Son's Release
The Japanese mother of one of the hostages held by the Islamic State has issued a plea to the Japanese Prime Minister to help free her son.
Michelle Obama Sparks Backlash By Forgoing Headscarf In Saudi Arabia
First Lady Michelle Obama is sparking backlash after she failed to wear a headscarf during a recent visit to the conservative Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia.
Obama, Top Officials Pay Respects to Deceased Saudi King
During his visit to Saudi Arabia this week, President Barack Obama reiterated the U.S.\'s alliance with the oil-rich Middle Eastern country, paying his respects to diseased King Abdullah.
Islamic Scholar In South Africa Asks Muslims to Forgive Cartoonists From Charlie Hebdo
An Islamic academic from the South African city of Durban has asked thousands of Muslims to forgive cartoonists of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.
Ebola Outbreak Latest News Today 2015: W.H.O. Vows Reforms To Speed Up Response To Future Virus Outbreaks
The World Health Organization has admitted its slow pace in responding to the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa and laid out a set of reforms to address the problem.
Pope Francis Death Threat News: Philippines Dismisses Alleged Plot To Kill Pontiff During Visit
The Philippines' top defense official dismissed on Monday an alleged plot by an Islamist terrorist group to assassinate Pope Francis during his recent visit to the Philippines, saying the reports were based on "unvalidated" information.
200 Killed As Boko Haram Insurgents Clash With Nigerian Troops
About 200 combatants were killed after Nigerian military forces reportedly clashed with suspected insurgents from the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram in Maiduguri on Sunday.
Muslim Rebels Kill At Least 49 Police Commandos In The Philippines
Peace in conflict-affected areas in Southern Philippines remained hanging in the balance as a group of Muslim rebels clashed with members of an elite police force on Sunday, killing at least 49 police commandos and eight rebels.
Boko Haram Attack Kills 15 Civilians Ahead of Presidential Campaign Rally In Nigeria
At least 15 civilians were killed by fighters of the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram near the capital of Nigeria's embattled Borno state on the eve of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election campaign rally.
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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.