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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CCP Detains Pastors at Beijing Church as House Church Crackdown Expands
Chinese authorities have detained multiple pastors and church workers from Beijing Jiaquan Church, an independent house church that has operated in the capital for more than two decades. ChinaAid founder and President Bob Fu said his organization is “urgently concerned for the safety, health and legal rights of every Jiaquan pastor and church co-worker who has been taken away.”
Muslim Residents Oppose Approved Church Project in Indonesia Over Permit Discrepancy
A planned church in East Java Province in Indonesia is facing renewed opposition from Muslim residents who argue that an address discrepancy in permit documents should halt construction. Residents in the Dukuh Kukun area of Babat Jerawat Urban Village, Pakal District, Surabaya, say the address listed on the official permit does not match the church site in the CitraLand housing complex.
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.