ISIS Video Shows Boy Apparently Executing Russian Spies Suspects
A chilling video purportedly showing a boy executing two alleged Russian spies has been released by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group.
Atheist Group Donates $20K to Charlie Hebdo Newspaper
A national atheist group based in Wisconsin has reportedly donated $20,000 to the Paris-based Charlie Hebdo newspaper so it may continue production following a recent terrorist attack.
Saudi Blogger Cannot Survive 1,000 Lashings, Wife Says
The wife of a Saudi blogger who has been sentenced to 1,000 lashings says that her husband may not be able to physically sustain the punishment.
Satellite Images Show Destruction of Recent Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria
Recent satellite images taken over northern Nigeria show the recent destruction wreaked by the Boko Haram terror group that left 2,000 dead.
Millions Warmly Greet 'Santo Papa' Francis In Philippines As 5-Day Mercy And Compassion Visit Commences
Church bells rang throughout the Philippines as millions of Filipinos joyfully greeted the arrival of Pope Francis on Thursday evening with people from all walks of life lining the streets of Manila while the rest watched the historic event unfold on live television.
Terror Suspects to Have ID Cards to Travel Confiscated In Germany
Germany has approved a law that authorizes the confiscation of personal identification (ID) cards from suspected Muslim terrorists for up to three years, which was twice as long as originally planned.
Human Rights Watchdog Condemns Egypt's Atheist Prison Sentence
An international human rights watchdog group has condemned the recent ruling in Egypt that sentenced a student to three years imprisonment for expressing his atheist beliefs on Facebook.
Israeli Newspaper Edits Angela Merkel From Paris March Photo
An Israeli newspaper is gaining international attention after it published a photo of the recent unity march in Paris, but edited out prominent female world leaders from the photo, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Al-Qaeda Branch in Yemen Claims Responsibility For Charlie Hebdo Attack
The Yemen branch of the al Qaeda terror group has taken responsibility for the recent terror attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper headquarters in France that killed 12.
Pope Francis Urges Sri Lanka: Pursue Truth to Heal the Wounds of War
It was the first time that the leader of the Roman Catholic Church visited a predominantly Hindu nation after two decades. At the start of his week-long tour of Asia, Pope Francis told Catholic believers in Sri Lanka to pursue the truth if they want to end a quarter-century of injustice caused by a civil war.
France Arrests 54 For Defending Terror After Charlie Hebdo Attack
In a new effort to curb terrorism, France announced this week that it had arrested 54 people for defending terrorism, either by making hateful comments or glorifying extremism.
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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.