World Health Organization Estimates 20,000 Could Die From Ebola Outbreak
An assessment by the World Health Organization has determined that the deadly Ebola outbreak currently sweeping West Africa could end up claiming the lives of 20,000 people.
China Warns Pope Francis Not To 'Interfere' With Atheist Country
China authorities released a statement this week warning Pope Francis not to "interfere" with the Asian country's policies after Francis suggested he'd like to visit the officially-atheist country "as soon as tomorrow."
Mother of Kidnapped American Journalist Pleads With Islamic State To Release Son
The mother of an American journalist being held captive by Islamic State militants has released a video, pleading with her son\'s captors to release him.
Obama Considering Second Aid Mission To Iraq, Sources Say
Sources close to the Obama administration announced this week that the president is deciding on a new possible relief mission in Iraq to help more refugees displaced by the Islamic State.
WHO Shuts Down Clinic In Sierra Leone After Aid Worker Gets Ebola
The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that it had shut down one of its health clinics in Sierra Leone after an aid worker became infected with the rapidly-spreading Ebola virus.
Florida Pastor Challenges Islamic State Leader To Renounce Islam, Embrace Christianity
A Florida pastor has reportedly challenged members of the Islamic State jihadist group to a battle of biblical proportions, ultimately demanding that the leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot renounce Islam and convert to Christianity.
New Jersey Family Suspects Something 'Hostile' Happened To Son Missing In Israel
The family of a New Jersey student is calling on the U.S. State Department to get involved after their 23-year-old relative went missing outside of Jerusalem, Israel last week.
Islamic State Demands Ransom For Female American Hostage, Threatens Execution
U.S. officials confirmed this week that the Islamic State jihadist group is holding a female American hostage after she was kidnapped in Syria last year.
James Foley In Letter To Parents: 'I Feel Closest To You When I Pray'
The parents of recently-murdered American journalist James Foley have released a letter their son sent to his family while he was being held in captivity in Syria.
Investigators Identify Account Behind James Foley's Execution Video
Investigators have reportedly identified the user of the account who uploaded the recent execution video of American photojournalist James Foley, a detail that serves as a \"key part of the forensic trail\" in tracking down Foley\'s murderers.
Japan Willing To Offer Experimental Ebola Drug, Government Says
The Japanese government announced Monday that it may be able to offer an experimental Ebola drug to aid in the current health crisis in West Africa, as long as certain criteria is met.
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Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
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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.