Iraqi Officials: Islamic State Raises Black Flag Over Ramadi
Iraqi officials reported Friday that the Islamic State reportedly raised its infamous black flag over the ancient city of Ramadi after a series of suicide bombings.
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Engineer of Derailed Amtrak Train Says He Has No Memory of Crash
The engineer who was operating an Amtrak train when it veered off the tracks in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, killing seven, has said that he has no memory of the accident.
Al Shabaab Warns of More Terrorist Attacks Against Christians Like Garissa State University Massacre
The al Shabaab terrorist group has reportedly distributed leaflets in Kenya warning of more attacks on Christian schools, as seen by the recent attack on Garissa State University in April that left 147 dead.
Obama Discusses Importance of Faith-Based Groups in Overcoming Poverty
During a recent panel discussion at Georgetown University, President Barack Obama discussed the importance of faith in helping Americans out of poverty.
Officials: No Sign of U.S. Military Helicopter on Second Day of Searching in Nepal
U.S. military officials have announced that for the second day, there has been no successful discovery of the U.S. military helicopter that went missing while delivering aid in Nepal on Tueday.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Nepal, At Least 36 Dead in Second Major Quake
At least 36 people were reported dead Tuesday after a 7.3 earthquake struck near Mount Everest in Nepal, less than a month after a deadly 7.8 earthquake struck the Asian country, killing over 8,000.
Actor Denzel Washington Tells Graduating Students: 'Put God First in Everything You Do'
In a recent commencement ceremony speech at a Louisiana university, actor Denzel Washington encouraged all students to \"put God first\" in their daily lives and decisions.
FBI Director Says Monitoring Islamic State in U.S. Becoming Increasingly Difficult
The FBI said this week that the recent shooting at a Muhammad cartoon contest in Dallas, Texas is evidence of a larger threat from the Islamic State terrorist group and their influence in the United States.
Justice Department to Probe Baltimore Police Over Constitutional Violations
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will be opening a federal investigation into the Baltimore, Maryland police department to see if officers routinely violated constitutional freedoms.
Al Qaeda Claims Top Official Who Organized Charlie Hebdo Attacks Killed by U.S. Airstrike
Al Qaeda\'s Yemen branch claimed Thursday that one of its senior officials who orchestrated the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris this year has died in a recent U.S.-led airstrike.
Obama Delivers National Day of Prayer Proclamation, Says Religious Freedom Creates 'Diverse and Vibrant Societies'
President Barack Obama delivered a proclamation on Wednesday to mark this year\'s National Day of Prayer, saying that the allowance of religious liberty throughout the world makes for \"diverse and vibrant societies.\"
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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.