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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Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.
JD Vance Targets Adam Hamilton Over Church’s Pride Sponsorship, Calls Linked Drag Group “Anti-Christian”
Vice President JD Vance criticized Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton at a campaign rally in Olathe, Kansas, accusing his church of financially supporting a Pride event associated with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.Vance urged voters to back Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, who is seeking reelection against Hamilton, pastor of Resurrection, a multi-campus United Methodist congregation in Leawood.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performed at site associated with John the Baptist’s beheading in Jordan
A performance of Handel’s “Messiah” blending Western and Eastern music took place Sept. 12 at Mukawir, the hilltop fortress in Jordan traditionally associated with the beheading of John the Baptist. The concert was held under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal.