Thai Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Insulting Monarchy
A Thai man was sentenced to 25 years in prison this week for allegedly posting photos on Facebook that insulted the country\'s monarchy.
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Machete Attack Kills Second Blogger in Bangladesh in Past Month
A blogger in Bangladesh was killed by a group of men wielding machetes on Monday in the second attack of its kind in the past several weeks in the area.
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Causes Tsunami Warnings Off Papua New Guinea Coast
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea late Sunday, causing tsunami warnings in several Pacific nations. No damages or injuries have been reported from Sunday's quake.
Ohio Lawmaker Discusses Her Rape, Abortion on House Floor
An Ohio representative recently revealed her experience with rape and abortion during a House debate on the \"heartbeat bill,\" which would make abortion in the state illegal after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Ariz. Senator Flippantly Suggests State Make Church Attendance Mandatory
An Arizona senator has reentlly suggested that the state make Sunday church attendance mandatory to encourage a "moral rebirth" in the nation.
American Cousins Plotted to Attack Military Facility, Join Islamic State, Feds Say
Federal authorities filed a criminal complaint this week claiming that two American cousins have been arrested for reportedly plotting to attack a military facility in Illinois and fly to the Middle East to aid the Islamic State terror group.
Oklahoma Declares State of Emergency as Tornadoes Kill 1, Injure Several
The state of Oklahoma has declared an emergency in several counries after multiple tornadoes ripped through the state's Moore and Sand Springs areas Wednesday night.
Germanwings Co-Pilot 'Intentionally' Crashed Plane into Alps, Prosecutor Says
Recovery of the black box from the Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 that crashed into the French Alps earlier this week suggests that the aircraft\'s co-pilot \"intentionally\" crashed the plane into the remote mountainside.
Pilgrims Flock to See Face of Jesus in Rockside in Colombia
Hundreds are reportedly flocking to the San Francisco area of Putumayo, Colombia to see an area of dirt and trees left by a recent rock slide that appears to show an image of Jesus\' face.
Americans Among Those Killed in Germanwings Plane Crash
Two Americans were aboard the Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 that crashed into a remote area of the French Alps on Tuesday, killing all 150 passengers and crew on board.
Parents Protest Catholic High School's Pre-Approval Requirement for Prom Dresses
A Catholic high school in Pennsylvania is reportedly receiving backlash from some parents for requiring students to have their prom dresses pre-approved by school faculty before wearing it to the end-of-the-year school event.
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2819 Church Draws 80,000 to AT&T Stadium for Prayer and Worship
Nearly 80,000 people gathered with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and 2819 Church at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a large-scale evening of prayer and worship. Ed Newton, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, attended the event, known as “ACCESS — That Powerful Hour of Prayer.” Free tickets for the gathering were claimed within eight hours.
Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches
A South Carolina judge is preparing to dismiss lawsuits filed by the United Methodist Church’s South Carolina Conference against nearly 70 congregations seeking to leave the denomination while retaining their properties. The conference said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Brian M. Gibbons had informed the parties that he intends to dismiss the cases.
THINQ Summit Speakers Debate Islam’s Compatibility With Western Values and Christian-Muslim Relations
A Christian pastor who has spent years building relationships with Muslims and a historian who has studied Islamic history and doctrine debated whether Islam’s theological and political teachings allow the religion to coexist with Western society. Roberts said he once feared things like Sharia, or Islamic law, but realized the U.S. Constitution wouldn’t allow it.
Christian Teacher Sues School After Being Fired Over Pro-Life Answer
A Christian teacher with 28 years of experience has filed a discrimination claim against a school in northeast England after being dismissed following a pro-life response to a student’s question about abortion. Anita Meston, 63, is suing Biddick Academy, a state-funded secondary school in Washington, Sunderland, according to ADF International, which is supporting her case.
Pastor Faces ‘Unlawful Entry’ Charge After Prayer Protest Outside Chinese Embassy in D.C.
A Christian pastor is facing a criminal charge after refusing to leave a sidewalk outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington while protesting China’s treatment of religious minorities. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, leader of the Christian Defense Coalition, said in a Sept. 28 Facebook post that he was “arrested by the United States Secret Service for peacefully praying on a public sidewalk in front of the Chinese Embassy.”