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Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds
Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds

The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on Saturday of wounds sustained in the fire.

Hillary Clinton facing \'criminal probe\' by FBI on possible email security violation
Hillary Clinton facing 'criminal probe' by FBI on possible email security violation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has begun its investigation on Democrat presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton's email account and private server she used while serving as U.S. Secretary of State, her camp confirmed on Thursday.

President Obama won\'t retract statement comparing GOP critics to Iran hard-liners
President Obama won't retract statement comparing GOP critics to Iran hard-liners

U.S. President Barack Obama disappointed legislative leaders when he refused to retract his remark that Iranian hardliners who chant "death to America" are making common cause with Republican caucus.

Pope Francis thanks Jordan for welcoming Christians escaping from ISIS persecution
Pope Francis thanks Jordan for welcoming Christians escaping from ISIS persecution

Catholic Pope Francis used the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan to thank the country for opening their arms to displaced people who suffered from death, poverty, and violence and urged the international community not to remain indifferent to their plight.

16 states unite to demand suspension of President Obama\'s \'Clean Power Plan\'
16 states unite to demand suspension of President Obama's 'Clean Power Plan'

Sixteen states led by West Virginia banded together to call for the suspension of Obama's so-called "Clean Power Plan" as they threaten to drag the proposal to a legal battle.

Bishop of North Dakota diocese cuts ties with Boy Scouts for allowing gay leaders
Bishop of North Dakota diocese cuts ties with Boy Scouts for allowing gay leaders

For most of his life, Catholic Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck has been proud of his association with the Boy Scouts of America, and he is now heartbroken that he has to cut ties with the institution since they decided to welcome gay leaders into their ranks.

What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way
What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way

Greece might currently be weighed down by financial and political woes, but the Catholic non-profit organization Caritas is helping by offering food and refuge to the country's growing number of poor and migrants.

Duggars share a tip on raising large family: \'Buy used items and save the difference\'
Duggars share a tip on raising large family: 'Buy used items and save the difference'

Even though The Learning Channel (TLC) has already cancelled the Duggar family show "19 Kids and Counting," there is still quite a demand for more details about the Duggars' lives, and now Jim Bob and Michelle has decided to share how they manage to take care of the expenses of such a huge household.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Uncle Si writes bucket list after nearly getting crushed by a tree
'Duck Dynasty' star Uncle Si writes bucket list after nearly getting crushed by a tree

When reality star Si Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" had a near-death experience, he became inspired to create a bucket list and accomplish everything he has ever dreamed of doing.

Franklin Graham prays next US president would be like King David from the Bible
Franklin Graham prays next US president would be like King David from the Bible

If there is one thing America desperately needs, then that is prayer, according to Reverend Franklin Graham, and the evangelist hopes that people are already praying for a worthy person who would become the country's next president.

Trump stands out in 1st GOP presidential debate, but no clear winner or loser seen
Trump stands out in 1st GOP presidential debate, but no clear winner or loser seen

With a big target on his back, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump failed to keep his promise of sticking to discuss issues, repeatedly attacking his rivals during the first GOP round of debate in Cleveland on Thursday.

70 thoughts you have when you walk into a new church
70 thoughts you have when you walk into a new church

70 thoughts you have when you walk into a new church

One year on from Islamic State capture, there are no Christians left in Qaraqosh
One year on from Islamic State capture, there are no Christians left in Qaraqosh

One year ago, Islamic State militants captured the town of Qaraqosh in Iraq, forcing thousands – many of them Christians – to flee.

Songs of Praise in Calais: Finally the media listens to migrants themselves
Songs of Praise in Calais: Finally the media listens to migrants themselves

BBC TV show: Finally the media gives a voice to the migrants themselves

Pentagon \'strongly suspects\' Russia to be behind latest \'sophisticated\' cyberattack
Pentagon 'strongly suspects' Russia to be behind latest 'sophisticated' cyberattack

Pentagon officials "strongly suspect" that Russia is behind this cyberattack, which affected 4,000 Defense Department employees and civilian personnel.

Ben Seewald joins Planned Parenthood debate, denounces abortion as murder
Ben Seewald joins Planned Parenthood debate, denounces abortion as murder

Ben Seewald, the religious husband of reality star Jessa Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" have decided to open up a can of worms as he decided to take on the hot issue concerning the incriminating undercover videos released against abortion service provider Planned Parenthood.