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Labour MP says Muslims in UK not to blame for youths joining ISIS
Labour MP says Muslims in UK not to blame for youths joining ISIS

A top British Muslim from the UK's opposition party has scrapped the demand of Prime Minister David Cameron that the community boost its efforts to foil the spread of Islamic State ideology among young Muslims, saying conservative Muslim communities in Britain do not encourage the youth to join the militant group.

US training Syrian forces to fight ISIS, paying them $400 monthly
US training Syrian forces to fight ISIS, paying them $400 monthly

The US Pentagon has started paying Syrian moderates up to $400 worth of stipend each as it seeks to place them into duty against the terror campaign of the Islamic State, said the military on Monday.

Pakistan\'s Ramadan heat wave kills nearly 800 in four days
Pakistan's Ramadan heat wave kills nearly 800 in four days

Water and power have failed in Karachi and the poor are suffering most.

California \'Sodomite Suppression Act\' petition blocked by judge
California 'Sodomite Suppression Act' petition blocked by judge

The author of a ballot advocating the murder of gays and lesbians should not be allowed to gather supporting signatures, a judge says.

In Nigeria, teenage girls turn suicide bombers in Boko Haram terror drive
In Nigeria, teenage girls turn suicide bombers in Boko Haram terror drive

Thirty people have been killed on Monday as two girls exploded near a crowded mosque amid fears that Boko Haram is using their captives to spread terror.

Syria: Kurds seize Islamic State town near militants\' capital
Syria: Kurds seize Islamic State town near militants' capital

Kurdish victories have reversed the momentum of Islamic State.

Hillary Clinton eclipses Democratic rivals and ahead of GOP bets—poll
Hillary Clinton eclipses Democratic rivals and ahead of GOP bets—poll

Hillary Clinton is dominating the race for the presidential post in the side of Democrats, eclipsing her nearest party rival by by a massive 60-point lead, showed the new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.

Dad-daughter tandem completes 39 acts of kindness on their birthdays
Dad-daughter tandem completes 39 acts of kindness on their birthdays

For their 32nd and 7th birthdays last May, Lee Beck and his daughter Amelie from Oxford, England decided to complete 39 random acts of kindness.

Christian convert Meriam Ibrahim never questioned God \'Why me?\' while languishing in Sudan prison
Christian convert Meriam Ibrahim never questioned God 'Why me?' while languishing in Sudan prison

It has been a year since Meriam Ibrahim was freed by a Sudanese court of her imprisonment and death sentence - two things she faced for converting to Christianity and marrying a Christian man. Throughout her imprisonment, Ibrahim was told that she would be set free as long as she reounced her Christian faith, but never once did she let God down.

Pastor Saeed Abedini\'s 1,000th day in Iran prison: Christian leaders hold prayer vigil, urge US Congress to act
Pastor Saeed Abedini's 1,000th day in Iran prison: Christian leaders hold prayer vigil, urge US Congress to act

To mark Pastor Saeed Abedini's 1,000th day in an Iranian prison, Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Church of the Hill, along with the Christian Defense Coalition has organized a prayer vigil for the persecuted pastor and urged other Christians to join in the prayer effort.

\'Audacity\' shows how Christians  should deal with homosexuality
'Audacity' shows how Christians should deal with homosexuality

Ray Comfort's new film project entitled "Audacity" will bravely tackle the topic of homosexuality from a Christian perspective and share how Christians today can still maintain their stand on gender issues and not come off as homophobic.

Michelle Duggar shares 5 reasons why hubby Jim Bob is a great dad
Michelle Duggar shares 5 reasons why hubby Jim Bob is a great dad

Michelle Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" feels so honoured to be Jim Bob's wife because he is such a great and loving dad to all of their 19 children.

Derick, Jill Dillard celebrate 1st year anniversary with more love, kisses
Derick, Jill Dillard celebrate 1st year anniversary with more love, kisses

Derick and Jill Dillard have just recently celebrated their one year anniversary, and the loving Christian couple did it with lots of love and kisses.

ISIS gives away girls as prizes, forces  young boys to fight each other in ring
ISIS gives away girls as prizes, forces young boys to fight each other in ring

The Islamic State has reached a new low for their abominable deeds, including Yazidi and Christian women, as the group announced the giving away of female slaves captured in war as contest prizes to fighters who demonstrate mastery of the Koran.

Russell Moore says he\'s optimistic religious conservatives will win fight over same-sex marriage in long run
Russell Moore says he's optimistic religious conservatives will win fight over same-sex marriage in long run

The religious right will prevail over same-sex marriage, not at the Supreme Court but in the long run, according to a public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Donations flood Charleston, other black churches after deadly shooting
Donations flood Charleston, other black churches after deadly shooting

Days following the shooting of its pastor and eight parishioners in South Carolina last week, donations continue to flood not only in Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church but also other mainly African-American houses of worship in America.