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US could have prevented rise of ISIS if troops stayed longer in IraqâArmy chief
The United States could have prevented the Islamic State from spreading terror in Iraq, said the US general who is widely considered as the main architect of military operations in the Middle Eastern country.

Belatedly, Obama demands freedom for Americans unjustly detained in Iran
More than a week after he admonished a reporter who asked why he is "content" that the freedom of US prisoners in Iran was not secured in the nuclear pact with Iran, US President Barack Obama called on for the release of such detainees on Tuesday.

Turkey takes fight to Islamic State in air attacks on Syria bases
Turkish fighter jets pounded Islamic State targets in Syria early this morning.

Obama backs Cameron push for Britain to stay in European Union
Britain must remain in the EU to maintain its global influence, says the US President.

Iran nuclear deal: Kerry, Rouhani fight back against conservative resistance
Conservatives in both countries are trying to block last week's nuclear deal.

Gunman kills two, injures seven in Louisiana cinema shooting
Gunfire erupted during a showing of the film Trainwreck, three years after the Aurora massacre.

Pope Francis losing support from various religious, political sectors in US â poll
Pope Francis' favorable rating among Americans dropped considerably since last year, ahead of his visit to the United States in September, according to a Gallup poll.

Speaker Boehner vows to do 'everything possible' to stop 'bad' nuke deal with Iran
US House Speaker John Boehner vowed to stop the Obama administration's Iran deal that aims to stop the country from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Abstinence becoming more common and popular among US teens, new study shows
Teenagers nowadays may be perceived to be more sexually active, but here's some good news, especially for parents: a recent study revealed that abstinence is becoming more common and popular among the young generation.

Planned Parenthood committed 'atrocities against humanity,' says video team leader
The Catholic man who went undercover to expose how Planned Parenthood profits from selling body parts of aborted babies said the abortionists should be held liable for committing "atrocities against humanity."

Warring Republican bets: Lindsay Graham spites Donald Trump by destroying phones
Republican presidential bets US Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and business magnate Donald Trump continued their feud, this time with Graham destroying a cell phone.

Clinton trails GOP rivals Rubio, Bush and Walker in 3 key swing states â latest poll
Leading Democratic presidential bet Hillary Clinton will lose in swing states Colorado, Iowa and Virginina if the elections were held today, according to a new poll.

Kenyan evangelicals warn Obama not to use his visit to press for gay rights
Evangelical pastors in Kenya are lobbying US President Barack Obama not to press for the "gay agenda".

Denver megachurch pastor: Why we need armed guards in our services
"We've never been safe in our churches â not an African-American man, not in America."

Prosperity preacher Creflo Dollar makes fresh appeal for funds
The evangelist whose request to buy a top-of-the-range private jet was met by widespread ridicule has launched a new fundraising campaign.

Young TV news anchor slams Obama for 'caring more about Muslim sensitivity than the honour and sacrifice' of slain Marines
A 22-year-old news anchor is voicing her views against United States President Barack Obama for caring more about Muslim sensitivity rather than protecting the honour and dignity of the country's Marines, referring to the tragic shooting in Chattanooga, which killed four Marines and a Navy sailor.