Red Cross Workers Attacked While Trying To Bury Ebola Dead In Guinea
A team of Red Cross workers was reportedly attacked this week while attempting to dispose of Ebola-infected bodies in the southeastern region on Guinea.
French President Hollande Condemns Beheading By Algerian Islamic State Affiliates
An Islamic State-related jihadist group released a video this week claiming to have beheaded a French mountain guide kidnapped in Algeria on Sunday.
German American Journalist Freed From Captivity By Somali Pirates
A German-American journalist who had been held hostage by pirates in Somalia for over two years was released this week.
Islamic State Advances In Northern Syria As Obama Implores U.N.'s Help
Islamic State militants were able to advance into more Kurdish territory this week despite repeated U.S. airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.
Australia Police Shoot Terror Suspect Following Stabbing
Australian police reportedly shot dead a known teenage terror suspect after he stabbed two counter-terrorism officers.
Prince Williams Says Kate Middleton Feeling 'So-So' During Pregnancy
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has announced his wife Kate Middleton is feeling \"so-so\" after suffering acute morning sickness while carrying her second child.
Ebola Outbreak Could Affect 1.4 Million People, Says CDC Report
An alarming worst-case scenario report published by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa could kill 1.4 million people by the end of January if current trends continue.
Former Vatican Archbishop Put On House Arrest Over Sex Abuse Allegations
The Vatican\'s former ambassador to the Dominican Republic has been placed under house arrest as the church\'s investigative arm follows up on reports of sexual abuse from June.
Obama: U.S., Arab Allies Attack Islamic State Headquarters
President Obama addressed on Tuesday a series of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria that focused on the strongholds of the Islamic State, saying the United States is not alone in its fight to destroy the terrorist organization.
Islamic State Mocks Obama, Urges U.S. Attacks
The Islamic State released a statement Monday mocking President Barack Obama and encouraging fellow militants to attack citizens of the United States, France and other countries who have joined in the campaign to destroy the terrorist organization.
Death Toll In Nigeria Church Collapse Rises To 115, Officials Say
A recent church collapse in Lagos, Nigeria has resulted in the death of 115, South African government minister Jeff Radebe announced Monday.
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WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.
Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment
A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has reportedly urged members of his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.
Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”