Sierra Leone Describes 3-Day Ebola Lockdown As 'Huge Success'
Officials in Sierra Leone have described their three-day lockdown of the country as a success in curbing the spread of the Ebola virus.
Officials in Sierra Leone have described their three-day lockdown of the country as a success in curbing the spread of the Ebola virus.
Six Iranian youths have been sentenced by the courts for participating in a homemade dance video for the popular song \"Happy\" by Pharrell Williams.
Shortly after it was announced that Scotland had rejected independence from Great Britain in a historical vote, Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond announced that he would be stepping down from his position.
After a contentious, weeks-long campaign, Scotland voted on Thursday against independence from Great Britain.
Angry residents in a remote village of Guinea reportedly attacked health workers treating the Ebola epidemic this week, and police have found eight bodies they believe are connected to the attack.
The Islamic State terrorist group has released a video purportedly showing imprisoned British journalist Jon Cantlie saying he will be delivering a series of "programs" to reveal "facts" about the Islamic State.
Law enforcement officials in Australia have reportedly arrested 15 people in connection with a terrorist plot by the Islamic State that was set to be carried out on Australian soil.
An unknown millionaire is reportedly offering to pay $30 million for information on who shot down the Malaysia Airlines flight 17 back in July.
The Islamic State has released another video, this time warning the United States that its militants will be waiting if the United States decides to deploy soldiers into Iraq to fight the terrorist organization.
Amanda Knox – the 27-year-old American woman accused of the murder of a British student in Italy – is back in the news again as her lawyers have threatened legal action over a new movie that apparently portrays her alleged role in the killing.
North Korea announced this week that it had sentenced American traveler Matthew Miller to six years of hard labor for allegedly trying to commit an act of espionage when he entered the country back in April.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.”