Iraqi Officials: Islamic State Raises Black Flag Over Ramadi
Iraqi officials reported Friday that the Islamic State reportedly raised its infamous black flag over the ancient city of Ramadi after a series of suicide bombings.
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Engineer of Derailed Amtrak Train Says He Has No Memory of Crash
The engineer who was operating an Amtrak train when it veered off the tracks in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, killing seven, has said that he has no memory of the accident.
Al Shabaab Warns of More Terrorist Attacks Against Christians Like Garissa State University Massacre
The al Shabaab terrorist group has reportedly distributed leaflets in Kenya warning of more attacks on Christian schools, as seen by the recent attack on Garissa State University in April that left 147 dead.
Obama Discusses Importance of Faith-Based Groups in Overcoming Poverty
During a recent panel discussion at Georgetown University, President Barack Obama discussed the importance of faith in helping Americans out of poverty.
Officials: No Sign of U.S. Military Helicopter on Second Day of Searching in Nepal
U.S. military officials have announced that for the second day, there has been no successful discovery of the U.S. military helicopter that went missing while delivering aid in Nepal on Tueday.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Nepal, At Least 36 Dead in Second Major Quake
At least 36 people were reported dead Tuesday after a 7.3 earthquake struck near Mount Everest in Nepal, less than a month after a deadly 7.8 earthquake struck the Asian country, killing over 8,000.
Actor Denzel Washington Tells Graduating Students: 'Put God First in Everything You Do'
In a recent commencement ceremony speech at a Louisiana university, actor Denzel Washington encouraged all students to \"put God first\" in their daily lives and decisions.
FBI Director Says Monitoring Islamic State in U.S. Becoming Increasingly Difficult
The FBI said this week that the recent shooting at a Muhammad cartoon contest in Dallas, Texas is evidence of a larger threat from the Islamic State terrorist group and their influence in the United States.
Justice Department to Probe Baltimore Police Over Constitutional Violations
The Justice Department announced Friday that it will be opening a federal investigation into the Baltimore, Maryland police department to see if officers routinely violated constitutional freedoms.
Al Qaeda Claims Top Official Who Organized Charlie Hebdo Attacks Killed by U.S. Airstrike
Al Qaeda\'s Yemen branch claimed Thursday that one of its senior officials who orchestrated the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris this year has died in a recent U.S.-led airstrike.
Obama Delivers National Day of Prayer Proclamation, Says Religious Freedom Creates 'Diverse and Vibrant Societies'
President Barack Obama delivered a proclamation on Wednesday to mark this year\'s National Day of Prayer, saying that the allowance of religious liberty throughout the world makes for \"diverse and vibrant societies.\"
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France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
Evangelical Christianity Growing Among Young Adults, Men, and Ethnic Minorities in Britain: Report
Evangelicals in the United Kingdom are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population,” according to a new report from the Evangelical Alliance UK. “Adults under 35 are the age group most likely to identify as Evangelical and to hold Evangelical beliefs,” the report reads. “Approximately a third of the most committed Evangelicals come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, while an estimated 60% of Evangelicals are male.”
Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.
Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds
American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”
Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award to Pakistani cleric after bin Laden remarks resurface
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced, raising questions in Pakistan about why he was recommended for the honor by Church of Pakistan’s Moderator Bishop Azad Marshall.