Conn. Girl Ordered to Undergo Chemotherapy in Remission, State Says
A Connecticut girl who appealed to stop chemotherapy for her cancer is in remission after undergoing several months of the treatment, the state announced over the weekend.
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U.S., Human Rights Groups Denouce China's Terrorism Law
A new counterterrorism law proposal in China is drawing criticism from the U.S. government, human rights groups and western tech companies, who argue that the law uses terrorism as an excuse to impose tougher security measures on foreign businesses.
Phil Robertson Voices Support for Roy Moore in Gay Marriage Opposition
Phil Robertson, star of the A&E reality show \"Duck Dynasty,\" has voiced his support for Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore\'s decision to encourage probate judges in the state not to issue same-sex marriage licenses.
Ohio Teacher Sentenced to Jail for Showing Graphic Movie to Students
A former substitute teacher in Ohio has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for allegedly showing a graphic video to students that included sex scenes and violence.
U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert in 'Great Spirits' As North Korea Praises Knife Attack
U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert, who was injured in a knife attack in Seoul, South Korea on Thursday, has tweeted that he is in "good spirits" following the violent incident.
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Welcome First Child
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher announced on Tuesday the birth of their first child, a boy named Isaiah Michael Fisher.
Boko Haram's Graphic Video Echoes Islamic State Tactics, Experts Say
The terrorist group Boko Haram has released a graphic video that show beheadings of hostages, echoing similar tactics used by Syrian-based terrorist group the Islamic State.
Nebraska Attorney General Appeals Judge's Ruling Overturning Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A federal judge on Monday ruled Nebraska\'s ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional, sparking an immediate appeal from Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson.
Phil Robertson Discusses STD's, Morality at CPAC Event
Reality television star Phil Robertson recently spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland, discussing various topics ranging from sexually transmitted diseases to the importance of having a Christian nation.
American Atheist Blogger Killed with Machete in Bangladesh
An American atheist blogger living in Bangladesh was recently killed during a machete attack that may have been related to recent threats he received from hardline Muslims.
Indiana's 'Baby Box' Bill May Allow Anonymous Surrender of Newborns
The state of Indiana is contemplating passing a law that would allow \"baby boxes\" in certain places so newborn infants may be safely surrendered by their parents without facing prosecution.
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Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.