US sent 25 airstrikes against ISIS militants this week, says gov't
The United States military launched 14 more strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and led 11 strikes in Iraq since Monday, according to U.S. Central command.
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Religious leaders ink global pact to end slavery
A global movement to end slavery that started in 2012 with Australian businessman and billionaire Andrew Forrest hit a high point Tuesday, Dec. 2, when leaders from seven major world religions gathered in Rome to sign a declaration condemning slavery and urging the world to action.On hand were ...
F-16 pilot dies in Middle East
A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot died after his F-16 Falcon crashed in the Middle East late on Sunday in a \"non-combat related incident,\" U.S. military officials said Monday. The pilot was heading back to base when the accident occurred.
Pope Francis prays at mosque, condemns Islamic terrorism in Turkey
Pope Francis pushed for religious freedom and better Christian-Muslim relations on his three-day trip to Turkey, according to reports. The pontiff met with various political and spiritual leaders, prayed at the illustrious Blue Mosque, and defended Islam while condemning terrorism.
Boko Haram attacks Christian village, bombs and shoots residents
Suspected Boko Haram militants, who arrived on motorcycles throwing bombs, raided a mostly Christian town in Nigeria\'s northeast after nightfall on Saturday, residents and a military source said.
Ebola cases: Liberia in decline, Guinea stable, Sierra Leone increasing
The latest patient database update by the World Health Organization shows that Ebola virus \"case incidence is stable in Guinea, stable or declining in Liberia, but may still be increasing in Sierra Leone.\"But officials fear that hard fought gains won over the last two months might be lost with ...
Make a lasting difference with your dollars this shopping season
Retailers say Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, and a number of Christian charities are asking consumers to make every dollar count.Gallup, a research-based global consulting company that tracks public opinions and trends, released an initial estimate that Americans will spend ...
Egypt building collapse kills 19, injures 8
A building collapse in Egypt caused the death of at least 19 people, injured eight and trapped several others in the Cairo suburb of Matariya Tuesday, according to reports. While many have questioned why the building collapsed, some allege that the fault lay with illegal construction that added ...
Pope Francis rebukes Europe for ignoring drowning migrants
Pope Francis called for leaders in the European Parliament to help the swarms of migrants and workers crossing the Mediterranean and stop the sea from becoming a \"vast cemetery\" in a speech Tuesday. The pontiff\'s comments about Europe\'s immigration crisis came after 600 migrants were rescued in ...
Southern Baptist Pastor Rick Warren gives final word on marriage at the Vatican
Two Southern Baptists were among 28 speakers from 14 religious traditions and 23 nations who spoke at an ecumenical conference on marriage at the Vatican, Nov. 17-19. Ethicist Russell Moore was given time to speak the second day of the conference, and Saddleback Community Church Pastor Rick Warren ...
Pope Francis condemns Jerusalem synagogue attack 'unacceptable'
Pope Francis condemned the violence at the West Jerusalem synagogue and appealed for both Israelis and Palestianians to work toward peace in a speech at the Vatican Wednesday. The Pontiff called the deaths of four rabbis and one Israeli police officer \"unacceptable,\" and thanked God for the ...
Maria Jose Alvarado Miss Honduras Killer: Boyfriend Plutarco Antonio Ruiz Confesses to Murders
Maria Jose Alvarado, Miss Honduras, was found dead alongside her sister Sofia Hernandez just days before participating in the Miss World pageant, according to reports Wednesday. Sofia\'s boyfriend, Plutarco Antonio Ruiz, 26, confessed to the murder and burial of the girls with an accomplice.
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