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US dad joins his 2 sons in bringing fight to ISIS in Iraq to protect and serve humanity
A retired US Marine who served in combat tours joined his two sons on a trip to Iraq to fight against the terrorist Islamic State (ISIS).

Obama calls Iran deal opponents 'crazies,' vows to use veto power if Congress nixes it
US President Barack Obama described those who oppose the Iran deal, which prevents the country from acquiring nuclear weapon, as crazies.

US chaplain draws atheists' ire for sparking spiritual revival in school's football team
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is demanding Auburn University in Alabama to remove its football chaplain, saying it is unconstitutional and promotes religious discrimination.

Court bars US school band from performing Christian hymn, but crowd sings it anyway
The crowd at a football halftime show in a Mississippi high school sang the Christian hymn "How Great Thou Art" in place of the marching band which was barred from performing the song due to a court order.

UK gives $4.2 billion in aid to countries where Christians are persecutedâreport
The United Kingdom donates a total of 2.7 billion pounds ($4.2 billion) to countries where Christians face extreme prosecution including Iraq, Somalia and Pakistan.

ISIS militants who got HIV virus from sex slaves ordered to become suicide bombers
At least 16 members of the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS) have contracted HIV in al-Mayadeen in Syria and have been ordered to become suicide bombers.

Obama, US Congress urged to start helping Christians facing ISIS 'genocide' campaign
President Barack Obama and the US Congress should stop providing funds for "jihadist nations" and focus to helping US allies in the fight against the Islamic State's "genocide of Christians."

Colorado surprise: Christian baker gets gay support in his defence of religious freedom
A Christian baker in Colorado, who was found guilty of discriminating against a gay couple for refusing to sell them a cake for their wedding reception, said hundreds of gays support his decision.

Hindu statue next to Ten Commandments monument? No way, says Arkansas gov't
The Arkansas Secretary of State's office has denied a request from a Hindu society to erect a Hindu statue on Capitol grounds in Little Rock.

US fertility clinics help parents choose baby's gender in controversial procedure
Fertility clinics in the US are assisting parents to choose their baby's gender under a controversial practice that is legal in a few countries.

Washington National Cathedral dean opts to retire as efforts to liberalise church fail
Washington National Cathedral Dean Gary Hall has announcement his retirement before his term ended, saying the cathedral is "on the cusp of a new era."

Obama sees rising disapproval rating as his economic and foreign policies take a hit
President Barack Obama's disapproval rating rose while more than half of Americans said policies of Republican leaders in the Congress are taking the US into the wrong direction, according to the latest poll.

10 US states plus Washington, D.C. allow illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses
Undocumented immigrants can obtain driver's license from 10 US states and Washington, D.C., according to a report.

56% of Americans want Congress to reject Iran deal; 60% thumb down Obama's move
Almost six of 10 Americans said US Congress should reject the Iran deal that will prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapon in exchange for the lifting of UN sanctions.

TV host John Oliver criticised for mocking 'prosperity' preachers in his exposé
Comedian and TV host John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" aired a segment on his show where he discussed televangelists and how "US tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience."

Who planted bombs in 3 New Mexico churches? Police still connecting the dots
The FBI and other law enforcement authorities are investigating with the hope of identifying the suspects who planted bombs in three churches in New Mexico this month.