Shianee Mamanglu-Regala

Americans' trust in their government plunges to historic lows â Gallup poll
The American public's trust in their government has plunged to an all-time low, according to a new poll released on Friday.

ISIS executes teenager, 9 other men, in Syria on charges of being homosexuals
The Islamic State is at it again â brutally killing men accused of being homosexual â only that the latest is just a teenager.

Iraqi Christian refugees recall walking on 'road of death' while fleeing from ISIS
Christian refugees who escaped "death'' from the hands of the Islamic State militants shared their stories in an educational fundraising event in the hope to educate people about the workings of the extremist organization.

Divine intervention': Pope Francis heals baby with holes in her heart, parents say
Pope Francis reportedly healed a three-month old infant who has a heart ailment during the pontiff's canonization of John Paul II and John XXII in Vatican last year.

Pope Francis tells New Yorkers: 'Share the good news that God walks at our side'
Delivering homily at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Pope Francis reminded the Catholic faithful to remember to care for the poor and all those who go unnoticed in their metropolis, saying 'Jesus still walks our streets' and is part of our everyday lives.

Russian forces 'flowing' into Syria as US, Israel receive assurance from Moscow
Russia has deployed 28 combat aircraft to its base in Syria and has started flying surveillance drones as part of a steady military build-up, the New York Times said, citing US officials.

African pastors cry out to West: 'Stop your filthy campaigns against marriage, family'
Africa's leading church leaders are demanding that the West stop pushing its "filthy campaigns that promote a civilisation of death on our continent'' under the guise of humanitarian aid, saying these have 'wounded" them "in the depths of our hearts as pastors."

'Pyrrhic victory' for Obama as 'inevitable' nuclear war seen with Iran agreement
A Republican lawmaker from New Jersey warned of an "inevitable" nuclear war between the United States and Iran days before the US Senate Democrats blocked for the third and final time last Sept. 17 a Republican-sponsored legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal.
What is Russia doing in Syria? US still clueless on Putin's stunning move
Russia has sent additional troops to two new sites in Syria amid growing concerns about its real purpose since its involvement was apparently not coordinated with other countries operating in the ravaged-conflict nation, CNN reported

'ISIS killing Muslims': Defectors seen as potential partners in exposing jihadist lies
Defectors from the Islamic State (ISIS) are condemning the leadership of the jihadist group, saying they are killing Muslims instead of protecting them.

This Mideast country offers to build 200 mosques but no home to Syrian refugees
Instead of giving away funds to build 200 mosques in Germany, the Kingdom should take in refugees fleeing from the civil war in Syria.

Obama's plan to allow more refugees to enter US faces stiff Congress opposition
Republican lawmakers have demanded the right to review and reject plans of President Obama to let thousands more refugees into the United States, citing security and safety concerns amid global threats of terrorism, according to Reuters.

Critics slam President Obama for showing 'weakness' vs. China as Xi begins US visit
A top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said that imposing punishment on cyber attackers before the state visit of Pres. Xi Jinping is not helpful for both parties, according to The Hill.

Despite Obama's reconciliation bid, Iran wants US to 'make up for past mistakes'
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said the United States government has a lot of 'making up to do' with Iran, this despite efforts of the Obama administration to reach out and mend the political, economic and diplomatic ties with the Iranian government.

Obama's 'bad' Iran nuke deal won't make world safer for US and its allies â senator
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Iran's nuclear program was a bad deal and it even failed to meet President Barack Obama's core objectives â to make the Americans, its allies and the world safer.

US terror fears raised as President Obama moves to bring in more Syrian refugees
Saying it is in keeping the best tradition of America as a land of second chances and a beacon of hope, US Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will be increasing the number of migrants it will accept next year until 2017 with priority given to the Syrian refugees displaced by war.