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'It just fell out of the womb': 9th sting video shows how Planned Parenthood easily gets intact foetuses from mothers
The Center for Medical Progress has released a new undercover video which purportedly show staff of a firm linked to Planned Parenthood describing how intact fetuses can sometimes be easily obtained.
US demands release of Chinese Christian pastors and activists
China must immediately release detained Christian human rights lawyers, activists and church pastors, the US has said.
Migrant crisis: Chaos at Budapest train station, 'Please, we are human too'
Hundreds of angry migrants demonstrated outside Budapest's Eastern Railway Terminus on Tuesday demanding they be allowed to travel on to Germany.
Marco Rubio remains evangelical leaders' top pick among GOP presidential bets
Because of his charisma and strong performance in the recent presidential debate, Florida Senator Marco Antonio Rubio remains to be the top Republican presidential pick among evangelical leaders, further widening his lead against his competitors.
Donald Trump, Ben Carson tie for the lead in Iowa Republican presidential survey
Two government outsiders have emerged as the top choices for the next United States president among Republican voters in Iowa, a state where caucuses provide an early indication of which presidential candidates are likely to secure the nominations of their political parties.
ISIS executes 91 people in one month in Syria, including 39 of its own fighters
The jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) has executed 91 people in Syria from July 29 to August 29 including 39 of its militants for allegations such as sorcery and betrayal.
Hindu extremists threaten to kill Christians in India if they 'utter the name of Christ'
Hindu extremists in India are threatening Christians in India because of their faith.
Over 1,000 rabbis sign petition rejecting Iran deal, urge US Congress to reject it
More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition asking members of the US Congress to oppose the Iran deal, which aims to prevent the Islamic country to acquire nuclear weapon but critics say would do the opposite.
Kentucky clerk invokes 'God's authority' as she continues to deny marriage licenses to gays in defiance of Supreme Court order
The US Supreme Court on Monday has rejected the emergency request by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis for a stay pending appeal against a lower court decision directing her to issue marriage license to same-sex couples, which she said violated her religious beliefs.
Israeli forces use tear gas and stun grenades on Christian protesters
A rally of Christians against Israel's extension of its Separation Wall in the Bethlehem area has been broken up by Israeli forces using concussion grenades and tear gas.
Christian schools in Israel shut over funding row
Thousands of Christian and Muslim pupils in Israel missed the start of the academic year today as the crisis over Christian education deepened.
Chinese lawyer detained for defending churches
A human rights lawyer has been detained for six months after defending Chinese churches in their fight against demolition and cross removal.
President Obama arrives in Alaska to focus on looming disasters due to climate change
When he speaks at a State Department climate change conference in the 49th state, Obama will see first hand how Alaska has changed over the past decades primarily due to global warming.
20,000 march through Vienna to welcome refugees
Almost 20,000 people marched through Vienna yesterday in protest at the ill-treatment of refugees.
Pope Francis: 'There are more martyrs now than in the first centuries'
The Pope has pleaded once again for intervention to put an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
Migrant crisis: What does the future hold for central Europe?
Peter Ould reflects on the migrant crisis in Europe, its political repercussions and the Christian response.