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\'KKK Wednesday\' promo leads to apology from UK Krispy Kreme
'KKK Wednesday' promo leads to apology from UK Krispy Kreme

A Krispy Kreme branch is backtracking after an ill-worded promotional campaign led to a social media outcry.

Bibles deemed \'unacceptable\' by Aberystwyth University students
Bibles deemed 'unacceptable' by Aberystwyth University students

Bibles in dorm rooms at UK college Aberystwyth University may become obsolete if the majority of students have their way.

Ousted Christian fire chief files lawsuit against city of Atlanta
Ousted Christian fire chief files lawsuit against city of Atlanta

The former Atlanta fire chief fired after voicing biblical beliefs in a book has filed suit against the city.

28-year-old American soldier is returning to Iraq \'to keep the church bells ringing\'
28-year-old American soldier is returning to Iraq 'to keep the church bells ringing'

A 28-year-old American military veteran has joined the civilian fight against the Islamic State (IS) in order to help the persecuted Christians in Iraq and Syria.

\'American Sniper\' Chris Kyle\'s widow says divinity is stronger than evil in touching tribute to late husband
'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's widow says divinity is stronger than evil in touching tribute to late husband

The widow of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle shared a touching tribute to him on Facebook on Valentine's Day.

Kayla Mueller did not want boyfrend to risk life saving her
Kayla Mueller did not want boyfrend to risk life saving her

Kayla Mueller's Syrian boyfriend Omar Alkhani desperately wanted to save his girlfriend, even planning on lying to the Islamic State about their relationship status just to get her out. But Mueller refused to let Alkhani risk his life for her.

Libya bishop: \'I am ready for martyrdom and will not leave\'
Libya bishop: 'I am ready for martyrdom and will not leave'

The Italian Bishop of Tripoli has refused to leave the city in spite of death threats.

Utah knocks Bible Belt off top spot in US churchgoing (thanks to Mormons)
Utah knocks Bible Belt off top spot in US churchgoing (thanks to Mormons)

A Gallup poll shows that more than half of Utah residents go to church.

UN to investigate Islamic State organ harvesting claims
UN to investigate Islamic State organ harvesting claims

A key Iraqi diplomat yesterday accused Islamic State militants of harvesting and trafficking organs to help finance its brutal operations in the Middle East.

Ferguson police department  to face Department of Justice action over racial discrimination
Ferguson police department to face Department of Justice action over racial discrimination

A CNN report says that the police force responsible for Michael Brown's shooting is facing allegations of discriminatory tactics.

Ukraine president calls for UN peacekeepers as rebels continue advance
Ukraine president calls for UN peacekeepers as rebels continue advance

Pro-Russian rebels seized another town after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect.

Pope Francis doll to hit shelves in July ahead of US visit
Pope Francis doll to hit shelves in July ahead of US visit

Pennsylvania toy company Bleacher Creatures is known for their sports and entertainment dolls, but have taken on the leader of the Catholic Church as their latest muse.

America\'s largest Christian bookstore files for bankruptcy
America's largest Christian bookstore files for bankruptcy

The country's biggest Christian bookstore recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Artwork by Kenji Goto goes on display in Tokyo
Artwork by Kenji Goto goes on display in Tokyo

Artwork created by executed Japanese journalist Kenji Goto is on display in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward until Wednesday.

Principal sues school after being laid off for turning away \'short\' dresses at homecoming
Principal sues school after being laid off for turning away 'short' dresses at homecoming

A former Utah high school assistant principal has filed suit against his former employer after being laid off in 2012.