Satan club coming to a school near you

A Massachusetts-based group of political activists that fight against religion in elementary classrooms will begin petitioning in the fall to set up after school programs to counterbalance Christian after school programs.

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Asian Seafood Raised on Pig Feces Approved for U.S. Consumers

At Ngoc Sinh Seafoods Trading & Processing Export Enterprise, a seafood exporter on Vietnam’s southern coast, workers stand on a dirty floor sorting shrimp one hot September day. There’s trash on the floor, and flies crawl over baskets of processed shrimp stacked in an unchilled room in Ca Mau.

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16 Dead after hot air balloon catches fire, crashes

All 16 people were confirmed dead after a hot air balloon caught fire in flight and crashed into a pasture near Lockhart, Texas, according to local authorities Saturday.

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Two Cops shot 1 dead in California

Two San Diego police gang-detail officers making a traffic stop in Southcrest late Thursday night were shot several times, one mortally wounded, triggering a massive police search into the daylight hours. One suspect is in custody.

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Nepal Floods: 64 dead, thousands displaced

At least 64 people have been killed and several others missing as floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc in Nepal displacing thousands of people.

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Japan Knife attack 19 dead 26 injured

At least 19 people were killed and 26 injured in a stabbing spree at a facility for disabled people west of Tokyo, making it one of Japan's deadliest mass killings since World War II. Nine men and 10 women, ranging in age from 18 to 70, were killed in the attack.

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Married Lesbian Ordained as Methodist Bishop

The Western Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church consecrated a married lesbian bishop in a move that could split the denomination.  Greater Northwest Episcopal Area Bishop Grant Hagiya claims the Holy Spirit led the move that the church bylaws expressly forbid.

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France: 19 Months of pure terror

Since January 7, 2015 when the Kouachi brothers, Saïd and Chérif, burst into the Charlie Hebdo office and brutally murdered 11 people, France has suffered a wave of terrorist attacks. Monday’s murder of a priest in Normandy is the latest chapter in one of the bloodiest periods in the country’s post-war history.

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4 Terror Attacks in Germany in 1 week

Ten people have been killed and dozens more injured in separate gun, bomb, axe and machete attacks. Three were in Bavaria and one in Baden-Wuerttemberg. The authorities say they were not linked - but do they herald a new era of insecurity for the country?

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More than 400 pregnant women in US have Zika

More than 400 pregnant women now have Zika in the US - up from 364 last week.

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Hungry Venezuelans cry at the sight of food

Venezuelans cried at the sight of fully-stocked supermarket shelves in Colombia. Pregnant women, children and even elderly Venezuelans crossed into Colombia on Sunday after the border was temporarily reopened, allowing them to buy basic foods and toiletries -- rare commodities in their home country.

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German Terrorist targeted and killed children

A ninth body has been found tonight and investigators are looking into the possibility of it being the attacker. Witnesses said that the gunman screamed 'I'm German' and 'Allahu Akbar' before shooting at children.

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Several killed in shooting at Munich shopping mall

At least one person has died and another 10 people are injured after a gunman went on a shooting rampage in a German shopping centre.

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Turkey suspends its Human Rights

Turkey will temporarily suspend the European Convention on Human Rights after announcing a state of emergency following the attempted coup.

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California adopts LGBT curriculum for 2nd graders

California is the first state to adopt the LGBT rights agenda formally into its public schools, as part of a new history and social studies curriculum that will reach children as young as the second grade.

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6 Policemen shot in ambush, 3 dead

Three police officers have been killed after at least six were shot by a masked gunman in Baton Rouge - less than two weeks after the killing of Alton Sterling in the same Louisiana city.

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From Orlando to Nice: One month of madness

Has our world come off its wheels?

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Turkey: 265 people killed thousands wounded in military coup

At least 265 people were killed in last night's attempted coup, the Prime Minister of Turkey has said. Binali Yildirim said the death toll included coup plotters, pro-government forces and civilians.

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ISIS claims responsibility in truck attack in France

An Islamic State-run media outlet says the man who barreled his truck into a crowd in the French coastal city of Nice is a "soldier" of the group.

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At least 60 dead in latest Terror attack in France

At least 60 people are dead with more than 100 injured during the Bastille Day attack. Gunshots rang out in the streets, with gunmen targeting hotels and cafes in the port city as residents were warned to lock themselves in doors for their safety . The RAID anti-terror squad has been deployed to the city.

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282 Zika Cases in Florida

Top health officials warned Wednesday that the Zika virus threatens much of the Western Hemisphere, with Florida, Puerto Rico and Brazil in the crosshairs. At a Senate hearing convened by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, three senior U.S. government experts urged Congress to pass a $1.1 billion Zika-prevention bill that has been stalled by partisan politics.

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Russia bans public evangelism; home churches

Draconian religious freedom laws due to be introduced next week in Russia have prompted prayers for the country's evangelical Christians. The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) on Monday released a call to prayer, in which the organisation said it is "extremely concerned" about the new anti-terrorism law – known as Yarovaya's Law – passed on July 6.

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2 bailiffs killed by inmate in courthouse

Two bailiffs were killed and at least two other people were wounded on Monday after an inmate at a Michigan courthouse took an officer’s gun, the Associated Press reports. The gunman was later killed by police.

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Advocates support penalty for working on Sunday

I remember the days when all the shops except the local milk bar were closed on a Sunday. The newsagent and one of the bakeries opened for a couple of hours on a Sunday morning so people could get the paper and buy some bread. Many of my friends belonged to church-going families and it was widely accepted that Sunday was special and set aside for church-going. I remember people talking about keeping the sabbath but I had no idea what it meant. I was to learn later that Sunday, as the Sabbath, was a day of rest for the good of humans and a day for Christian religious observance.

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Jews, Muslims and Christians to build a joint house of worship

In an attempt to turn away from polarization and politics, a group of Jews, Muslims, and Christians will be setting up a joint house of worship in Jerusalem. The prayer hall will be open to the public between September 5th to the 11th.

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Law Enforcement on High Alert Around the Country

Police and other law enforcement are on high alert following the shootings during a Dallas protest that left five officers dead and seven others wounded.

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Hundreds Arrested in Protests Over Police Shootings

Hundreds of protesters were arrested across the country and 21 cops injured in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Saturday night as demonstrations continued nationwide over police violence.

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$2 million dollar dinner for two

World of Diamonds—makers of The Jane Seymour Vivid Blue Diamond Ring—are faceting a $2 Million Dining Experience. Just two people will get to indulge in this rich repast that includes an air, land and sea journey and culminates with dinner at Ce’ La Vi, in Singapore, along with the taking ownership of The Jane Seymour Vivid Blue diamond ring.

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Obama downplays riots, protests and gun violence

Frankly acknowledging a "tough week" in the United States after anxious days of shootings and racial tensions, President Barack Obama said Saturday that he did not believe the United States was "as divided as some have suggested."

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Police Protests continue nationwide

Black Lives Matter protesters have been sprayed with tear gas in Phoenix after a march against police brutality spiraled out of control. Police also fired bean bag rounds and pepper spray at the protesters, who were seen running away and shielding their eyes.

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Protesters danced and taunted Police after shooting

A video filmed in the aftermath of a deadly attack on police officers in Dallas appears to show protesters dancing in a parking lot. Five officers died and several more were wounded when gunfire erupted at a Black Lives Matter protest on Thursday night.

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Cops attacked in 3 more states

The morning after five police officers were fatally shot in Dallas, Texas, police officers were ambushed and shot in the St. Louis suburb of Ballwin, Missouri and Valdosta, Georgia. Authorities in Tennessee said Thursday’s shooting also targeted cops.

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4 officers shot dead, 11 wounded in Dallas

Four officers are dead – three Dallas police officers and one DART transit officer – after two snipers opened fire on police at the end of a protest against nationwide officer-involved shootings Thursday night, officials say. Eleven officers were shot by gunmen who were still at large hours after what was believed to be a coordinated shooting, according to Dallas Police Chief David Brown.

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Obama in traditional Muslim dress at Maryland Wedding

Bill O'Reilly has released previously unseen photos of Barack Obama in Islamic dress claiming they were taken at his half-brother Malik's wedding. The Fox host said it was 'very difficult' to verify the exact location of the photographs, but claimed they were taken in Maryland in the early 1990s. The photos have not been independently verified, but O'Reilly used them in a monologue alleging the President's 'deep emotional ties' to Islam have stopped him effectively combating terrorists while also saying he believes the photos prove that President Obama is not a 'devout Christian.'

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Curious George observes Ramadan

The beloved American children's book character Curious George is breaking fast for Ramadan this year -- with chocolate-covered bananas, of course. The just-released children's book "It's Ramadan, Curious George" celebrates the Muslim holiday, teaching kids about the sacred month.

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Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military

Saying it’s the right thing to do, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday that transgender people will be allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military, ending one of the last bans on service in the armed forces.

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Adventist, Christian and Catholic Dating Sites to Include Gay, Lesbian Users

Online dating site ChristianMingle.com will now allow gay and lesbian users to look for same-sex matches after a settlement of discrimination claims approved by a California judge, who has also asked the company to pay $468,000 to the two gay men who brought the lawsuit against it.

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Ottawa shuts down kids' lemonade stand over permit

To the young entrepreneurs – ages 7 and 5 – it seemed like a win-win situation: Hawk ice-cold lemonade to pedestrians and cyclists on a hot day and rake in money to help pay for summer camp. But their business plan was swiftly derailed by officials in Ottawa, who cited the girls’ lack of a permit to shut down the $1-a-glass lemonade stand.

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FBI rewrites federal law to clear Hillary

There is no way of getting around this: According to Director James Comey, Hillary Clinton checked every box required for a felony violation of Section 793(f) of the federal penal code (Title 18): With lawful access to highly classified information she acted with gross negligence in removing and causing it to be removed it from its proper place of custody, and she transmitted it and caused it to be transmitted to others not authorized to have it, in patent violation of her trust.

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Addicts use their smartphones 5,427 times a day

For almost a decade, humans have been wandering the planet with a small computer in their hands. And to see just how attached we are to our smartphones, researchers explored in-the-moment behaviours of 94 Android users. The study found that the average person swipes, taps and pinches their display about 2,617 times a day, for a grand total of one million times per year.

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126 killed including 25 children in ISIS bombing

For the third time in a week terrorists carried out a mass slaughter of civilians - with ISIS claiming responsibility. The deadliest terror attack killed 125 people, including 25 children, Saturday evening in a busy shopping district in Baghdad.

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Evangelicals want Sunday Sports Banned

The Evangelical Protestant Society is deeply saddened by the latest manifestation of contempt for the "Lord’s Day" in our Province as evidenced by the Gran Fondo cycle race held on Sunday 5 June.

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Americans among those hacked to death in ISIS Attack

At least three American students have been identified among 20 people killed during an ISIS attack on a cafe in Bangladesh yesterday.

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Venezuela: Food crises escalates as nation starves

With delivery trucks under constant attack, the nation’s food is now transported under armed guard. Soldiers stand watch over bakeries. The police fire rubber bullets at desperate mobs storming grocery stores, pharmacies and butcher shops. A 4-year-old girl was shot to death as street gangs fought over food.

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Immortality will soon be available expert says

A world where you can download your personality on to a computer to create your own avatar may sound like something from a science fiction novel. But according to Dr Michio Kaku, this 'immortal world' could soon be a reality.

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Trump met in secret with 900 Evangelical leaders

One of the largest gatherings of evangelical leaders in a generation will take place Tuesday here under the veil of a media blackout. The guests of honor and the main speakers will be Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson – and it will not only be closed to the press, it will be sealed with tight security.

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