Stoyan Zaimov
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ISIS Executes 11,000 People Across Iraq and Syria in Jihadist Caliphate
The Islamic State terror group has executed almost 11,000 people across Iraq and Syria since its establishment of a self-proclaimed caliphate in June 2014, human rights groups have said.
Vladimir Putin Agrees to Elton John Meeting to Discuss LGBT Rights
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly called singer Sir Elton John and agreed to meet with him in the future, only days after an apparent prankster had impersonated Putin in a phone call to John. The British musician has been urging Putin to meet with him to discuss gay rights in Russia.
US Facing Difficult Alliance With Russia in Fight Against ISIS as Kremlin Backs Assad
With the recent news that Russian forces are joining the fight against the Islamic State terror group in Syria, but will be fighting on President Bashar al-Assad's side, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter noted that America will still be attempting to pursue both the fall of Assad and the fall of the Islamic terrorists.
Thousands of Christian Counselors Gather in Nashville to Discuss 'Epidemic' of Suicide in Church, Race and Refugees
Close to 7,000 Christian counselors and other mental health professionals have gathered for a three-day meeting in Nashville to discuss the "epidemic" of suicide in the church and other contentious issues, such as race and refugees.
Miracle? American Couple Say Pope Francis Healed Baby Daughter's Heart After Holding Her
An American couple from Arizona has claimed that Pope Francis healed their 3-month-old daughter's heart condition after the pontiff held and blessed her during Easter 2014 proceedings at the Vatican.
Chinese Spies Hold American Woman Hostage as Obama Is Set to Meet China's Leader
Sandy Phan-Gillis, an American businesswoman from Houston, Texas, has formerly been arrested by the government of China, which has accused her of "activities harmful to Chinese national security," and has held her for the past six months. Her husband has spoken out and said Phan-Gillis is neither a spy nor a thief.
Christians Worldwide Are Signing Up to Share the Gospel in #Goeverywhere 'Thunderclap'
An international online evangelism organization is aiming to bring together thousands of Christians on Sept. 30 to create an online "Thunderclap," where a Gospel message video, along with further outreach, will collectively be shared at the same time through the participants' social networks, aimed at getting the world's attention.
Pastor Robert Jeffress Says Christians Should Use 'Religious Litmus' When Voting for President
Megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress has backed GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson over the recent controversy in which Carson suggested that a Muslim whose beliefs stand in opposition to the Constitution should not serve as president of the United States. Jeffress, who leads the 11,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, said Christian voters need to use a religious litmus when deciding on a candidate.
ISIS Executes 15-Year-Old Boy Accused of Homosexuality
The Islamic State terror group has reportedly executed a 15-year-old boy accused of homosexuality, along with nine other men, which it shot on two separate instances.
World Leaders Demand Iran Release of Imprisoned Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini
Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini, has met with over 100 Parliamentarians from nearly 50 countries to urge them to sign a letter calling for her husband's release. This week marks Abedini's third anniversary in prison, as well as the 70th session of the General Assembly of the U.N. in New York, which Iran's President Hassan Rouhani will attend.