Stoyan Zaimov

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  Aug 22, 2014

  Pope Francis Calls Family of Slain American Journalist James Foley

  Pope Francis has called the family of American journalist James Foley, who was beheaded by Islamic militants in a video posted by terror group ISIS earlier this week. The family is said to be "moved and grateful" by the pontiff's gesture.

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  Aug 22, 2014

  Churches Housing Muslim Families Fleeing Violence in Iraq, Says World Vision

  While Iraq is struggling to cope with the severe humanitarian crisis that has seen close to 1.2 million people flee their homes on the run from terror group ISIS, Christian Churches are opening their doors and housing Muslim families in acts of generosity, Christian humanitarian group World Vision has said.

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  Aug 22, 2014

  British Muslims Enlisting to Fight for ISIS; Find Jihadi Sub-Culture 'Cool'

  There are now reportedly more British Muslims fighting for terror group ISIS than Britain's military, an issue that some British Muslim leaders have recognized and warned that youngsters are being drawn by the idea that the jihadi sub-culture is "cool."

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  Aug 21, 2014

  Richard Dawkins Says Unborn Babies With Down Syndrome Should Be Aborted; Pro-Life Group Slams 'Sick and Twisted' Comments

  Atheist author Richard Dawkins is under heavy criticism on social media after stating that unborn babies with Down syndrome need to be aborted and that parents should "try again" to conceive. Pro-life group Live Action has slammed the comments as "sick and twisted."

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  Aug 21, 2014

  Ebola-Fighting Samaritan's Purse Doctor Kent Brantly Discharged From Hospital

  Samaritan's Purse Dr. Kent Brantly is set to be released from Emory University Hospital following his recovery from the deadly Ebola virus, which he contracted while fighting the spread of the disease in West Africa.

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  Aug 21, 2014

  Obama: 'No Just God Would Stand for Foley Beheading'

  President Barack Obama has condemned the beheading of American journalist James Foley at the hands of terror group ISIS, describing its ideology as "bankrupt" and stating that "no just God" would stand for its violent acts. He also pledged that despite the militants' threats, the U.S. will not be backing down from military operations against them.

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  Aug 21, 2014

  Israel Air Strike Kills Three Top Hamas Commanders Following Ceasefire Collapse

  An Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip on Thursday has killed three top Hamas commanders that it had identified as having "planned deadly attacks against Israeli civilians." Israel and the Palestinian militant group have resumed fighting following the collapse of a 10-day ceasefire.

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  Aug 20, 2014

  Three of Pope Francis' Relatives Are Killed in Argentina Car Crash, Pontiff 'Profoundly Saddened'

  Three of Pope Francis' relatives in Argentina have died in a car crash, including two young children. The pontiff has said that he is "profoundly saddened" at the tragedy, which also seriously injured his nephew.

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  Aug 20, 2014

  Suffering of Christians by ISIS Terrorists Is 'Unbelievable and Makes Me Cry,' Says Open Doors Field Worker

  A field worker with persecution watchdog group Open Doors helping refugees in Iraq has spoken out about the "unbelievable" suffering going on in the country, which is under attack by the Islamic State terrorist group, which is better known as ISIS.

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  Aug 20, 2014

  Gaza Truce Collapses as Israel, Hamas Militants Trade Rocket Fire

  A truce in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas collapsed Tuesday after the Palestinian militant group fired rockets at Israel, which retaliated by launching air strikes at terrorist targets.