Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jul 8, 2013

  Church of England Apologizes for Child Abuse Failures; Aims at 'Complete Change'

  The Church of England has issued an apology for its part in past cases of child abuse, saying that its failure to properly deal with such reports was as sinful as the perpetrators of the crimes, but promised that it will look into new ways to stop such abuse in the future.

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  Jul 8, 2013

  72 Shot Dead in Chicago in Fourth of July Weekend Violence

  A wave of violence in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend left 12 people dead with at least 60 wounded, leading CNN host Piers Morgan to call on politicians to "stop this insanity" and pass gun control legislation.

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  Jul 5, 2013

  Russia Bans Foreign Gay Couples From Adopting to Protect Children

  Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on a bill earlier this week that bans the adoption of children by same-sex couples in countries where gay marriage is allowed, in an attempt to protect them from "spiritual suffering and untraditional sexual behavior."

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  Jul 5, 2013

  Iranian Pentecostal Pastor Released From Jail; Told to Keep Silent

  Pastor Robert Asserian of the Central Assemblies of God Church has reportedly been freed from prison in Iran, but was told to remain silent about what he has gone through.

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  Jul 5, 2013

  Pope Francis Encyclical: Faith Without Truth Is an Illusion; Truth Without Love Is Cold

  Pope Francis has released his first encyclical on theological thoughts, called "Lumen fidei" or "The Light of Faith," where he argues that faith without truth is an illusion, while truth without love is cold and oppressive. It completes a trilogy of papal teachings that was started by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, with the first two focusing on the topics of charity and hope.

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  Jul 5, 2013

  Violence Erupts in Egypt in Pro-Morsi March; Calls for Jihad

  A shooting has reportedly occurred at a march in Cairo in support of ousted president Mohamed Morsi, as Egypt braces for a day of protests, dubbed the "Friday of Rejection."

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  Jul 4, 2013

  Pope John Paul II Sainthood Approved by Cardinals

  The late Pope John Paul II has gone through one of the last hurdles before canonization, as a commission of cardinals and bishops met earlier this week and gave their consent for his sainthood. All that is left now is for Pope Francis to make a final decision.

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  Jul 4, 2013

  Australian Prime Minister May Face Christian Backlash Over Gay Marriage Support

  Kevin Rudd, the 26th prime minister of Australia, who assumed office on June 27, may face backlash from Christian voters after he declared his support for same-sex marriage, observers have said.

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  Jul 4, 2013

  Poll: Americans Extremely Proud but Believe Declaration Signers Would Be Disappointed

  A Gallup Poll released on Thursday, Independence Day, found that there is a major difference between the pride Americans feel for their country, and what they think the signers of the 1776 Declaration of Independence would say about how the country has turned out.

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  Jul 4, 2013

  Egypt Swears in Interim President; Obama Says Will of People Must Prevail

  A day after Egypt overthrew its former leader, Mohamed Morsi, the chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court was sworn in as the interim president. U.S. President Barack Obama, meanwhile, called for a quick return to a democratically-elected government.