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Senior Georgian ISIS Commander 'Omar the Chechen' Dies in US Airstrike
One of the Islamic State’s senior commanders Abu Omar has died of his wounds last week. He was injured by US airstrikes in Syria earlier this month, according to latest reports from Pentagon. Twelve other ISIS militants are assumed to be killed in the strikes. 
Vatican to Canonize Mother Teresa as Saint on September 4
The Vatican will venerate Mother Teresa into a Saint, who was known for her tireless serving of the poor. Pope Francis has approved the canonization of Mother Teresa, and thousands of her admirers will come to witness the event on September 4. 
US Lawmakers Pass Resolution Calling ISIS Aggression Against Christians 'Genocide'
The House of Representatives passed a resolution to declare atrocities committed by ISIS against Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria as genocide. 
Super Tuesday II: Clinton Wins Four Out of Five States, Trump Triumphs Over Rubio in Florida
The ongoing Democratic and Republican primaries appear to be narrowing down the nominees for 2016 presidential elections, though the battle is not quite over yet. 
4 Common High Attendance Days in Churches
With mid year holidays coming soon, here is some useful information for your church regarding the days of the year with the most attendance! 
Ciara Harris Says "Yes" to Russell Wilson: 'God Is Good'
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson announced his engagement with singer girlfriend Ciara Harris on a Twitter video last weekend. 
Human Rights Watch Calls on Egypt to Reverse Blasphemy Conviction on Coptic Christian Teenagers
Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the Egyptian government to overturn the blasphemy convictions lodged against four Coptic Christian teenagers and their teacher, in accordance with the country’s commitment to protect religious minorities. Hundreds of Christian Books and Manuscripts Burned by ISIS in Northern Iraq
The Islamic State (ISIS) released a video on social media showing militants burning a pile of Christians books, pamphlets and manuscripts in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, which they took over about two years ago. 
UN Report Describes 'Horrendous' War Crimes of Rapes, Killings, and Abductions in South Sudan
Severe human rights abuses were carried out against South Sudanese citizens caught in the civil war raging since 2013, between the government troops and rebel forces, according to a UN report published last week. 
Christians in America Come Together to Pray for Syrian Refugees on 5th Anniversary of Civil War
American Christians are coming together to pray for Syrian refugees who are feeling conflict in their country which began about five years ago on March 15, 2011.
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