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Court in U.S. makes history as it approves Army vet\'s petition to change his legal gender to \'nonbinary\'
Court in U.S. makes history as it approves Army vet's petition to change his legal gender to 'nonbinary'

A court in the United States stamped its approval on a person who sought to change his gender to nonbinary.

What to do when the church hurts you
What to do when the church hurts you

Despite the fact that the church is a gathering of people that profess to be Christ-followers, we all know that it is still a body of people that are hurting, imperfect and are in need of God's amazing grace.

ISIS news: Militants shoot fleeing civilians in Fallujah, steal blood from city residents to treat their wounded
ISIS news: Militants shoot fleeing civilians in Fallujah, steal blood from city residents to treat their wounded

Showing increasing signs of desperation, Islamic State (ISIS) militants have resorted to shooting civilians trying to flee the embattled ISIS-held Iraqi city of Fallujah and literally stealing blood from civilians to treat the wounded among them, news sources say.

Pope Francis urges doctors to put \'more heart into your hands\' and reject \'false compassion\' in assisted suicide
Pope Francis urges doctors to put 'more heart into your hands' and reject 'false compassion' in assisted suicide

Pope Francis denounced physician-assisted suicide, urging doctors to put "more heart into your hands" and reject the notion of "false compassion" since "the dignity of human life ...and the medical vocation is at stake."

St. Mary Magdalene now in same rank as Christ\'s Apostles after papal decree elevates her liturgical celebration
St. Mary Magdalene now in same rank as Christ's Apostles after papal decree elevates her liturgical celebration

Pope Francis has issued a decree elevating the liturgical celebration in honour of St. Mary Magdalene, placing the latter in the same rank as Christ's Apostles.

U.S. election news: Trump vows to appoint pro-life judges while Clinton demands funds for top abortion service provider
U.S. election news: Trump vows to appoint pro-life judges while Clinton demands funds for top abortion service provider

Donald Trump vowed to protect the "sanctity and dignity of life" while Hillary Clinton demanded more funding for Planned Parenthood, America's largest abortion service provider that sources say kills an average of 887 unborn babies a day.

Cameron warns health services, pensions could face cuts post-Brexit
Cameron warns health services, pensions could face cuts post-Brexit

Pensions and the publicly funded National Health Service could face cuts if Britons vote to leave the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron told a Sunday newspaper

Islamic State claims bombings near Shi\'ite shrine in Damascus
Islamic State claims bombings near Shi'ite shrine in Damascus

The ultra-hardline Sunni militants of IS, whose many foes are advancing on a number of fronts in both Syria and Iraq, are avowed enemies of Shi'ites, whom they consider a heretical group within Islam.

Iraqi forces attack ISIS positions south of Mosul
Iraqi forces attack ISIS positions south of Mosul

Iraqi troops attacked Islamic State positions south of Mosul on Sunday as the US-led coalition intensifies its campaign against the militants on multiple fronts across their self-proclaimed caliphate.

Archbishop of Canterbury will vote to remain in EU
Archbishop of Canterbury will vote to remain in EU

The Archbishop pointed to principles of "peace and reconciliation, to being builders of bridges, not barriers" that he said are at the "heart of Britain's Christian heritage".

London church tries to attract more people by posting quotes from Kanye West song on its outdoor blackboard
London church tries to attract more people by posting quotes from Kanye West song on its outdoor blackboard

A church in London is going the unconventional route in trying to attract more congregants: It decided to post parts of the lyrics of a song by hip hop artist Kanye West and other famous personalities as well instead of Scripture on its outdoor blackboard.

Christina Grimmie, \'The Voice\' contestant, shot and killed by a gunman was a committed Christian who said she sang for Him
Christina Grimmie, 'The Voice' contestant, shot and killed by a gunman was a committed Christian who said she sang for Him

Christina Grimmie, a former contestant on "The Voice", was fatally shot on Friday night in Orlando, Florida, as she signed autographs for fans.

Almost 9 in every 10 Americans consider birth control as \'highly acceptable,\' survey shows
Almost 9 in every 10 Americans consider birth control as 'highly acceptable,' survey shows

Although some Christians are worried that it might lead to a culture of promiscuity especially among the youth, the use of condoms, pills and other contraceptives seems to be a non-issue for a huge number of Americans.

Scottish Episcopal Church takes first step towards allowing same-sex marriage as sanctions loom
Scottish Episcopal Church takes first step towards allowing same-sex marriage as sanctions loom

If it approves same-sex unions, the Scottish Episcopal Church may face sanctions from the Anglican Communion, of which it is a member.

WHO recommends delaying pregnancy for couples living in areas hit by Zika virus
WHO recommends delaying pregnancy for couples living in areas hit by Zika virus

In its interim guidance update released earlier this week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) advised people living in areas affected by the Zika virus to consider delaying pregnancy to avoid having babies with birth defects, such as deformed heads.

Scientists claim to have solved mystery of why ancient \'hobbits\' from Indonesia are so small
Scientists claim to have solved mystery of why ancient 'hobbits' from Indonesia are so small

Researchers however claimed that they have already unlocked the secret of the hobbits, and it has something to do with the conditions of the environment they lived in.