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US will buy Iran\'s surplus heavy water for its nuclear programme
US will buy Iran's surplus heavy water for its nuclear programme

The US Department of Energy will buy 32 metric tonnes of heavy water from Iran worth $8.6 million.

Syrian peace talks falter, but limp on to next week with opposition absent
Syrian peace talks falter, but limp on to next week with opposition absent

The opposition declared a "pause" in the talks this week because of a surge in fighting.

Obama warns post-Brexit Britain: \'You\'d be at the back of the queue for US trade deal\'
Obama warns post-Brexit Britain: 'You'd be at the back of the queue for US trade deal'

Obama's plea to British voters ahead of a June referendum on membership of the European Union was welcomed by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Over 100,000 sign petition to stop Satanic Black Mass: \'A direct, deliberate and sinful act of hatred against God\'
Over 100,000 sign petition to stop Satanic Black Mass: 'A direct, deliberate and sinful act of hatred against God'

More than 100,000 people have signed a petition to stop a Satanic Black Mass that will be held in Oklahoma City in August.

U.S. appeals court rules in favour of transgender student in bathroom case
U.S. appeals court rules in favour of transgender student in bathroom case

A U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday in favour of a transgender student who sued her school for discrimination after she was barred from using the boys' restroom.

Atheists display foetus-shaped cookies at university pro-abortion rally, horrifying students
Atheists display foetus-shaped cookies at university pro-abortion rally, horrifying students

Pro-life students criticized an atheist group at the University of North Georgia after displaying fetus and sperm-shaped cookies at a pro-abortion rally on campus.

Pastor Saeed Abedini accuses Iranian intel police of trying to hack into his Facebook account
Pastor Saeed Abedini accuses Iranian intel police of trying to hack into his Facebook account

Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for almost three years because of his Christian faith, is accusing the Iran intelligence police for trying to hack into his Facebook account, after he posted his criticisms against the Islamic regime for jailing thousands of religious and political prisoners.

ESPN dismisses top baseball analyst Curt Schilling over his Facebook post backing North Carolina\'s bathroom law
ESPN dismisses top baseball analyst Curt Schilling over his Facebook post backing North Carolina's bathroom law

Sports channel ESPN has sacked retired baseball pitcher and sports analyst Curt Schilling after he voiced his support for North Carolina's bathroom law on his personal Facebook account.

\'Jill and Jessa: Counting On\' recap: Duggar girls say sis-in-law Anna\'s love for brother Josh is a real encouragement to them
'Jill and Jessa: Counting On' recap: Duggar girls say sis-in-law Anna's love for brother Josh is a real encouragement to them

Josh Duggar's wife Anna has been a wonderful example of what it is to be a dutiful and faithful Christian wife, and even Josh's sisters are impressed by the grace she exhibited during the rough patches they experienced over the past few months.

Lecrae says Kanye West\'s new album \'The Life of Pablo\' is not really a gospel album
Lecrae says Kanye West's new album 'The Life of Pablo' is not really a gospel album

Rapper Lecrae is not really buying Kanye West's new work "The Life of Pablo" as a Gospel album. Even though music from the album has traces of Gospel sound in it, Lecrae said that the lyrics speak a different story entirely.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star John Luke Robertson talks about new book, says it was inspired by wife Mary Kate
'Duck Dynasty' star John Luke Robertson talks about new book, says it was inspired by wife Mary Kate

Most of the Robertson family members of "Duck Dynasty" have already written their own book, and this time, newly-married John Luke Robertson is following suit with his new book entitled "Young and Beardless: The Search for God, Purpose, and a Meaningful Life."

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton related? Presidential hopefuls share royal ancestry
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton related? Presidential hopefuls share royal ancestry

The Republican and Democratic frontrunners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton don't really like each other, and they have even hurled nasty names against one another.

Anne Graham Lotz urges people to forsake \'garbage\' of this world for \'jewels\' of heaven
Anne Graham Lotz urges people to forsake 'garbage' of this world for 'jewels' of heaven

Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz, founder of Angel Ministries, cannot understand why people will give up the treasures of heaven for the paltry "gargabe" of this world.

Catholic-born Lindsay Lohan converting to Islam? Former child star says she\'s learning about religion
Catholic-born Lindsay Lohan converting to Islam? Former child star says she's learning about religion

Catholic-born actress Lindsay Lohan raised quite a few eyebrows when she was earlier spotted carrying a Koran during her first day of community service at a New York kids' centre.

8 Bible verses that will help you identify false prophets
8 Bible verses that will help you identify false prophets

The Bible speaks of "many false prophets" and they're abilities to entice believers. They're not always easy to spot and that's why it's useful to remind ourselves of biblical teaching on what characteristics they usually possess.

Bastille day: an average film but a fantastic gospel illustration
Bastille day: an average film but a fantastic gospel illustration

Not a great film, says Martin Saunders, but still asks some interesting questions.