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Assyrian Christian hostages released by ISIS sing praises to God
Assyrian Christian hostages released by ISIS sing praises to God

After a year of being held hostage by Islamic State, a video of Assyrian Christians worshipping God has been released.

Proposed Florida city legislation granting more protections to LGBT withdrawn
Proposed Florida city legislation granting more protections to LGBT withdrawn

A proposed ordinance that would expand anti-discrimination laws in Jacksonville, Florida to include gender identity or sexual orientation that some said could lead to the enactment of the transgender bathroom bill was withdrawn for lack of support.

Dancing 106-year-old in White House: 'The Bible says a good laugh is the best medicine'

What keeps the 106-year-old White House dancer upbeat and healthy?

4 unorthodox ways to develop your kids into leaders
4 unorthodox ways to develop your kids into leaders

Every parent desires to see their kids successful and thriving, and the best way to make that happen is to develop them to lead.

Children\'s Society: Welfare reforms will hit millions of UK children
Children's Society: Welfare reforms will hit millions of UK children

More than seven million children live in families facing a four-year freeze to their benefits, The Children's Society has claimed.

Coalition airstrikes destroy over $500-M ISIS cash reserves, 20 kilogrammes of gold
Coalition airstrikes destroy over $500-M ISIS cash reserves, 20 kilogrammes of gold

Coalition fighter jets and drones have reportedly destroyed more than $500 million cash reserves and 20 kilograms of gold during airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria.

Australian abuse inquiry says will sit in Rome to hear Vatican treasurer
Australian abuse inquiry says will sit in Rome to hear Vatican treasurer

An Australian government inquiry into child abuse has said it has found a suitable public venue in Rome where victims will be able to watch the Vatican's Australian-born treasurer testify about his knowledge of molestation within the church.

NASA unveils more powerful telescope to unravel secrets of universe, including dark energy and dark matter
NASA unveils more powerful telescope to unravel secrets of universe, including dark energy and dark matter

Just last week, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that it is formally starting an astrophysics mission to complete a new, more powerful telescope called the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST).

Apollo 10 astronauts reveal mysterious \'outer space-type music\' they heard while orbiting moon in May 1969
Apollo 10 astronauts reveal mysterious 'outer space-type music' they heard while orbiting moon in May 1969

Astronauts who joined the Apollo 10 space mission which paved the way for the first ever landing on the moon actually heard a mysterious "outer space-type music" while flying behind the Earth's lone satellite in May 1969.

One in quintillions: The Earth is a unique planet in the universe, astronomers find out
One in quintillions: The Earth is a unique planet in the universe, astronomers find out

A team of astronomers led by Erik Zackrisson from the Uppsala University in Sweden recently concluded that the Earth is indeed a one-of-a-kind planet, and no other space object can come close to its ability to support life.

Donald Trump sparks Muslim anger with his \'bullets dipped in pig\'s blood\' story on how to stop Islamic terrorists
Donald Trump sparks Muslim anger with his 'bullets dipped in pig's blood' story on how to stop Islamic terrorists

The Muslim community in the United States could not stomach Donald Trump anymore and has decided to fight back.

Donald Trump wins evangelical vote in massive South Carolina primary victory: \'They love me and I love them\'
Donald Trump wins evangelical vote in massive South Carolina primary victory: 'They love me and I love them'

With his massive victory in the South Carolina primary on Saturday night, Donald Trump has proven that indeed the "evangelicals love me and I love them."

Ben Carson not quitting Republican race despite last-place finish in South Carolina: \'We remain undaunted\'
Ben Carson not quitting Republican race despite last-place finish in South Carolina: 'We remain undaunted'

Dr. Ben Carson finished last among six Republican candidates in South Carolina's primary on Saturday night, but he's far from done.

Can textual data studies of the Bible and the Quran ever be helpful?
Can textual data studies of the Bible and the Quran ever be helpful?

In light of negative attitudes towards Islam and the fact that this research was conducted by a company whose modus operandi is to analyse textual data, it's clear to see the motivation behind this task. But can we really learn anything from a textual analysis of religious texts? And is research like this more harmful than helpful?

10 questions to ask yourself if you think you\'re at risk of becoming a cultural Christian
10 questions to ask yourself if you think you're at risk of becoming a cultural Christian

Some of us will have experienced times when we're essentially just going through the motions when it comes to our faith. It's understandable that we go through low points, periods of doubt or sometimes temporarily drift away from God. But how can we stop these occasional dry spells from leading to a permanent drought?

Thousands could be forced to leave Calais \'jungle\' tomorrow
Thousands could be forced to leave Calais 'jungle' tomorrow

Refugees squatting in a shanty town outside Calais in northern France ignored an official order to evacuate part of their camp, hoping a court hearing on Tuesday will halt its demolition.