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Australian mother rejects doctors' abortion advice, gives birth to healthy quintuplets
A 26-year-old Australian mother expecting quintuplets was told that she had to sacrifice three of her babies in order to give two others a better chance at life. It was an impossible decision for any parent to contemplate, but Kim Tucci was set - she would not get an abortion.
Ted Cruz 'possessed by a demon': 2 men try to exorcise GOP bet at New Hampshire campaign event
Believing that Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is "possessed by a demon," two men carrying mirrors and a wooden cross tried to perform an exorcism on him during his campaign event in Raymond, New Hampshire.
North Korean nuke missile could hit any target in U.S., triggering doomsday scenario, weapons experts warn
Weapons experts are one in expressing alarm at North Korea's ambition after it tested a long-range rocket system over the weekend that drew worldwide scorn.
'Something scary' in Donald Trump after his overwhelming New Hampshire victory, columnist warns
Although Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won an impressive landslide victory in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, his critics, far from being impressed, have all the more become wary of what the future holds in store for America in case he eventually wins the White House this November.
Robots to take over jobs of over 5 million people in the next 5 years, study shows
A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland earlier this year forecasts that robots will take over 5.1 million jobs around the world in the next five years.
Supreme Court votes narrowly to block Obama's plan to cut greenhouse gases
In a close 5-4 vote, the American top court temporarily blocked the administration's Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan, just months before Obama steps down of the White House.
Doctors in U.S. recognising only 'male' and 'female' genders may soon face lawsuits
The United States' Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently put forth a controversial proposal that may make doctors vulnerable to lawsuits if they recognize only two genders, which are well rooted in biological sex and Biblical teachings.
German Catholic church leader says it's impossible for country to 'accept all the world's needy'
As Germany is struggling to cope with the refugee influx, a Catholic Church leader has said that the ongoing humanitarian crisis should "not solely be a matter of charity but also reason."
Obama offers prayer for persecuted Christians suffering under 'unspeakable violence'
President Obama today said that he will mark Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent alongside his "fellow Christians" in prayer for those who are persecuted around the world.
Two Sudanese pastors detained without charge in 'campaign to eradicate Christianity'
Two Sudanese pastors have been detained without charge since December, according to World Watch Monitor.
Jesus is my Valentine: Christian cards and gifts for that special someone
Love it or loathe it, Valentine's Day is coming this weekend. Not bought a gift yet? Worry not, Martin Saunders has you covered...
New Western Wall plans will damage ancient site, Netanyahu warned
Breakthrough plans to expand a mixed-gender prayer section along Jerusalem's historic Western Wall have faced another setback after leading archaeologists warned the suggestions would damage the site.
Christians targeted in Baghdad by Iran-backed militia
Christian properties have been seized in Baghdad by Iranian-backed militia, according to members of the Iraqi parliament.
What do the stories of Jesus' temptation tell us today?
Lent is modelled on the stories of Jesus fasting in the wilderness after his baptism and before the beginning of his ministry.
7 scriptures on how to battle jealousy and discontentment
Jealousy is the feeling of desiring something that one doesn't have and is a form of idolatry that can be easily forgotten. The best way to guard our hearts of jealousy is to steer clear of discontentment.
How to draw close to God when he feels far away
When we feel far from God and shrouded in darkness, we can stand on the truth that the light will return, and that our faith will prevail.