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Hillary Clinton taking 'risky rat poison' medication for her blood clotting woe, says top N.Y. doctor
A prominent New York doctor has revealed that Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton could be at risk for excessive haemorrhaging, even cerebral haemorrhaging, even from minor falls or other accidents because of the medicine she's taking for her blood-clotting problems.

Donald Trump errs anew in trying to show his Christian faith, placing money in church Communion plate
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made another gaffe showing his apparent unfamiliarity with certain Christian practices when he and his wife attended church services at the nondenominational First Christian Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Sunday.

Facebook, Instagram ban private gun sales in compliance with Obama's actions
Facebook and Instagram have banned private gun sales weeks after President Obama announced new executive actions including requiring gun sellers who use the internet to get licenses and conduct background checks.

U.S. Supreme Court sets date to hear case on whether Obama administration has right to determine 'what is sin'
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the oral arguments on March 23 for the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious organization in the consolidate cases of Zubik v. Burwell against the accommodation mandate for contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

LGBT groups raise money to buy New York church
LGBT groups have raised funds to buy a New York City church previously known for its firm opposition to homosexuality.

How to kick-start your prayer life
Sometimes we need a jump start to reinvigorate our prayer lives. Flo Taylor offers some tips.

Sunday trading back on the cards despite strong opposition
Plans to liberalise Sunday trading laws are back on the cards although the government is yet to publish the results of a public consultation.

Feeling burned out? 10 Bible verses to reassure you of God's strength
Serving in ministries and at work can be exhausting. Here are ten Bible verses to encourage you when you're feeling exhausted.

Ashers Bakery petition tops 8,000 as 'gay cake' appeal looms
A petition supporting a Christian bakery in Northern Ireland has received more than 8,000 signatures just ten days after it was launched.

EU renegotiation draft delivers 'substantial change' says Cameron
Britain would be able to request an "emergency brake" on migrant benefits under a deal aimed at keeping Britain in the European Union which was published today by European Council President Donald Tusk.

Bishop TD Jakes launches new app to make the Bible more accessible in a digital age
Megachurch pastor Bishop TD Jakes has launched a "TD Jakes Ministries Bible App", hoping to make the Bible more accessible in a digital age.

Emanuel AME Church appoints new woman pastor since June shooting that killed 9
The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, South Carolina has appointed its first ever woman pastor months after the tragic shooting in the church in June that left nine people dead.

Love Auto-Repair: How one church's mechanical ministry is bringing good news to its community
Craig Agapie is the manager of Love Auto Repair, a Christian garage seeking to be good news to downtown Fort Wayne by providing affordable car-repairs and apprenticeships for young people in the foster-system.

Ted Cruz calls Iowa win a victory for 'conservative grass roots'; Hillary Clinton wins by closest margin
Relishing his victory in the first Republican nominating contest of the U.S. presidential election, Senator Ted Cruz called his defeat of Donald Trump in the Iowa caucuses a tribute to "conservative grass roots."

ISIS militants behead 14-year-old for 'missing Friday prayers'
A 14-year-old boy has been brutally executed by Islamic State militants for allegedly missing Friday prayers.

Tim Farron again dodges questions on homosexuality, but says he became a Liberal to support LGBT rights
Tim Farron, the evangelical Christian leader of the Liberal Democrats, has again avoided answering whether he believes homosexuality is a sin.