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Obama quotes Jesus in powerful gun control speech, but Republicans are unmoved
Obama quotes Jesus in powerful gun control speech, but Republicans are unmoved

In his address yesterday Barack Obama wiped away tears as he recalled the Sandy Hook primary school shooting.

Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre, but Christian students too scared to attend
Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre, but Christian students too scared to attend

Garissa University has re-opened nine months after al-Shabaab killed 148 people on the campus in Northern Kenya.

Charlie Hebdo front cover disrespects all faiths, says Vatican Newspaper
Charlie Hebdo front cover disrespects all faiths, says Vatican Newspaper

The Vatican newspaper has condemned the French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's latest front cover, which depicts God as an assassin, saying it disrespects all believers, of whatever faith.

Hearing of Virginia man who stabbed missionary and his wife postponed
Hearing of Virginia man who stabbed missionary and his wife postponed

Hearing of Song Su Kim who stabbed missionaries, Chung Hwan Park and Ae Suk Ko, was postponed last Jan. 4 to Jan. 19. Both attorneys have agreed to set the date back to allow time to look at the results of Kim's mental health evaluation.

Epiphany: Five things we can learn from the Journey of the Magi
Epiphany: Five things we can learn from the Journey of the Magi

Today is Epiphany, on which in Western churches of a liturgical persuasion the coming of the Wise Men to see Jesus is remembered.

Saudis signal backing for Syria talks despite rift with Iran
Saudis signal backing for Syria talks despite rift with Iran

There is concern that the new rift between the arch rivals could set back diplomatic efforts to bring peace to Syria.

MPs to debate petition seeking ban on Donald Trump entering UK
MPs to debate petition seeking ban on Donald Trump entering UK

The debate, called by the Petitions Committee of the House of Commons, will be held on January 18 but will not be followed by a vote.

Cameron says he will let ministers campaign for EU exit
Cameron says he will let ministers campaign for EU exit

Cameron wants to keep Britain in the bloc if he can persuade other EU leaders to agree to his demands for reform.

Not so sweet news: High sugar intake may increase risk of breast cancer, says study
Not so sweet news: High sugar intake may increase risk of breast cancer, says study

Attention all sweet tooth, especially women: a recent study conducted at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed that high intake of sugar may increase risk of breast cancer.

Hillary Clinton thinks aliens already visited Earth, wants investigation if she wins White House
Hillary Clinton thinks aliens already visited Earth, wants investigation if she wins White House

During recent editorial board meeting with The Conway Daily Sun, the former first lady candidly said that she believes mankind has already had close encounters with the third kind.

North Korea tests hydrogen nuclear device which triggered a 5.1 magnitude earthquake
North Korea tests hydrogen nuclear device which triggered a 5.1 magnitude earthquake

North Korea said it had successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised hydrogen nuclear device on Wednesday morning. The announcement on North Korean state TV followed detection of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake near its known nuclear test site earlier on Wednesday.

Amy Duggar King calls cousin Josh a \'fraud and complete stranger\' as she recalls her \'emotional rollercoaster\' in 2015
Amy Duggar King calls cousin Josh a 'fraud and complete stranger' as she recalls her 'emotional rollercoaster' in 2015

Aspiring country singer Amy Duggar King had an "emotional rollercoaster" back in 2015, and the highs and lows she encountered that year all had something to do with love and marriage.

Ben Carson reveals why his top managers left him, cites \'very substantial changes\' in his campaign
Ben Carson reveals why his top managers left him, cites 'very substantial changes' in his campaign

Three of Dr. Ben Carson's campaign heads stepped down from their positions and has left the Republican presidential hopeful on the hunt for more people to run his team.

Erica Campbell tells part-time Christians: \'Don\'t pray only when things are going bad and you\'re in need\'
Erica Campbell tells part-time Christians: 'Don't pray only when things are going bad and you're in need'

"Mary Mary" star Erica Campbell does not see the point of people turning to God only when they need Him. For the Gospel singer, one's relationship with God should always be absolute.

New year a good time to re-evaluate what you\'re doing in your life, says Greg Laurie
New year a good time to re-evaluate what you're doing in your life, says Greg Laurie

New year and new beginnings - according to Pastor Greg Laurie, it is exciting to think what the future might bring. What's even more promising to think about, he added, is that God is in charge of everything that will happen.

Teens in U.S. hold positive opinion of the Bible but rarely read it, new survey reveals
Teens in U.S. hold positive opinion of the Bible but rarely read it, new survey reveals

Even though American teens think highly of the Bible, they do not really spend any time reading it.