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More Americans reach past 100 years old, says latest CDC study on mortality rates
More Americans reach past 100 years old, says latest CDC study on mortality rates

The number of Americans who reached past 100 years old has increased in the last 15 years, according to a new U.S. government report.

U.S. Senate Democrats block bill aimed at cracking down on Syrian, Iraqi refugees
U.S. Senate Democrats block bill aimed at cracking down on Syrian, Iraqi refugees

Democrats in the U.S. Senate blocked a bill that would crack down on Syrian and Iraqi refugees coming to the United States as the measure became a referendum for Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump.

8 in 10 Americans, including those who are pro-choice, support abortion restrictions
8 in 10 Americans, including those who are pro-choice, support abortion restrictions

Eight in ten Americans support restrictions on abortions, according to a new poll relased Tuesday.

Disgraced paedophile Bishop Bell cannot be protected just because he did \'good deeds\', says diocese
Disgraced paedophile Bishop Bell cannot be protected just because he did 'good deeds', says diocese

A traditionalist diocese in the Church of England has defended its actions in exposing a long-dead and highly respected bishop as a paedophile.

7 evangelical Christian groups in U.S.:Who among top GOP presidential bets will they likely vote?
7 evangelical Christian groups in U.S.:Who among top GOP presidential bets will they likely vote?

Evangelical Christians are once again expected to make their presence felt in the upcoming Republican primaries. Evangelicals are America's biggest and most powerful religious voting bloc, representing a large slice of the electorate, CNN reported.

Thousands brave blizzard to join March for Life in D.C.; crowds chant, \'Hey, Obama, your mama chose life!\'
Thousands brave blizzard to join March for Life in D.C.; crowds chant, 'Hey, Obama, your mama chose life!'

Braving record-breaking blizzard and threats from D.C. officials to cancel their rally permit, thousands of Americans trooped to America's capital on Friday to join the 2016 March for Life on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalising abortion.

D.C. megastorm a warning from God? Prophecy watcher links \'Snow-pocalypse\' to Obama\'s Mideast moves
D.C. megastorm a warning from God? Prophecy watcher links 'Snow-pocalypse' to Obama's Mideast moves

Could megastorm Jonas, which some people is calling "Snow-pocalypse," be a sign or a reminder from God that America is heading in the wrong direction?

\'Jihotties\': New ISIS dating site uses men displaying their masculinity to recruit brides
'Jihotties': New ISIS dating site uses men displaying their masculinity to recruit brides

A female jihadist dubbed "Bird of Jannah" has recently posted a blog that apparently entices young women to the Islamic State (ISIS).

ISIS executes 10 boys for trying to escape training camp; boy shoots militants who killed his pet birds
ISIS executes 10 boys for trying to escape training camp; boy shoots militants who killed his pet birds

The Islamic State (ISIS) has recently executed 10 boys no older than 12 who attempted to escape an ISIS training camp in Fallujah, and slaughtered 70 birds of a 13-year old boy who fought back by shooting his tormentors.

U.S. forces get green light to attack ISIS fighters in Afghanistan; critics ask: Why only now?
U.S. forces get green light to attack ISIS fighters in Afghanistan; critics ask: Why only now?

U.S military forces are now authorised to go on offensive with fighters of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Afghanistan.

ISIS declares war on enemy worse than West — its fellow Muslims belonging to Shia sect
ISIS declares war on enemy worse than West — its fellow Muslims belonging to Shia sect

The latest issue of ISIS' online magazine, Dabiq, is calling for the destruction of fellow Muslims, specifically the Shiites.

One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge
One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge

A Sudanese pastor who was arrested in December has been released. However, another pastor and a Christian activist arrested at the same time are still in detention.

Syrian opposition rules out peace talks before end to Russian air strikes
Syrian opposition rules out peace talks before end to Russian air strikes

The Saudi-backed Syrian opposition has ruled out even indirect negotiations with Damascus before steps including a halt to Russian air strikes, contradicting US Secretary of State John Kerry's insistence that talks will begin next week.

How motherhood makes me a better Christian
How motherhood makes me a better Christian

Jendella shares her experience of motherhood and the lessons it is teaching her about faith, trust and God's love.

Pope Francis defends \'traditional\' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions
Pope Francis defends 'traditional' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions

Pope Francis issued a stern reminder of the Catholic Church's opposition to gay marriage on Friday as a fierce debate raged in Italy ahead of a vote that would give legal recognition to homosexual couples.

Medical miracle: \'Frozen man\' returns from the dead, thanks to one doctor\'s faith
Medical miracle: 'Frozen man' returns from the dead, thanks to one doctor's faith

Everyone thought he was already dead when they found him covered in snow—no pulse, no blood pressure and with a frozen body that had already turned blue and resembled "a block of concrete."