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Obama slammed as 'hypocritical' after warning governors that they don't have power to block refugees
U.S. President Barack Obama warned governors opposing his move to admit and resettle thousands of Syrian refugees, saying they do not have the power to block the federal government's programme and face punitive action if they persist to do so.
What Christians can learn from Native American spirituality
As Americans celebrate Native American Heritage Day on Friday, Simon Cross looks at how 19th century Native American converts to Christianity combined their faith and their history.
ISIS orders conscription of boys in Raqqa as it turns city into fortress to prepare for mother of all battles
The Islamic State (ISIS) is busy preparing for the mother of all battles against enemy forces in its de-facto capital Raqqa, posting notices around the bomb-ravaged Syrian city that all boys above the age of 14 had to register their names and addresses to the religious police for conscription.
Ten reasons it's okay for Christians to hate cats
Jonathan Langley suggests why we should welcome and affirm the cat-haters of the world.
Russia deploys missiles in Syria; Turkey refuses to apologise for shooting down Russian plane
Russia deployed its most powerful long-range air defence missiles at its air base in Syria on Thursday, reacting quickly after one of its warplanes was shot down by a Turkish air-to-air missile over the Syria-Turkey border just two days ago.
Putin agrees to form 'grand coalition' with West to destroy ISIS after meeting French president in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he has agreed to form a "grand coalition" with Western powers to ultimately destroy the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist and terrorist organisation following his meeting with French President Francois Hollande in Moscow on Thursday.
Russia plans economic retaliation against Turkey for downed jet
Russia has said it is still awaiting a reasonable explanation for the shooting down of its warplane.
Churchgoers offer to adopt newborn baby found in Nativity scene
Members of the New York city church where a baby was found in a manger this week have offered to adopt the child.
Pope in Africa: Paris climate talks must not fail
Francis chose his first visit to the world's poorest continent to call for the success of the two-week climate summit.
Thanksgiving's Christian roots: How far Americans have removed themselves from Founders' faith
The observance of Thanksgiving is deeply rooted in Christian faith, and when people try to examine its history, it will make them realize just "how far, as a nation, we have removed ourselves from the Christian worldview and faith of our Founders."
U.S. sheriff puts up 'politically incorrect' sign, stating that in his county people say 'Merry Christmas, God bless America'
When Sheriff Mike Jolley from Harris County, Georgia put up a "politically incorrect" welcome sign outside the sheriff's office, he was surprised that it warranted a lot of attention.
Mike Huckabee praises 'God's Not Dead 2,' calls it a 'wake-up call' for Americans
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee will be making a cameo in the faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2," which will be released by Pure Flix Entertainment on April 1, 2016.
'Mary Mary' star Erica Campbell on gays: 'My job is to love, not to judge ... God will do that part'
The Christian community is often split with regards to homosexuality and same-sex marriage, with some Christians insisting that there is nothing wrong with it while others consider it a sin against God. "Mary Mary" star Erica Campbell sides with the latter, although she believes that people should still show love and acceptance towards homosexuals and transgenders.
Carrie Underwood gushes about son Isaiah, considers him the 'best thing' that she and husband Mike Fisher ever did
National Hockey League (NHL) player Mike Fisher and country singer Carrie Underwood might have hit a lot of milestones in their careers, but the Christian couple still considers their son Isaiah Michael Fisher as the best accomplishment of their lives.
Amy Duggar King says cousins Jill, Jessa 'almost upset' that she didn't have baby yet after Cancun honeymoon
Amy Duggar King is unlike any of her cousins Jill and Jessa Duggar from the former TLC show "19 Kids and Counting." While the two were keen on getting pregnant right after getting married, Amy chose to enjoy her marriage first with Dillon King prior to enjoying the joys of motherhood.
Bethany Hamilton shares list of things she is grateful for in 'Week of Thankfulness'
"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton considers herself a blessed woman, and this is why during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, she decided to start her own "Week of Thankfulness" and share something that she is grateful for each day.