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The tax credits U-turn is helpful but the Tories must do more to help families
This Conservative government, which should be doing so much to help families, is failing to do anywhere near enough, writes James Mildred.
Newborn baby, still with umbilical cord, found lying in New York church Nativity manger
A newborn baby with his umbilical cord still attached was found in a manger at a church in Queens, New York.
Turkey releases audio of warning to Russian jet
Turkey has released what it says is an audio recording of a warning to a Russian airplane given prior to shooting down the jet earlier this week.
Cameron calls for air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
The Prime Minister said on Thursday that it was time to take a decision to join air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, arguing that Britain cannot "subcontract its security to other countries".
Thanksgiving: 10 Bible Verses to help us remember God's blessings
The number of times we are told to "be thankful", in one form or another, shows how prone we are to forget what God has done for us.
Pope Francis: Inter-religious dialogue is not a luxury, it's essential
Pope Francis said on Thursday in Kenya, which has seen a spate of attacks by Islamist militants, that dialogue between religions in Africa was essential to teach young people that violence in God's name was unjustified.
Labour considering free vote on air strikes in Syria
Britain's opposition Labour Party is considering allowing its lawmakers to vote as they wish on whether to approve Prime Minister David Cameron's plan to extend airstrikes to Syria, its finance spokesman said on Thursday.
A 'president beyond parody': Ted Cruz raps Obama for linking climate change to terror
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said President Barack Obama has become so "out of touch" with reality that he is now equating the battle against climate change to the campaign against terrorism being waged by the Islamic State (ISIS) and other Islamic radicals.
Senator lists 12 U.S.-vetted refugees who turned jihadis this year alone to highlight danger of importing 10,000 Syrians
Just this year alone, 12 vetted refugees have already been indicted in U.S. courts on terrorism charges, a clear indication of the danger America faces once President Barack Obama succeeds in his plan to "import" more than 10,000 Syrian immigrants, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) revealed.
'Grandmother Fish': Children's book on evolution criticised for deceiving young minds
A book written to explain the evolution of human beings to young children is receiving criticism for supposedly providing misleading information to delicate minds on where humans came from.
Woman pastor of New York church, 6 others indicted for murder over teen's death
A pastor of a church in New York and six others were indicted Tuesday for murder in the death of a young man and injury of his brother.
Shoppers threaten to boycott New York mall for removing Christmas traditions
Shoppers who used to frequent the Staten Island Mall located in the New York City borough have threatened to stop patronizing the mall after it moved its annual Christmas tree displayed to an outside location.
Upcoming reality TV show 'Preachers of Atlanta' shows gospel singer handing out cigarettes, condoms on the streets
The controversial preacher reality show called "Preachers of L.A.," which is shown in the Oxygen network is pushing the envelope on television by shocasing a gospel singer who hands out cigarettes and condoms on the streets.
Obama warned: Your order taking back military vehicles, weapons from police units will put officers' lives at risk
Military vehicles and equipment are being reclaimed from local police forces in the US under the Obama administration's post-Ferguson order and sheriffs and lawmakers are not happy, saying these could put officers in danger.
Black church in California undergoes 'miraculous growth' after it absorbed smaller white church
When a black megachurch absorbed a smaller white church last year, it experienced "miraculous" growth and incredible financial gains.
Pastor defends 'Jesus is God, Allah is Satan' sign on Mississippi church marquee, saying message came from God
A church in Gulfport, Mississippi has gotten attention from the Muslim communit after it posted the words "Jesus is God, Allah is Satan" on its marquee.