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NASA sets sight on missions to bizarre metal world Psyche, Venus and beyond
NASA sets sight on missions to bizarre metal world Psyche, Venus and beyond

These low-cost but high-yield space exploration projects have received an initial funding of $3 million from the NASA, to allow the testing out their designs.

Holocaust survivor offers jobs to refugees — even if they\'re from Syria, a hostile country
Holocaust survivor offers jobs to refugees — even if they're from Syria, a hostile country

In an attempt to help ease government's burden and provide an opportunity for refugees to have a fresh start, an Israeli beverage company is reportedly offering employment opportunities to Syrian refugees at its factory near the Bedouin town Rahat in the Negev desert.

Jeremy Lin news: 'Optimistic' he'll play better with Charlotte Hornets in coming NBA season

Christian basketball star Jeremy Lin might have suffered from a horrible NBA season a few months back, but he feels very confident that things will turn out differently next season now that he will be playing for the Charlotte Hornets.

Tennessee school districts reject request for records on Islamic \'indoctrination\' lessons
Tennessee school districts reject request for records on Islamic 'indoctrination' lessons

School districts in Middle Tennessee have not complied with an open records request about Islamic curriculum being taught in public schools.

US store kicks out mom who complained about man using its restroom for women
US store kicks out mom who complained about man using its restroom for women

A mom in Northern California was asked by a sporting goods store to leave after she complained about an incident where a man entered a women's bathroom while her daughter was using it.

It\'s a bird ... It\'s a plane ... No, it\'s Donald Trump, the Superman that he wants to be
It's a bird ... It's a plane ... No, it's Donald Trump, the Superman that he wants to be

For Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, being the United States' greatest president will not be enough. He wants to be America's first "Superman" president.

Pastor Saeed\'s wife: \'We\'ve lost leverage\' to seek release of US prisoners in Iran
Pastor Saeed's wife: 'We've lost leverage' to seek release of US prisoners in Iran

The wife Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini said the United States government has lost its leverage for prisoners of faith after the announcement of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Kim Davis denies Vatican account of her meeting with Pope, says she was invited
Kim Davis denies Vatican account of her meeting with Pope, says she was invited

Disturbed by statements coming from the Vatican, gay marriage nemesis Kim Davis would like to set the records straight that it was the Vatican that extended an "unsolicited invitation" for her to hold a "private meeting" with Pope Francis at the Vatican embassy in Washington D.C. last Sept. 24.

Army vet attacks Oregon gunman in effort to save classmates but gets shot 7 times
Army vet attacks Oregon gunman in effort to save classmates but gets shot 7 times

In many tragedies, someone almost always stands out as a hero for showing courage and selfless sacrifice to fellowmen. In last Thursday's massacre at the Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg, Oregon, one student—30-year-old Army veteran Chris Mintz—displayed humankind's finest qualities when he tried to save his classmates when a gunman suddenly entered a classroom and started shooting.

President Obama criticised for failure to condemn killing of 9 Christians in Oregon
President Obama criticised for failure to condemn killing of 9 Christians in Oregon

US President Obama is drawing scathing criticism for his failure to condemn the killing of nine Christians who were mercilessly gunned down by a mentally disturbed white assailant who barged into Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, on Thursday morning with guns blazing.

Joel Osteen says God has a better plan for  people who encounter \'bumps on the road\'
Joel Osteen says God has a better plan for people who encounter 'bumps on the road'

It's inevitable for people to go through life without experiencing some sort of setback, but popular Christian speaker and author Joel Osteen says that God has bigger plans in store for people despite the roadblocks they encounter.

Vatican sacks priest after he comes out as gay
Vatican sacks priest after he comes out as gay

The Vatican dismissed a priest from his post in a Holy See office on Saturday after he told a newspaper he was gay and urged the Catholic Church to change its stance on homosexuality.

Gospel for Asia has Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability membership revoked
Gospel for Asia has Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability membership revoked

Gospel for Asia, the mission organisation founded by KP Youhannan, has had its Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability membership terminated after over a year of controversy.

10 inspirational quotes from Malala Yousafzai
10 inspirational quotes from Malala Yousafzai

'He named her Malala', a documentary about the 19-year-old nobel peace prize winner's life, was released yesterday in the US.

Three ways to get to know your neighbours this weekend!
Three ways to get to know your neighbours this weekend!

Rootedness is good for us. Community is good for us. Neighbours can be very, very good for us.

Does the New Testament contradict itself? Does it matter?
Does the New Testament contradict itself? Does it matter?

Ian Paul tackles the apparently contradictory accounts of Judas' death.