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5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity
For some of us, the desire to create new things is felt deeply. For others, it feels elusive. Whichever end of the spectrum you sit at, Martin Saunders gives a few ideas on how to approach the process of creativity.

South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, threatens retaliation
The South's military claimed the North had planted mines that wounded two of its soldiers.

We're sorry: Japan's Prime Minister to apologise for wartime atrocities 70 years on
Shinzo Abe has to face down critics wanting an end to a cycle of apologies they see as humiliating.

Foreign Secretary: Migrants threaten Europe's standard of living
Philip Hammond said the EU was unable to take in millions of people seeking a new life.

Gray figure captured on camera during President Obama's visit to Kenya?
A gray figure was captured passing through the camera when President Obama landed at the airport in Nairobi last July 24.

10 Bible verses about forgiveness
It's one of the hardest things to obey, but Jesus was clear in his teaching that Christians must forgive others - it's even in the Lord's Prayer.

Pope laments destruction of forests to plant soy
Pope Francis criticized the destruction of forests in order to plant soy in an interview with an Argentine radio station on Saturday, reinforcing his message that the environment should take precedence over financial gain.

Israel jails two more far-right Jews without trial
Israel jailed two suspected Jewish militants without trial on Sunday, the second time the measure has been used to detain Israeli citizens since the lethal torching of a Palestinian home.

Ferguson marks one year since Michael Brown's death
More than 200 protesters carrying bullhorns, drums and signs demonstrated against police in Ferguson, Missouri, on Saturday night.

God using Donald Trump to wake up America, says Christian faith speaker
For a famous Christian faith speaker, Trump is serving as an instrument for God and a modern "prophetic voice" to wake up America, which has recently strayed from Christian values.

70 years after dropping A-bombs on Japan, US seeks $1-trillion nuke arsenal upgrade
At present, the US seems to be poised towards maintaining its nucler arsenal. In fact, the Obama administration is proposing that the US government spend $1 trillion in the next three decades to buy replacement systems and even upgrade its existing nuclear bombs and warheads.

US immigration row: Court wants detained moms and kids freed, but DOJ files appeal
The US Department of Justice has filed an appeal to ask a court to reverse its ruling last month that would pave way for the release of detained immigrants mothers and children who entered the US border illegally and held at family detention facilities.

Company sees 'future of abundance' as it launches bottled drink that replaces meal
After being launched as an easy-to-mix powder last year, Soylent, the oddly named meal replacement made in Los Angeles, has been made available for preorder in pre-mixed and ready-to-drink 16 ounce bottles.

Why no public outcry this time? Unarmed white American teen fatally shot by cop
An unarmed 19-year-old male was shot and killed by a police officer in South Carolina but unlike other cases, this did not spark public outcry because he was white, a lawyer said.

Texas judge orders man to marry girlfriend and write Bible verses or else face jail time
A couple were forced to marry at a Texas courthouse after a judge sentenced the man to marry his girlfriend or be imprisoned.
For longer life as God desires, new study finds that eating spicy food can be helpful
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences recently published a study a scientific journal, The BMJ, where they established a link between consumption of spicy food items and longevity.