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Sheikh who taught ISIS jihadists asks for Bible, says he's 'sick of the killing'
A Saudi Sheikh who was responsible for training ISIS jihadists has reportedly asked for a Bible having grown sick of the group's brutality, a missionary in the Middle East has said.
Megachurch pastor facing fraud charges hits back over 'high life' claims
The pastor of one of the largest churches in Asia has hit back at claims that he is living a life of luxury while facing charges of fraud committed against the church.
7/7 bombings memorial service: 'Even in our darkest hour, the flame of hope burns strong'
The Bishop of London this morning presided at a service to mark the tenth anniversary of the London bombings.
Coming soon: Exoskeleton bionic devices to help carry heavy tools, just like Iron Man
Ekso Bionics, known for manufacturing exoskeleton bionic devices for soldiers and paraplegics, are set to come out next year with the so-called "Ekso Works suit," a strap-on device that will help carry heavy industrial and construction tools through the help of gravity and amazing mechanical design.
Islamic clerics arrested after mob attack Pakistani Christian couple
Police in Pakistan have arrested two Islamic clerics after a mob turned on and tried to murder a Christian couple rumoured to have committed blasphemy.
The heroes of 7/7
In the midst of tragedy and disaster, there were also acts of great kindness and courage.
Scientists preparing tools and techniques to prevent a possible asteroid Armageddon
As the world observed the very first "Asteroid Day" last June 30, scientists and researchers are stepping up efforts to come up with tools and techniques to be prepared for and to prevent a possible asteroid armageddon.
Virginia school under fire for including homosexuality, gender identity lessons
Lessons on homosexuality and gender identity have been included in Fairfax Country public schools curriculum, drawing opposition from some parents.
Alien life on comet? Data from 2 probes shows signs of ancient living organisms
Leading astronomers are now focusing their attention on images of organic-rich black crust captured by Philae on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. These are believed to be indications that signs of ancient living organisms are present beneath the comet's icy surface.
Hillary Clinton accuses China of 'hacking into everything that doesn't move in US'
Former U.S. State Department Secretary Hillary Clinton has accused China of stealing commercial secrets and government information, adding that the economic giant is "trying to hack into everything that doesn't move in America."
Donald Trump gets rare praise from rival who 'salutes' him on his Mexican remarks
Real-estate mogul Donald Trump has earned the respect of one of the Republican presidential nominees he is running against despite the financial setbacks he continues to deal with following the comments he earlier made against Mexicans.
US to increase support for Syrian opposition
Barack Obama has pledged to increase US support for the moderate opposition in Syria's civil war.
Dreaming of a better life: The migrants who believe Britain's roads are paved with gold
For the few who make the crossing from Calais, that expectation may be wide of the mark.
Joyce Meyer shares how people can 'shake off' baggage and create new beginnings
Popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer says that everybody has baggage, but God gives people the opportunity to redeem themselves and create new beginnings.
Rick Warren points out that for Christians, true freedom means living free from fear
Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church is explaining that the world's definition of freedom differs greatly from how God defines it. For the world, freedom might mean doing whatever they want to do, but for Christians, freedom means to live free from fear.
Greece on the rack as France and Germany hold their ground
Athens must move quickly if it wants to avoid crashing out of the single currency.