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Chris Brown turns over new leaf, says he's 'heard the voice of God for the first time'
It looks like American hip-hop artist Chris Brown, who was once accused of beating up fellow singer and then-girlfriend Rihanna is determined to turn over a new leaf, saying that he has heard the voice of God "speak for the first time" and he is tired of the devil ruining his life.

Australian preacher claims to be Jesus Christ, calls Pope Francis the anti-Christ
A 71-year-old Australian preacher named Brian Leonard Golightly Marshall, who lives on Toogoom, Queensland is raising quite a few eyebrows for claiming to be Jesus Christ and pinpointing the Catholic Pope Francis as the anti-Christ.

ISIS paper details plan for 'end of the world' fight with US, starting with attack on India
The Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) is planning a terrorist attack on India to trigger an "end of the world" confrontation with the United States, a high-value document obtained from the jihadist group revealed.

Ken Ham says Millenials' lack of faith in Bible leading to America's spiritual decline
Answers in Genesis founder and CEO Ken Ham is blaming those in their 20s, or the Millenial generation for the spiritual decline in America, saying that their lack of faith in the Bible and belief in evolution have caused America's religious fervor to drop significantly.

Sudanese pastors facing execution make final plea for justice; verdict set on Aug. 5
The lawyers for the two South Sudanese pastors facing death penalty for allegedly spying for a human rights group concluded their case.

Mark Driscoll publicly apologises to fellow pastor Joel Osteen for 'sin' against him
Former Mars Hill Church lead pastor Mark Driscoll has a lot to be sorry about, including his criticisms of the ministry of fellow church leader Joel Osteen.

Kenya's president thumbs down President Obama's promotion of gay rights in Africa
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected US President Barack Obama's message pushing for gay rights, emphasising that it is one Christian value that the country does not share with the US.

Amy Duggar and fiancé Dillon King draw flak for seeking wedding gifts from fans
Duggar cousin Amy from "19 Kids and Counting" and her fiance Dillon King have received some criticism for seeking wedding gifts and support for publicity from fans on their social media accounts.

Franklin Graham asks Boys Scouts: Can't you see dangers in allowing gay leaders?
Reverend Franklin Graham does not think that it's a good idea for the Boy Scouts of America to have gay adult leaders, even though the BSA itself deemed that there's no harm in it.

University of California adds 6 choices on 'gender identity' of student applicants
The University of California is offering six choices on gender identity for undergraduate applicants but will not be used in making decisions on admission.

Christian sites need more protection, Israeli church leaders say
The Israeli government needs to do more than simply condemn attacks against Christian sites, church leaders have urged, amid rising tensions between religions groups.

Hysterical reaction to the gay scout leaders decision is a terrible witness
The decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay people to lead its groups has been criticised by conservatives.

Why is it so hard to talk about our faith with friends, and how do we get over it?
Talking to our family friends, work colleagues seems simple in theory, but apologist Simon Edwards asks why it is so often a challenge in practice.

North Korea: Official mocks Christian evangelism, denies persecution
A North Korean official has denied that Christians are systematically persecuted in the country, branding such accusations as "absolutely false".
Nearly year-long military campaign against ISIS cost US more than $3 B â Pentagon
âThe price tag of the fight against the Islamist extremist group Islamic State by the US armed forces now reached more than $3 billion, the US Department of Defence said.

Christian retreat centre 'heartbroken' over fatal missionary stabbing
The stabbing of two Christians at a retreat centre in Maryland has left workers "heartbroken", a board member said.