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Stress, overwork and strained marriages – why are our church leaders under such intense pressure?
Stress, overwork and strained marriages – why are our church leaders under such intense pressure?

Stress, overwork, strained marriages and aggression from congregations – why are our church leaders under such intense pressure?

US could have prevented rise of ISIS if  troops stayed longer in Iraq—Army chief
US could have prevented rise of ISIS if troops stayed longer in Iraq—Army chief

The United States could have prevented the Islamic State from spreading terror in Iraq, said the US general who is widely considered as the main architect of military operations in the Middle Eastern country.

Belatedly, Obama demands freedom for Americans unjustly detained in Iran
Belatedly, Obama demands freedom for Americans unjustly detained in Iran

More than a week after he admonished a reporter who asked why he is "content" that the freedom of US prisoners in Iran was not secured in the nuclear pact with Iran, US President Barack Obama called on for the release of such detainees on Tuesday.

Turkey takes fight to Islamic State in air attacks on Syria bases
Turkey takes fight to Islamic State in air attacks on Syria bases

Turkish fighter jets pounded Islamic State targets in Syria early this morning.

Marvel fanboy George R.R. Martin loves  \'Ant-Man\' but thinks villains are boring
Marvel fanboy George R.R. Martin loves 'Ant-Man' but thinks villains are boring

Master storyteller George R. R. Martin, the brains behind the highly popular "Game of Thrones" series is apparently a huge fan of Marvel, and he is very pleased with their latest offering "Ant-Man," since he cannot stop raving about it.

Obama backs Cameron push for Britain to stay in European Union
Obama backs Cameron push for Britain to stay in European Union

Britain must remain in the EU to maintain its global influence, says the US President.

Duggars heartbroken after losing show that allowed them to share their faith to world
Duggars heartbroken after losing show that allowed them to share their faith to world

The Duggars might have put on a brave face after The Learning Channel (TLC) cancelled their show "19 Kids and Counting," but a source close to the family has revealed that the Duggars actually feel devastated that they would no longer be able to share their faith through television.

Iran nuclear deal: Kerry, Rouhani fight back against conservative resistance
Iran nuclear deal: Kerry, Rouhani fight back against conservative resistance

Conservatives in both countries are trying to block last week's nuclear deal.

Gunman kills two, injures seven in Louisiana cinema shooting
Gunman kills two, injures seven in Louisiana cinema shooting

Gunfire erupted during a showing of the film Trainwreck, three years after the Aurora massacre.

Pope Francis losing support from various religious, political sectors in US — poll
Pope Francis losing support from various religious, political sectors in US — poll

Pope Francis' favorable rating among Americans dropped considerably since last year, ahead of his visit to the United States in September, according to a Gallup poll.

Speaker Boehner vows to do \'everything possible\' to stop \'bad\' nuke deal with Iran
Speaker Boehner vows to do 'everything possible' to stop 'bad' nuke deal with Iran

US House Speaker John Boehner vowed to stop the Obama administration's Iran deal that aims to stop the country from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Movie theater shooting in Louisiana update: Gunman opens fire in Lafayette, multiple injuries

A gunman opened fire on Thursday at a movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana, and authorities were responding to reports of multiple injuries, the Advertiser newspaper in Lafayette reported.

Abstinence becoming more common and popular among US teens, new study shows
Abstinence becoming more common and popular among US teens, new study shows

Teenagers nowadays may be perceived to be more sexually active, but here's some good news, especially for parents: a recent study revealed that abstinence is becoming more common and popular among the young generation.

Earth-like planet found circling star similar to sun at same distance as Earth\'s orbit
Earth-like planet found circling star similar to sun at same distance as Earth's orbit

The NASA announced that it will be revealing on Thursday new findings from its mission to find possible habitable planets in the Milky Way using the Kepler Space Telescope.

Planned Parenthood committed \'atrocities against humanity,\' says video team leader
Planned Parenthood committed 'atrocities against humanity,' says video team leader

The Catholic man who went undercover to expose how Planned Parenthood profits from selling body parts of aborted babies said the abortionists should be held liable for committing "atrocities against humanity."

Warring Republican bets: Lindsay Graham  spites Donald Trump by destroying phones
Warring Republican bets: Lindsay Graham spites Donald Trump by destroying phones

Republican presidential bets US Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and business magnate Donald Trump continued their feud, this time with Graham destroying a cell phone.