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Iran interim deal could be reached soon, says Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday he hoped "in the next days" it would be possible to reach an interim deal with Iran if Tehran can show that its nuclear power programme is for peaceful purposes only.

Vanuatu cyclone wreaks widespread devastation
The first aid teams to reach Vanuatu on Sunday encountered widespread devastation and authorities declared a state of emergency after a "monster" cyclone tore through the vulnerable Pacific island nation.

India: Elderly nun raped in convent school
A nun in her seventies was raped in the early hours of Saturday when a group of six intruders broke into a convent school in eastern India, police said.

'We fear the worst': At least 8 dead as pacific cyclone devastates Vanuatu
One of the Pacific Ocean's most powerful ever storms devastated the island nation of Vanuatu on Saturday, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees and killing at least eight people with the toll set to rise, aid officials said.

Philippine bishops pushing for resignation of President Aquino
Bishops' call for resignation not dampened by Archbishop's lack of support

10 ways your Smartphone can help your spiritual life
Like them or loath them, smartphones have become a staple of modern life.

The Christians who are defying ISIS
Author Johnnie Moore says that despite terrible persecution, Christians are remaining faithful.

BBC's The Ark stayed afloat, just about
Starring David Threlfall and written by EastEnders veteran Tony Jordan, The Ark was at its best telling a human story.

Run All Night review: Liam Neeson in a world without Grace
Martin Saunders reviews Liam Neeson's latest blockbuster.

Islamic State accepts Boko Haram's allegiance
The leader of the Islamic State militant group that controls tracts of Syria and Iraqhas accepted a pledge of allegiance from Nigerian Islamists Boko Haram, his spokesman said, calling on supporters to fight in Africa.

Canada PM accused of 'pandering to Islamophobia'
A Canadian opposition leader on Friday compared Prime Minister Stephen Harper's handling of Islam to Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown on gays, ratcheting up political rhetoric over the religion as Harper's ruling Conservatives seek re-election in October.

Somalia: US airstrike targets al Shabaab leader
US forces targeted a leader of the al Shabaab militant group in an operation in southern Somalia this week, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day after villagers reported a drone strike killed three members of the al Qaeda-affiliated organization.

Pastor claims Katy Perry is singing about having a relationship with the devil in song 'E.T.'
Baptist Pastor Charles Lawson from Knoxville, Tennessee claims that pop star Katy Perry is singing abut having a relationship with the devil in her song "E.T.", which is taken off her album Teenage Dream.

Pastor Matt Chandler says that being partial to the rich is the same as committing murder or adultery
Pastor Matt Chandler, of Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas says that being partial to rich people while ignoring the weak and the poor is the same sin as committing murder or adultery.

Mary Mary's Tina Campbell shoots holes in husband's car amid marital problems
Amidst overwhelming marital problems, Gospel singer Tina Campbell from the music duo Mary Mary decided to shoot holes into her cheating husband's car.

Jana Duggar wants to branch out of the Duggar family and make a life of her own
19 Kids and Counting star Jana Duggar, the eldest daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle reportedly has plans of branching out from the Duggar family and making a life of her own.