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Revealed: Is this the biggest scandal of all time?
Revealed: Is this the biggest scandal of all time?

When we think of the word 'scandal' we probably think of news stories in the US involving Harvey Weinstein and Robert Mueller and Donald Trump.

Obama and Prince Harry: Former President warns against misuse of social media
Obama and Prince Harry: Former President warns against misuse of social media

He warned against the harmful effect of social media in which people were increasingly split into hostile tribes.

So many will never know the joy of being a grandparent because of liberal lies on abortion
So many will never know the joy of being a grandparent because of liberal lies on abortion

An acquaintance once asked Winston Churchill if he had shown the statesman a picture of his grandchild. Churchill replied, saying something like: "No. And I have forgotten to thank you for that."

Why Justin Bieber's Gospel message needs a follow-up word
Why Justin Bieber's Gospel message needs a follow-up word

Justin Bieber told his 95 million Instagram followers: "Jesus is changing me from the inside out everyday!"

SpaceX news: Iridium-4 launch a massive success, causes big stir on social media

SpaceX's Iridium-4 Mission was a big success with the Falcon 9 lifting off from Space Launch Complex. The launch then stirred frenzy across the wide platform of social media.

Thomas Fire news: Largest wildfire in California history forces firefighters to spend Christmas time away from loved ones
Thomas Fire news: Largest wildfire in California history forces firefighters to spend Christmas time away from loved ones

Firefighters continues to struggle with California's largest wildfire in state history. Several firefighters had to spend Christmas away from their family due to Thomas fire.

Queen praises husband's humour in Christmas message

Queen Elizabeth will pay tribute to her husband Prince Philip in her Christmas message, and praise his support and unique sense of humour'.

Bittersweet Christmas for Iraq's Christians after Islamic State defeat
Bittersweet Christmas for Iraq's Christians after Islamic State defeat

Inside the newly renovated Church of Saint George in the Northern Iraqi town of Teleskof, Hayat Chamoun Daoud led children dressed as Santa Claus singing Jingle Bells in Aramaic.

Traffickers are 'Herods of today' says Pope Francis in passionate defence of refugees
Traffickers are 'Herods of today' says Pope Francis in passionate defence of refugees

Pope Francis strongly defended immigrants at his Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, comparing them to Mary and Joseph finding no place to stay in Bethlehem

A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all
A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all

If you are reading this on Christmas Day, Happy Christmas. Now get off your computer or phone and go and do something less boring instead.

North Korea: UN sanctions 'an act of war'

The latest UN sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against it, North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.

Christmas tension? How families can survive Christmas and still be friends
Christmas tension? How families can survive Christmas and still be friends

One of the most difficult things about Christmas for many people – couples in particular – is the need to balance the expectations of different parts of the family.

Theresa May: UK should be proud of Christian heritage and religious freedom

The UK should be proud of its Christian heritage, Theresa May has said in her Christmas message, calling for increased religious freedom around the world.

The fascinating stories behind these 3 famous carols
The fascinating stories behind these 3 famous carols

Carols, many of them familiar from childhood days, are a huge part of Christmas.

UN hits North Korea with petroleum sanctions

The UN resolution seeks to ban nearly 90 per cent of refined petroleum exports to North Korea.

The country where 'Merry Christmas' means you're betraying your religion
The country where 'Merry Christmas' means you're betraying your religion

Malaysia's growing ties to Saudi Arabia – and its puritan Salafi-Wahhabi Islamic doctrines – are coming under new scrutiny as concerns grow over an erosion of traditional religious practices and culture in the multi-ethnic nation.