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No Advent cheer for modern day Cratchits
No Advent cheer for modern day Cratchits

Advent has not started well for tens of thousands of latter day equivalents of the Cratchit Family, made famous in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Bishop urged to oppose controversial UK Franklin Graham rally
Bishop urged to oppose controversial UK Franklin Graham rally

The Bishop of Blackburn is being urged to speak against an evangelism event in Blackpool hosted by the controversial figure Franklin Graham.

When ministers crack: Why telling your church what you think of them might not be the best idea
When ministers crack: Why telling your church what you think of them might not be the best idea

Church, the old quip goes, would be alright if it weren't for Christians.

'Jesus is totally into second chancers': Perry Noble launches new church on Facebook
'Jesus is totally into second chancers': Perry Noble launches new church on Facebook

Perry Noble, the ousted former leader of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, yesterday officially launched his new Second Chance Church with a sermon delivered not from a pulpit or before a crowd but via video on Facebook.

Ravi Zacharias denies 'grooming' accusations: 'I have learned a difficult and painful lesson'
Ravi Zacharias denies 'grooming' accusations: 'I have learned a difficult and painful lesson'

Ravi Zacharias is being forced to defend himself over allegations around a lawsuit involving a married woman who sent him nude pictures and against claims he misled supporters by exaggerating about his academic achievements.

Mariah Woods news: North Carolina toddler missing since Nov. 27 found dead last Saturday
Mariah Woods news: North Carolina toddler missing since Nov. 27 found dead last Saturday

Investigation is still ongoing prior to the death of a toddler in North Carolina. According to new shocking reports, the death of 3-year-old Mariah Woods is not due to natural causes. Police authorities had already arrested the primary suspect to the case who happens to be the boyfriend of Mariah's mother, Kristy Woods.

Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital
Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital

Any move by the United States to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital would fuel extremism and violence, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday.

Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar
Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar

Pope Francis has defended his strategy of avoiding the term 'Rohingya' in Myanmar, saying he believed he got his message across to both the civilian and military leadership without shutting down dialogue.

Trump: Flynn's dealings with Russia were lawful

Donald Trump insisted actions by former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the presidential transition were lawful, and that he had had to fire him because Flynn had lied to the FBI and the vice president.

POTUS news: Trump's speech and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree met with many empty seats
POTUS news: Trump's speech and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree met with many empty seats

President of the United States Donald Trump welcomed the month of December with the White House Christmas Tree lighting and a story. However, a photo posted online indicates that the 95th annual tree lighting in the White House last Nov. 30 was met with a lot of empty chairs.

Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying on Russia
Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying on Russia

Former US national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia, and he agreed to cooperate with prosecutors delving into the actions of President Donald Trump's inner circle before he took office.

Major US tax cuts for rich approved by Senate in victory for Trump
Major US tax cuts for rich approved by Senate in victory for Trump

The US Senate narrowly approved a major tax overhaul today, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a big step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans a mixed bag of changes.

'Pokemon Go' switches overworld map source from Google Maps to OPM
'Pokemon Go' switches overworld map source from Google Maps to OPM

Avid players of "Pokemon Go" might notice a slight change on their overworld map when they log in to the game. Apparently, "Pokemon Go" has now switched their map source from Google Maps to OpenStreetMap (OSM), an open source, editable mapping project.

'Pokemon GO' news: Over 140,000 car accidents linked to the augmented application game according to Purdue University research
'Pokemon GO' news: Over 140,000 car accidents linked to the augmented application game according to Purdue University research

According to a study conducted by researchers from Purdue University, over 100,000 car accidents in the United States are caused by the augmented reality video game "Pokemon GO." The research suggests that the different function of the application is among the factors resulting to inattentive driving.

'Game of Thrones' season 8 news: Jason Momoa reveals it will be the greatest thing ever
'Game of Thrones' season 8 news: Jason Momoa reveals it will be the greatest thing ever

The actor revealed that the last season of the series will be nothing short of a bombshell, as he's familiar on what's to come in the next season.

'Final Fantasy XV' news: Square Enix announces three more DLC; 'Episode Ardyn' confirmed
'Final Fantasy XV' news: Square Enix announces three more DLC; 'Episode Ardyn' confirmed

In commemoration of "Final Fantasy XV's" first-year release, Square Enix announced on the latest Active Time Report that at least three additional DLC episodes for the game will be released in the course of 2018. Episode Ardyn is confirmed to be one of them.