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Saudi princes and ministers detained in anti-corruption probe
Saudi princes and ministers detained in anti-corruption probe

One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent businessmen and a former finance minister are among dozens detained in a probe by a new anti-corruption body, a senior Saudi official said on Sunday.

Russian Facebook ad showed Hillary Clinton as Satan fighting against Jesus
Russian Facebook ad showed Hillary Clinton as Satan fighting against Jesus

The ad was captioned "'Like' if you want Jesus to win.'

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

Ballistic missile tests by North Korea and its sixth and largest nuclear test, in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions, have exacerbated the most critical international challenge of Trump's presidency.

Islamic State on verge of defeat after fresh losses in Iraq, Syria
Islamic State on verge of defeat after fresh losses in Iraq, Syria

Officials on both sides of the border said its final defeat could come swiftly, although they still fear it will reconstitute as a guerrilla force, capable of waging attacks without territory to defend.

Egypt's President Sisi meets US evangelical leaders, promises to protect Christians
Egypt's President Sisi meets US evangelical leaders, promises to protect Christians

A delegation of evangelical leaders from the US has met with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo.

I had two children, but God gave me a different happy ending
I had two children, but God gave me a different happy ending

When people ask me, 'Did you always want to adopt?' I reply, 'No, the very thought scared me rigid.'

The Antichrist is Satan's 'imitation of Jesus,' says evangelical pastor
The Antichrist is Satan's 'imitation of Jesus,' says evangelical pastor

'Satan will have his version ... his imitation of Jesus... We have Jesus Christ, and Satan will have antichrist,' he said.

Billy Graham is turning 99: Son Franklin gives update on health, birthday plans
Billy Graham is turning 99: Son Franklin gives update on health, birthday plans

'His mind is good but he's quieter these days,' shared son Franklin Graham.

4 better things to pin to a church door than an anti-gay manifesto
4 better things to pin to a church door than an anti-gay manifesto

Apparently some wags with a working knowledge of church history have been pinning up notices on the doors of English cathedrals which list the apparent sins of the modern Anglican Church.

Pope's emotional anti-war plea at US military cemetery
Pope's emotional anti-war plea at US military cemetery

Francis walked slowly and alone amid the rows of low white headstones in the shape of crosses and Stars of David,.

Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox agree on doctrine of Holy Spirit
Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox agree on doctrine of Holy Spirit

Anglican and Oriental Orthodox theologians have signed a historic agreement on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

Trump releases plan to repeal Johnson Amendment and allow churches to endorse political candidates
Trump releases plan to repeal Johnson Amendment and allow churches to endorse political candidates

Donald Trump's tax-reform bill will allow church leaders to endorse political candidates in a reversal of a 63-year-old separation of church and state in American law.

Why you need your church building much less than you think
Why you need your church building much less than you think

When we read about the ministry of Jesus in the New Testament we are led to the inevitable conclusion that buildings matter much less than we often think.

Exorcist recalls 'creepiest' case he ever worked on involving a Satanic high priestess who levitated
Exorcist recalls 'creepiest' case he ever worked on involving a Satanic high priestess who levitated

'Julia' also knew things about the team of exorcists she couldn't have known.

Former child soldier in Lord's Resistance Army receives peace award
Former child soldier in Lord's Resistance Army receives peace award

A former child soldier who was sexually assaulted and forced into Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army will be awarded for her role in peace building in Uganda this week.

Forget Russia collusion claims – Trump's presidency is 'God giving the US a chance' says evangelical leader Robert Jeffress
Forget Russia collusion claims – Trump's presidency is 'God giving the US a chance' says evangelical leader Robert Jeffress

The senior evangelical leader and backer of Donald Trump, Robert Jeffress, has vigorously defended the US President following growing claims of collusion over Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.