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Iraqi Christians are in 'state of fear' after Kurdish Independence Referendum, bishops warn
Church leaders in northern Iraq have warned that the Christian presence in the region could be threatened by last week's Kurdistan independence referendum if it leads to conflict

'Unsung Story: Tale of the Guardians' finally making its way to Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch
This recent update was a big change to the initial plan for the game to be released on PC platforms, back when original developer Playdek is still in charge of the game.

'I'm not expecting less than $50 million': Diamond found by pastor about to be sold
One of the world's 20 largest diamonds, discovered by a pastor from Sierra Leone, is about to be auctioned in Antwerp, Belgium.

If your pastor's house had glass walls, what would you see?
Troy Gramling, pastor of the 14,000-member Potential Church, are living in a glass house â literally â where viewers will be able to watch their every move.

Will the real Santa Claus please stand up?
The 1,674 year old remains of Saint Nicholas may be about the be found. But at which of the sites that have long claimed to be his final resting place?

Lack of respect for Donald Trump and the Bible caused Las Vegas shooting, says Pat Robertson
A 'profound disrespect for authority' including for President Trump is the reason behind the Las Vegas massacre, according to the conservative Christian evangelist Pat Robertson.

Puerto Rico religious leaders beg Trump for debt relief
Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands' religious leaders are begging for aid and a pause to debt repayments to help with the 'serious humanitarian crisis' following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

(Assisted) Death, Where Is Thy Sting?
Dying is a difficult, draining and all too often dreadful business. No matter how great our confidence that to be with Christ is far better, the process of getting there is rarely one we relish if we are honest.

Catholic School promises to use 'preferred pronoun' and 'preferred name' of transgender pupils
A Catholic all-girls school in Hammersmith, London has said teachers should use the 'preferred pronoun' and 'preferred name' of pupils who do not identify as female.

Church will not hold weddings until same-sex union is allowed
A Texas congregation has voted that no couples can be married within its walls until the denomination permits same-sex weddings.

Reloaded Games announces departure of 'Hawken' from PC
Reloaded Games made a sad announcement on their Facebook page on Oct. 2, as they announced that their mech first-person shooter video game "Hawken" will leave PC platforms after New Year 2018.

Sony releases new 5.00 updates for PS4; code-named 'Nobunaga'
On Oct. 3, Sony Interactive Entertainment finally released the latest update for PlayStation 4 (PS4). Nicknamed "Nobunaga," this update is labeled 5.00 and is mandatory for all players of the console.

'Blue Bloods' season 8 premiere reveals Amy Carlson's departure from show
On a shocking twist, the season 8 premiere of "Blue Bloods" revealed that Linda Reagan (Amy Carlson) left the show after seven seasons.

London Mosque joins 13 churches and a synagogue to shelter rough-sleepers this winter
West London Mission's (WLM) Night Shelter opens this week and, for the first time ever, will include a mosque as one of its venues. This makes it the first shelter scheme in London and the second in the country, after Leicester, to bring together churches, a synagogue and a mosque to provide accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.

Is Darwinism finished?
Did Darwinism became so popular because it suited the needs of the Victorian middle classes who wanted to be able to enjoy their superiority and wealth and justify it without guilt?

'God is present for those who are hurting': Las Vegas Pastors respond to recent shooting
Pastors of churches Las Vegas pastors report that the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history has prompted mourning, misery and prayer among their congregations.