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'Ark:Survival Evolved' now available
To further hype the crowd about the game's upcoming release, an official launch trailer was unveiled by Studio Wildcard offering a glimpse of what players are going to delve into the game's full access version.
'Assassin's Creed Origins,' 'Final Fantasy XV' collaboration announced at Gamescom
Two of the most famous video games in the world, the "Assassin's Creed" and "Final Fantasy XV," are going to collaborate and appear in each franchise's gaming universe, making it a first time in gaming history.
Hurricane Harvey and the Twitter mob: Why the hate for pastor Joel Osteen?
There's a fine line between calling out injustice and just being judgmental. Mass tragedy probably shouldn't have us at each other's throats. So what's going on with the hate for Joel Osteen?
Hajj 2017: Ten things you need to know as two million pilgrims flock to Mecca
Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage, begins August 30 with two million Muslims arriving in the holy city of Mecca.
Nashville Statement: Evangelical heavyweights sign major new manifesto on sexuality
More than 150 senior evangelical leaders have released a landmark manifesto declaring their robust conviction that marriage is betweeon one man and one woman.
Joel Osteen opens Houston megachurch as shelter for Hurricane Harvey victims following online outrage
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the ongoing flooding in Houston, Texas, Joel Osteen has officially opened his megachurch as a refuge for the thousands who are now homeless. It comes after the pastor faced a barrage of criticism online when it was implied that the prosperous Osteen was withholding shelter from the needy in a time of crisis.
After 95 days of fighting with Christians caught in the crossfire, Philippines troops retake Cathedral in Marawi
Government forces in the Philippines have finally cleared and retaken a Catholic church in the centre of the predominantly Muslim city of Marawi after 95 days of fighting there, according to The Philippine Star.
Chinese Catholics succeed in prayerful protest against demolition of their church - for now
Dozens of Chinese Catholics yesterday tried to stop the demolition of their church in Wangcun, near Changzhi, in the south-eastern Shanxi province of the country, according to Asia News.
'Dance Moms' latest news: What happened to Abby Miller?
It seems that Dance moms is set for a whirlwind of change, following the exit of the show's host Abby Miller, and the taking over of award-winning choreographer Laureanne Gibson.
Parents' dismay as Californian Catholic school removes religious statues on grounds they could 'alienate' people
Parents of pupils at a Catholic school in California have expressed dismay after the institution removed several religious statues because of concerns that they would 'alienate' prospective students and their parents.
Two Jesuit schools in Australia cautiously back same-sex marriage, citing teachings of Pope Francis
Two elite private Jesuit schools in Australia appear cautiously to have endorsed same-sex marriage, citing the teaching of Pope Francis, ahead of a referendum on the issue in that country.
New female Anglican Archbishop of Perth says she favours 'inclusive' approach on same-sex marriage
The Australian newly elected first female Anglican Archbishop, Kay Goldsworthy, has strongly hinted that she personally backs same-sex marriage, saying she has an 'inclusive' approach to the issue but respects the wider position of the church.
Islam and the West: 'Worrying' report reveals Britons' attitudes to Muslims
More than half of Britons say Islam poses a threat to the West, a new study is claiming, as the UK becomes more polarised.
Awaiting the footsteps of the Messiah: How Jews follow the 'twists and turns' of Jerusalem with love
The Isaiah passage we read last Shabbat are verses 51:12-52:12. To many people this passage is famous for the soprano aria from Handel's Messiah, 'How beautiful are the feet...' But Jews tend to translate differently as the 'footsteps' of the herald coming nearer and nearer with the announcement that the Messiah, long-awaited by the Jews, is finally arriving.
Why the Church needs to reclaim Halloween
'As someone who grew up in a Christian home where we weren't allowed to engage in Halloween, my firstborn sharing his special day with one associated with ghosts, ghouls and all sorts of unsavoury characters is not a prospect I'm relishing'.
Australian Anglican church elects Kay Goldsworthy as first female archbishop
Australia's first female Anglican archbishop has been elected to head the church in Western Australia. Kay Goldsworthy will replace Roger Herft, who stepped down a year ahead of schedule after admitting he had let down survivors at the royal commission into child sex abuse.