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Samsung Galaxy S9 specs rumors: Geekbench scores still lower than iPhone X; Launch on Feb. 25?
Samsung Galaxy S9's alleged scores are impressive, especially when compared with the device it would replace. However, those numbers are not close to matching that of the new iPhones.

'Amazing grace': Family that lost 9 in Sutherland Springs shooting encourages forgiveness at tearful funeral
A family that lost members of three generations in the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church shooting earlier this month asked around 3,000 mourners at a funeral yesterday to reject anger and instead bask in the love showed by the victims.

Zimbabwe Church leaders speak out urging peace and reconciliation
Church leaders across Zimbabwe are calling for calm and peace as the country remains on a knife edge following Robert Mugabe's removal after 37 years in power.

Zimbabwe: Who is the Catholic priest behind Robert Mugabe?
Father Fidelis Mukonori, a Catholic priest in Zimbabwe and close confident to Robert Mugabe, is leading the mediations between the 93-year-old ruler and the military chiefs who have taken control this week.

Don't pray to God 'like a parrot,' says Pope Francis
Mass-goers should spend their time in silence before the service, preparing to 'meet Jesus' instead of engaging in 'chitchat', Pope Francis has said.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2017 news: Routes and performers
A report on the routes that citizens should be wary of, as well as some of the performers and guests that will be making an appearance at the annual parade.
President Donald Trump sends wrong condolence tweet
A report on the President of the United States sending out a tweet about the wrong mass shooting.

Zimbabwe on a knife edge: Catholic priest leads mediation between Robert Mugabe and military
President Robert Mugabe is refusing to negotiate with a Catholic priest set up as a middle-man between him and military leaders, insisting he is Zimbabwe's sole legitimate leader.

After Australia says 'Yes' to same-sex marriage, reflections of a gay celibate Christian
Sexuality in our modern world is charged as the ultimate, and transcendent goal, whereas for Christians, it is secondary to following Jesus Christ. Australians generally struggled to understand the implications of the Christian view of sexuality.

Will the Archbishop of York start wearing his dog collar again?
The Archbishop of York famously cut up his clerical dog collar live on television nearly ten years ago in protest at President Robert Mugabe's regime.
Russia's Ministry of Defense to investigate video game photos that claim US is aiding ISIS
Russia's Ministry of Defense is under fire after it published incorrect photos with a statement indicating the United States is aiding the Islamic State or ISIS.

iPhone 2018 release rumors: Apple to launch trio of iPhones including low-cost variant next year
Apple engineers are reportedly working on two iPhones with organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays: one with a 6.5-inch display and another with a 5.8-inch. Alongside these handsets is another one equipped with a lower-resolution TFT Liquid Crystal Display panel measuring 6.1 inches.

Robert Mugabe has been 'neutralised': Zimbabwe's military take control
Robert Mugabe has been 'neutralised', according to a prominent campaigner in Zimbabwe hours after a military take over that has the hallmarks of a coup.

iPad Pro 2018 release date, specs rumors: No OLED display and iPhone X notch
Next year, the iPad Pro is reportedly getting a few upgrades that are heavily borrowed from the 10th anniversary smartphone. However, it is excluding the Organic Light-emitting Diode (OLED) panel and the polarizing iPhone X notch.
ISIS news: ISIL fighters on their way to Europe?
Almost 4,000 Islamic State fighters are now moving across Syria and Turkey after a secret deal allowed them to be driven out of their former stronghold in Raqqa and are potentially on their way to Europe.

Australian Christian Lobby vows to fight on after same-sex marriage vote defeat
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has declared defiantly that the 61.6 per cent majority vote in favour of same sex marriage merely represents 'the beginning of a new phase' in campaigning 'to bring Christ's influence into politics'.