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Archaeologists used the Bible to search for Naboth's vineyard and now they've found it
Archaeologists used the Bible to search for Naboth's vineyard and now they've found it

Again and again, archaeology is confirming the biblical narrative, but this discovery is one of the coolest yet.

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.

OnePlus 5T specs, release news: Handset officially confirmed with good old headphone jack
OnePlus 5T specs, release news: Handset officially confirmed with good old headphone jack

After a series of teasers on its official Twitter page, OnePlus finally confirmed the existence of the upgraded version of this year's flagship. Company CEO Pete Lau wrote a blog post on Thursday titled "The OnePlus 5T – Let's talk about the headphone jack," going in depth about the feature's usage and the reason behind its retention.

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.

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,.

Samsung Galaxy S9 specs, release rumors: 2018 flagship to undergo drastic design changes; In-display fingerprint sensor cancelled?
Samsung Galaxy S9 specs, release rumors: 2018 flagship to undergo drastic design changes; In-display fingerprint sensor cancelled?

Chinese leaker Ice universe has mysteriously posted on Twitter that the "back of the Galaxy S9 will change a lot." The handset will reportedly retain the headphone jack as well, but will exclude the in-display fingerprint sensor it once attempted to incroporate in the Galaxy S8.

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.

'Enough is enough': Head of Church in Jerusalem warns of attempts to drive Christians out of Old City
'Enough is enough': Head of Church in Jerusalem warns of attempts to drive Christians out of Old City

The peace of Jerusalem is being undermined along with open access to the holy Christian sites by a trend in Israeli politics whose outcome, if left unchecked, would be 'catastrophic,' the head of the Church in Holy City has warned.

Churches in India ordered to stop worship services amid fresh crackdown
Churches in India ordered to stop worship services amid fresh crackdown

Police and officials in the Tamil Nadu state in India have ordered 10 churches to halt worship services, according to Morning Star India.

Pope Francis is fostering 'confusion' in the Church, says senior Catholic theologian before quitting
Pope Francis is fostering 'confusion' in the Church, says senior Catholic theologian before quitting

A senior Franciscan theologian has resigned his role advising US Catholic bishops on doctrine after writing to the Pope over the summer and attacking the 'chronic confusion' of Francis's pontificate.

Ronnie Floyd: Every pastor should pray for New York victims today
Ronnie Floyd: Every pastor should pray for New York victims today

'Today every pastor in every church in America must pray for everyone affected by last night's act of terror in New York City.'

Pope Francis faces chaotic backlash in Myanmar if he even mentions Rohingya
Pope Francis faces chaotic backlash in Myanmar if he even mentions Rohingya

Pope Francis is being warned that even mentioning the Rohingya in his upcoming visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh will unleash a backlash from nationalist groups.

As Nepal becomes the latest country to restrict religious freedom, prayer is the answer
As Nepal becomes the latest country to restrict religious freedom, prayer is the answer

Nepal is better known for Mount Everest than religious repression, but now joins a dubious roll call of nations which includes Pakistan and India, all of which have laws restricting the individual's right to freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression.

HTC U11 Life specs, release rumors: T-Mobile leak confirms key specs ahead of Nov. 2 launch
HTC U11 Life specs, release rumors: T-Mobile leak confirms key specs ahead of Nov. 2 launch

A support page for HTC U11 Life has recently gone live on T-Mobile's official website, spoiling the specifications of the mid-range smartphone ahead of its expected Nov. 2 launch.

Free Speech? Jerry Falwell bans Christian protester from Liberty University campus
Free Speech? Jerry Falwell bans Christian protester from Liberty University campus

Christian pastor and author Jonathan Martin was expelled from Liberty University campus after planning to hold a prayer vigil protesting against the evangelical institution's president, Jerry Falwell Jr.