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When is Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights? What is the Meaning of Hanukkah?

Everyone knows about Hanukkha but nobody really knows why Jews celebrate them. Hanukkah is actually a celebration for the "rededictation" to Jerusalem.

Alabama's evangelicals: 4 reasons why they back Roy Moore

Roy Moore and Doug Jones are set for a photo finish on Tuesday night as they head towards the conclusion of the most bitterly fought Senate contest in recent history.

Father Tom: Prayer, forgiveness and community will defeat terror

Father Tom, the Indian priest captured by ISIS in Yemen and rumoured to be crucified, has called for peace and forgiveness in response to terror.

Putin starts Russian pullout from Syria: 'Job done'

President Vladimir Putin flew into Syria and ordered 'a significant part' of Moscow's military contingent there to start withdrawing on Monday, declaring their work largely done.

Donald Trump's evangelical support plunges 17 points in 10 months

Donald Trump's evangelical support has plunged 17 points in the last 10 months despite delivering on a number of campaign promises aimed at pleasing his core base.

Egypt's Coptic Pope to snub Mike Pence meeting over Jerusalem fallout

Mike Pence is facing snubs from church leaders and politicians across the Middle East when he visits later this month in the wake of Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

Geminids Meteor Shower 2017 news: Up to 120 meteors per hour can be observed as shower peaks later this month

The annual meteor shower Geminids will be at its peak later this month. Sky-watchers are in for a treat as this meteor shower promises to be one of the most spectacular this year.

Samsung Galaxy S9 specs rumors: Leak reveals new fingerprint scanner placement, single rear camera

An alleged leaked screenshot from the S Health App shows the heart rate sensor in the position previously occupied by the troublesome fingerprint sensor, which now looks to be situated below the single rear camera.

'Victory Day': Iraq military parade celebrates ISIS defeat

An Iraqi military parade in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone celebrated final victory over Islamic State on Sunday, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi looking on as troops marched in formation, their bodies spelling 'victory day' in Arabic.

Pope Francis prays for 'world without nuclear weapons'

Pope Francis on Sunday called on world leaders to work in favour of nuclear disarmament to protect human rights, particularly those of weaker and underprivileged people.

Microsoft drops real-life 'PUBG' supply crates in Australia

Microsoft will be dropping real life 'PUBG' supply crates in Australia as part of their promotions for the December 12 release of the game.

Iraqi PM says ISIS completely 'evicted' from Iraq

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday that Iraqi forces had driven the last remnants of Islamic State from the country, three years after the militant group captured about a third of Iraq's territory.

Two dead in 'Day of Rage' over Jerusalem, Palestinian president defiant

At least two people were killed in clashes with Israeli troops on Friday when thousands of Palestinians demonstrated against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the Palestinian president said Washington could no longer be a peace broker.

Trump's Jerusalem move branded a 'terrorist decision' as thousands of Muslims protest in 'day of rage'