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Suicide bomber kills at least 5 in bank blast near US embassy in Kabul
A suicide bomber this morning blew himself up at a bank close to the heavily protected US embassy in the Afghan capital of Kabul, killing at least five people and wounding eight more, according to the country's interior ministry.
Houston floods: Franklin Graham sends chaplains as Trump visits
The evangelist Franklin Graham has outlined how some 250 rapid response chaplains are ministering to victims of Tropical Storm Harvey which has unleashed more than 30 inches of rain throughout parts of southeast Texas. Meanwhile, Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church has been caught in controversy over its response.
North Korea fires missile over Japan in 'unprecedented' threat
North Korea fired a ballistic missile over northern Japan early on Tuesday, prompting warnings for residents to take cover while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called it an 'unprecedented' threat to his country.
Islamic State readies to evacuate Syria-Lebanon border zone
The Syrian army and Hezbollah on Monday prepared to escort Islamic State fighters to eastern Syria from their enclave on the border with Lebanon under an agreement following a week-long offensive against the jihadist group.
Houston crippled by catastrophic flooding with more rain on the way
Houston is facing worsening historic flooding in the coming days as Tropical Storm Harvey dumps more rain on the city, swelling rivers to record levels and forcing federal engineers on Monday to release water from area reservoirs in hopes of controlling the rushing currents.
'The flock have made up their mind': Most Australian Christians back gay marriage ahead of national vote
Most Australian Christians, including Catholics â alongside other religious groups â are expected to back gay marriage in the upcoming referendum, according to a new survey.
Thousands rally for gay marriage in Australia ahead of national vote
Thousands of people rallied for marriage equality in Australia's second-biggest city of Melbourne on Saturday ahead of a postal survey on same-sex marriage which could lead to its legalisation.
Christians under pressure: Nepal to seal hardline crackdown on evangelism and blasphemy
Nepal's president will approve a bill next week that will seal the country's hardline attitude towards evangelism and set it on course for similar blasphemy laws to Pakistan.
Indian bishop decries crackdown on religious freedom as 'sullying' India's image
A prominent Indian bishop is speaking out against his country's crackdown on freedom of religion as another state passed anti-conversion laws.
ISIS threatens Pope Francis: 'We will be in Rome'
ISIS' latest propaganda film threatens Pope Francis with fighters seen stamping on a bust of Jesus, defacing pictures of the pontiff, and vowing to come to Rome.
Mail centre scare as white powder sent to Australian Christian Lobby
A mail centre in Canberra was evacuated this morning after white powder was discovered in a package addressed to the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL).
Turkey: US missionary Andrew Brunson charged with attempting to overthrow government
A US missionary detained in Turkey has been charged with attempting to overthrow the government after being arrested last October.
The Bible and the printed word of God: How Johannes Gutenberg changed the world forever
On this day, August 24, in 1456, the Gutenberg Bible was completed and the world was changed forever. What led up to this revolution of the printing press?
Trump ally Mark Burns denies breaching visa terms in India campaign
Pastor Mark Burns, an ally of Donald Trump, has denied to Christian Today that he has experienced any visa problems while in India to preach despite a report implying that he was in violation of rules against the promotion of religion.
Trump has shown 'long-term commitment' to Afghan war, says top US general
'The Taliban cannot win on the battlefield, it's time for them to join the peace process,' General John Nicholson told reporters.
Tensions ease between Coptic Christians and Muslims after clashes in Upper Egypt village
Tensions between Coptic Christians and Muslims in an Upper Egyptian village eased this week following weekend clashes after the Christians were prevented from holding a Mass at a private home because they had no permit.