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ISIS Beheads Elderly Prisoner Accused of Being a 'Wizard'
A ginger-beared ISIS fanatic, who is known as the "Red Beard," has ordered the beheading of an elderly prisoner after accusing him of being a "wizard" and a "practitioner of magic."
Iraqi Forces Launch Second Phase Of Mosul Offensive Against Islamic State
Iraqi security forces on Thursday began the second phase of their offensive against Islamic State militants in Mosul, pushing from three directions into eastern districts where the battle has been deadlocked for nearly a month.
5,000-Year-Old Painting of Nativity Scene Found in Egypt, Raising New Questions on Christian Icon
In a puzzling discovery, Italian researchers have discovered a nativity scene that was done, based on scientific calculation, 5,000 years agoâabout 3,000 years before Jesus was born!
Jewish Woman Who Survived 3 Nazi Death Camps Recalls Amazing Story of Faith: 'God Had a Purpose to Save Me'
She survived it all: three death camps, numerous brushes with death, untold suffering and misery.
Kerry Warns Of 'Irreversible One-State Reality' In Israel-Palestine
US Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Wednesday that the future of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was in jeopardy.
Philippine Church Hit By Grenade Attack on Christmas Eve, 16 Hurt
At least 16 people were hurt in a grenade explosion that took place outside a Catholic church during Christmas eve mass in the Philippines.
Is A Ceasefire In Sight For Syria's Warring Armies?
Turkey and Russia have agreed on a proposal toward a general ceasefire in Syria, Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency has said.
Nigeria's Hidden Crisis: Millions Go Hungry Because Of Boko Haram Terror
Some 14 million people now need help, of whom four million are in desperate need of food, according to international charities.
Gospel Song Moves Atheist To Tears Inside Filthy Toilet; Now, He's an Evangelist
For all his unorthodox ways, British artist Charlie Mackesy could hardly be mistaken for an evangelistâbut he is.
Church Mistakenly Prints Expletive-Laced Tupac Lyrics in Booklets Distributed to Congregants
A Catholic church in Sri Lanka raised quite a lot of eyebrows after it displayed the lyrics of a song by rapper Tupac instead of the "Hail Mary" on a page in booklets distributed to the congregants last Dec. 11.
Saudi Arabia Sees Rise in Number of Christians Celebrating Christmas Despite Severe Religious Liberty Restrictions
Saudi Arabia, a predominantly Muslim nation, saw more Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ this year despite the strict prohibitions imposed by authorities.
Six Years After Extensive Plastic Surgery, Former The Hills Star Heidi Montag Pratt Tells Women Focusing On Outer Beauty Isn't 'God's Plan'
She once underwent over 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, but now former The Hills star Heidi Montag Pratt is pleading with women to focus on their inner God-given beauty.
Indonesia Will Try Christian Jakarta Governor For Blasphemy
An Indonesian court will proceed with a controversial blasphemy trial against Jakarta's Christian governor, who is accused of insulting the Qur'an.
Why I Can't Get This Photo Out Of My Mind
There are some pictures that, once seen, can never be forgotten. This grainy image of desperation and hope, by freelance photographer Warren Richardson, is one of them.
New Battle For Mosul 'Within Days', Says US Army Source
Iraqi forces will resume their push against Islamic State inside Mosul in the coming days, a US battlefield commander said.
Netanyahu Seeks To Rally Israelis Against Obama After Critical UN Resolution
Netanyahu has tried to rally Israelis around him by portraying the anti-settlement resolution as a challenge to Israel's claimed sovereignty over all of Jerusalem.