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Republican 'civil war' expected to result in Hillary Clinton winning the White House in November
By triggering a "civil war" in their own party, the Republican leaders in the United States have just made sure that their worst nightmareâHillary Clinton taking the White House in Novemberâwill become real.

US Christian missionary sentenced to 40 years for child sex abuse
A missionary to Kenya has been sent to prison for 40 years for sexually abusing children at an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya.

Beyond Boko Haram: Child abductions in Nigeria
Kiri Kankhwende looks at child abductions and forced marriages in northern Nigeria; an issue that goes largely unremarked outside of the region.
Why megachurches can be bad for kids - one Christian's thoughts on Andy Stanley's small church, big church comments
While there are benefits to attending a megachurch like the one led by Andy Stanley, one Christian who hails from a small church begs to differ.

International Women's Day 2016: 5 Bible verses to remember your unique giftings as a woman
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it is rightful to celebrate the strength of women using the Holy Book, which is among the first literary works that marvels at the contributions of women dating back to the time of Christ and even before.

The true cost of Syrian war could be £1tn by 2020
The war in Syria is costing the country £3.2 billion a month in lost growth; a figure that could spiral to £915 billion in total if the crisis continues for another five years, a new report has found.

These Christian doctors have helped deliver 4,000 babies in one of the riskiest countries in the world
In one of the most dangerous places on the planet to be a mother, two surgeons from the UK are celebrating the safe deliveries of thousands of babies.

'Game changer': How EU could shut Turkish door on migrants
A European Union draft deal with Turkey to stop migrants reaching Greece introduces a harder edge of coercion to what critics have derided as a hitherto feeble EU response to a crisis tearing it apart.

North Korea will be 'vaporised' if it launches nuke attacks on other nations, says ex-Pentagon official
Former Deputy Undersecretary for Defense Jed Babbin, who served under the administration of President George H.W. Bush, said other countries will not hesitate to pulverize North Korea if it decides to use its supposed nuclear weapons

More personalities liken Trump to Hitler, with both airing racist views and appealing to public's fear, anger
Donald Trump is drawing more comparison to Adolf Hitler with conservative talk radio host Glenn Beck and actor Louis C.K. adding to the growing list of personalities who have likened the Republican presidential front-runner to the globally despised German dictator who sparked World War II.

Rubio wins Puerto Rico but still badly trails Trump, Cruz as he sets sight on March 15 Florida winner-take-all race
In a consolation of sorts after getting drubbed on Super Saturday, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio easily won the Republican presidential primary in Puerto Rico on Sunday, getting all the 23 delegates at stake. He was the only candidate in the four-man GOP field to campaign on the island, whose residents cannot vote in the U.S. general election, Fox News reported.

Franklin Graham slams Open Restrooms policy; urges faithful to choose leader who will push 'radical change'
The outspoken Rev. Franklin Graham is fighting a new crusade â and this time it involves a Charlotte, North Carolina ordinance being sponsored by the local mayor that allows people to use the bathroom of their choice instead of being based on biological gender.

Nuns among the fatalities in suspected ISIS attack on retirement home in Yemen
At least 16 people have reportedly been summarily executed in a retirement home in the Sheikh Osman district in Yemen in an assault allegedly perpetrated by the Islamic State.

Video footage emerges that could prove chimpanzees believe in God
A researcher in wildlife at the University of Humboldt in Berlin found a group of wild chimpanzees engaging in what could be religious rituals.

60,000 Iranians download Bible using new anonymous app
Tens of thousands of Iranians have downloaded the Bible in the past six months under a new initiative by Christian broadcaster.

Saeed Abedini: 'I saw Christians convert to Islam in prison'
Saeed Abedini has urged his followers to stay strong after seeing Christians turn to Islam under pressure in prison.