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Prelude to apocalyptic U.S. earthquake? Carbon monoxide levels skyrocket over California
Different satellite imagery systems showed how levels of carbon monoxide and other gases spiked across California late last month, with some experts believing that this is an indication that a powerful earthquake will soon hit America.

Donald Trump leading in 9 states holding key primaries from March 5 to March 15: GOP nomination in sight?
The path is clear for Donald Trump to clinch the Republican presidential nomination following his string of victories at the start of the presidential primary contests, according to polls surveying upcoming state's races, Business Insider reported.

4 remaining GOP presidential bets all vow to support nominee after debate turns into mud-slinging contest
After another fiery bout of insult-swapping on Thursday night, the four remaining candidates for the U.S. Republican presidential nomination eventually agreed to support the GOP nominee, whoever he may be.

Mothering Sunday: Not a happy day for everyone, so tread carefully
Mother's Day â if we celebrate it at all â has got to be more than hearts and flowers. If we believe in a God of love and freedom, all of us in church need to think carefully about how we communicate that for everyone on this, the most sensitive of days.

Jude Law, Benedict Cumberbatch and 40 faith leaders urge support for refugee children in Calais
Jude Law, Benedict Cumberbatch and a delegation of 40 faith leaders have urged the UK and French governments to act immediately to help unaccompanied children living in the refugee camp in Calais.

5 Bible passages for Mothers' Day
Mothers' Day is just around the corner in the United Kingdom, and many are trying to find the best gift to make their mums happy for the occasion as it only comes round once a year.

New job for hijab-wearing Christian college professor
The Christian academic who was first suspeded and then left her college after she stated that Muslims and Christians worship the same God has a new job.

Hundreds of children suffer 'soul murder' at hands of clergy abusers
A Catholic diocese in the US is to publish a full list of all priests who have been accused of child sex crimes after a Grand Jury report disclosed a horrifiying catalogue of abuse.

More than 500 rescued by international anti-slavery organisation IJM
More than 560 people, including women and children, have been rescued from slavery in India under International Justice Mission's (IJM) largest ever rescue operation.

Jesus would vote for Bernie Sanders, says Neil deGrasse Tyson
If Jesus was a voter in the US presidential elections, he would likely vote for Bernie Sanders, according to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson in a tweet

Christian refugees from Syria find sanctuary in Istanbul church
Syrian refugees stranded in Turkey are being hosted in a small church in Istanbul where they are being given food and accommodation.

House of Cards: A terrifying insight into a world where God is dead (no spoilers)
House of Cards forces us to ask what kind of world we are living in. It is a biting indictment of the 21st Century power-hungry culture of the post-Christian West.

Bangladesh may drop Islam as state religion
Bangladesh is seriously considering dropping Islam as the state's national religious amid the rising number of attacks initiated by radical Muslims against people of different religious beliefs.

Mother of black grocer was police officer suspected in killing to come to son's funeral
The mother of a black grocer who was allegedly shot by a white police officer wants the officer to attend her son's funeral.

16 shot dead, including 4 nuns, as gunmen target Catholic retirement home
Gunmen have stormed a Catholic-run retirement home in Yemen's southern city of Aden, killing 16 people including four Indian nuns.

Syrian pastor: People are coming to faith, despite civil war and ISIS
The Church in Syria is alive and "more active than any time before" despite the ongoing civil war and Islamic State continuing to tighten its grip on the country, a church leader has told Christian Today.