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Iranian commander boasts that Americans won't know Iran's missile power until it's already too late for them

Iranian officials have made recent proclamations indicating that it will continue its missile program, supposedly to defend itself from external threats, including the US itself.

Can Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio still catch up with Donald Trump on Super Tuesday?

If Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are to ever hope of making the Republican presidential race at least a close contest with front-runner Donald Trump, they will need all the prayers and support of their Christian supporters to score much needed victories in the upcoming "Super Tuesday 1" or the "SEC Primary" this March 1.

Johnny Depp and Richard Dawkins: Is atheism really more rational than Christian faith?

This week Depp, along with the likes of Richard Dawkins, was announced as one of the speakers at this year's rally. Dawkins along with Lawrence Krauss are typical of the event's speakers â they're well-known scientific and educationalist figures who say they're 'free thinkers' or 'rationalists.'

Three Coptic Christian teenagers face jail time for 'contempt of Islam'

Three Coptic Christian teenagers were today sentenced to five years in jail after being charged with insulting Islam, according to AFP.

Indian Christians protest book which claims Jesus was a Hindu

Indian Christians in Maharashtra state have protested against a book by one of the founders of the right-wing Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) claiming Jesus was a Hindu.

Calais Jungle demolition to go ahead: 'It's as if the government wants people to disappear'

Campaigners today condemned the verdict that French authorities can legally demolish a large part of the so-called 'Jungle' camp outside Calais, where thousands of refugees are currently living in the hope of making it across the Channel to a new life in the UK.

Sunday trading and Sabbath: why it's time to resist the endless commodification of our lives

If we allow extended Sunday trading, we sell another part of our collective soul. We place another part of our common life on the altar of mammon.

Textiles from time of King David discovered in Israel

Three-thousand-year-old fabrics, leather and seeds dating back to the times of King David and Solomon have been discovered in Israel.

Pope Francis: Prophet Isaiah was not a communist

Although prophet Isaiah "wasn't a communist", wealth and power, when used for selfish gain can be instruments of death, said Pope Francis on Wednesday.

Grand Imam denounces American Christians who accept gay marriage

The former Grand Mufti of Egypt has rejected the bishops of the Episcopal Church of the USA for endorsing gay marriage, calling it un-Biblical, according to the Anglican Ink.

Swedish teen rescued from ISIS-run Mosul speaks out

A 16-year-old Swedish girl rescued from ISIS-controlled territory near Mosul last week by Kurdish forces has spoken out about the "hard life" she endured under Islamic State.

Bruce Springsteen: 10 of his best songs about faith

While his work has always carried themes of faith and belief, some of his recent albums have contained his most explicit references to Christian faith. Here we look at 10 songs from throughout The Boss' career which explore faith, doubt, God, Jesus and more...

Archbishop of Uganda condemns \'deep betrayal\' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion