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Bad news for Bernie: Atheism and socialism most unpopular characteristics for presidential candidates

Bernie Sanders' task looks impossible as atheism and socialism are the two most unpopular characteristics for a US presidential candidate, according to Gallup research.

John Kerry to consider whether ISIS slaughter of Christians is genocide

The systematic murder of Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East cannot be labelled a "genocide" until an "additional evaluation" has been done.

Anger over Chinese Christian lawyer's 'forced' TV 'confession'

Chinese Christian human rights lawyer, Zhang Kai, was seen for the first time since his arrest in August 2015, appearing on a televised "confession" broadcast by a Chinese state-controlled channel.

ISIS launching more attacks, gaining more advantage despite sustained Russian airstrikes, experts say

Russian airstrikes are doing more harm than good in Syria allowing the Islamic State (ISIS) to have more room to maneuver and reposition its fighters, according to the IHS Jane's Terrorism and Insurgency Center.

Muslim woman who eloped with Christian man and embraced Jesus killed by her own family in Egypt honour killing

A Muslim woman divorcee whose romance to a Christian man prompted her to convert to Christianity was killed by members of her family in Tamia, Egypt in yet another case of honour killing.

Rubio, Cruz gang up on Trump as Mideast policy splits candidates in fiery GOP debate before Super Tuesday

Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz teamed up against Donald Trump, hitting the Republican presidential front-runner from all sides in a fiery debate Thursday night just four days before the all-important Super Tuesday contests.

Australian abuse victims make crowdfunded journey to Rome for Vatican treasurer testimony

Cardinal George Pell will give evidence on Monday to Australia's long-running Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse.

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.

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