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U.S. to place super-advanced weapons on its warships to deter aggressors: 'They will regret taking us on'
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Baldwin Carter recently said that America plans to load super-advanced weapons to all of its ships, in an effort to restore the nation's military to its former glory and deter other countries from taking on the US.
Syria conflict: Temporary truce halts most fighting
Fighting appeared largely to stop across most areas of western and northern Syria on Saturday after a cessation of hostilities came into effect, which the United Nations called the best hope for peace since the civil war began five years ago.
We are 'better together' say Christians for EU
First there was Christians for Britain, a new movement launched by leading church and laymen to campaign for Brexit. Now a former Dean of Durham has launched the opposite, Christians for EU, with the slogan: "Yes to the EU".
ISIS targets Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter's Jack Dorsey for their anti-terror social media efforts
Supporters of the Islamic State (ISIS) released a video that threatened Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey for their efforts in closing down ISIS-related accounts on the social media platforms.
U.S. government seeks help of tech firms to stop ISIS from using social media to spread its propaganda
The Obama administration is seeking the help of tech companies to stop the Islamic State (ISIS) from its social media messaging propaganda, CNN reported.
Chinese pastor who fought cross removal sentenced to 14 years in prison
A Chinese pastor, who resisted cross removal, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail and his wife to 12 years, according to an official provincial newspaper.
Local ISIS leader captured by Libyan forces
A local ISIS leader in Libya has been captured, along with two of his aides, according to authorities based in Tripoli.
Thailand should be ashamed of its treatment of Christian refugees
Thailand. Lovely place. Bangkok is buzzing, the beaches of Phuket are world-renowned holiday destinations, and there's history and culture by the bucket-load.
Italy approves divisive same-sex unions bill
The Italian Senate approved on Thursday a watered-down bill allowing civil unions for same-sex and heterosexual couples.
Super Tuesday: How evangelical Christians are still the deciding factor
Research shows evangelicals are set to play a deciding role in the Super Tuesday states.
Handguns for toddlers: If Iowa passes this bill, this could be the reality
A bill allowing children to handle handguns passed Iowa's House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Christianity is extremist, according to almost half US non-religious adults
Almost half of non-religious American adults consider Christianity to be extremist, according to a new study by the Barna Group.
Muslim doctor converts to Christianity and plants 50 churches
The inspirational story of Sanjay (name changed), who gave his life to Christ after he was healed from cancer.
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.