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Terrorist couple planned bloodier attack; California massacre investigation points to Pakistan connection
The Islamic terrorist couple who slaughtered 14 people in Southern California and wounded 21 others last week would have killed more had the bombs they left at the site of the massacre exploded when the first responders arrived, law enforcement sources revealed.
Hanukkah: What exactly are Jews celebrating?
The Festival of Lights recalls an event in ancient Jewish history.
Chinese house church forced to close as government crackdown continues
A house church in China has been branded illegal by local officials and forced to stop holding meetings.
India: Christian-run orphanage accused of housing trafficked girls
The founder of Moses Ministries has denied the allegations, which he says are motivated by anti-Christian feeling.
Christians shelter from ISIS in ancient monastery near Mosul
One of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world is being used to shelter Christians fleeing persecution by Islamic State in Erbil, Iraq.
Russell Moore: Christians should condemn Trump's 'reckless' attitude to Muslims
Anyone who champions religious freedom should denounce Donald Trump's "reckless, demagogic rhetoric", Russell Moore has said in the wake of yet another controversial statement from the Republican Presidential candidate.
Middle East violence sign of End Times, say US evangelicals
The vast majority of US evangelicals believe that the unfolding violence in the Middle East is a sign that the end times are nearer.
Pope Francis lights Nativity scene made from refugee boat
Pope Francis on Sunday lit the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, which was built into a boat used by migrants to travel from Tunisia to Lampedusa last year.
Angela Merkel: Immigrants can help Germany learn more about Christianity
Merkel shrugged aside the growing unease in her coalition over the influx of nearly a million migrants this year.
Triumphant Venezuela opposition looks to boost economy, free prisoners
Venezuela's opposition has won control of the legislature for the first time in 16 years of Socialist rule.
International backlash against Trump's call to ban Muslims from US
His statement is the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to last week's shooting spree.
72 U.S. Homeland Security employees on terror watch list; 95% of screenings fail at major airports â Dem lawmaker
A total of 72 employees who were working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were found to be on the terrorist watch list.
U.S. sheriffs call on gun owners to take matters into their own hands, take down shooters when they see them
An Arizona sheriff has urged 250,000 Arizona gun owners who carry concealed weapons permits to take the matter into their own hands in fighting terrorism and mass shooters.
'No human being is illegal': Linguists decry use of 'illegal immigrants' to tag people who enter U.S. without papers
How do you describe the nearly 11 million people living in the United States without proper documents?
Gun sales soar in U.S. after San Bernardino shooting on fear of gun control curbs and for protection amid killings
The number of guns sold has dramatically risen in California following the San Bernardino shooting that killed 14 people.
Hillary Clinton: Describing Islam as 'radical' is like 'declaring war on a religion'
In an interview on ABC's "This Week," the former US Secretary of State explained why exactly she will not say these words, despite criticisms being hurled towards her.