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The faith of Usain Bolt in 5 tweets
Usain Bolt doesn't often speak about his faith but here are five tweets that can give us an insight.

Kentucky county clerk must issue same-sex marriage licences, court rules
Kim Davis cannot refuse to comply pending her appeal because of her religious beliefs.

ISIS out to exterminate all homosexuals in Mideast, uses Facebook to hunt them down
The terrorist Islamic State (ISIS) continues to persecute and kill gays in Syria and Iraq and it uses Facebook to track down friends of those who were captured.

British hacker who worked for Islamic State killed in Syria drone strike
Junaid Hussain, from Birmingham, was killed in a strike near Raqqa.

Migration crisis: Protesters brand Merkel 'traitor', Hungary prepares for army deployment
The migrant surge has confronted Europe with its worst refugee crisis since World War Two.

US dad joins his 2 sons in bringing fight to ISIS in Iraq to protect and serve humanity
A retired US Marine who served in combat tours joined his two sons on a trip to Iraq to fight against the terrorist Islamic State (ISIS).

Virginia TV journalists killed by suspect with 'powder keg' of anger
Two television journalists were shot to death during a live broadcast in Virginia yesterday.

Boy survives to tell horror: ISIS cut off his limbs when he refused to be indoctrinated
The jihadist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) does not only inflict mental violence on children by forcing them to be indoctrinated with terrorist teachings. They also inflict irreversible physical pain on the youth, by brutally cutting the arms and legs of those who refuse their teachings.

New 'Star Wars'-based religion spreading among Christians, Turkish authorities say
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs or Diyanetâthe country's top religious bodyârecently launched a campaign against the so-called "Jedi religion," saying this belief system based on "Star Wars" films run contrary to Islamic teachings.

Controversial film about Muhammad to premiere tonight
A controversial film about Muhammad's life is to premiere in Iran tonight, despite expected criticism from Muslims angered by its depiction of the prophet.

Obama calls Iran deal opponents 'crazies,' vows to use veto power if Congress nixes it
US President Barack Obama described those who oppose the Iran deal, which prevents the country from acquiring nuclear weapon, as crazies.

Iraqi authorities document Christian persecution for the first time
Christian persecution in Iraq is being officially documented for the first time under orders of the country's government.

Egyptian Christian faces trial for handing out Bibles
A Coptic Christian in Egypt arrested for handing out copies of the Bible will today face a hearing before the prosecution after having his detention extended.

Petition to arrest Netanyahu for war crimes 'completely absurd' says senior Tory MP
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, should be arrested for "war crimes" according to a petition signed by over 85,000 people.

Caitlyn Jenner Hallowe'en costume sparks protest storm
The costume includes a brunette wig, shiny white padded bustier and shorts.

Korea: Landmark pact reduces border tensions as standoff ends
South Korea is preparing to open a new channel of dialogue after the Tuesday accord.