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Shocking new hybrid creature? Goat with a human face found in a farm in Malaysia
A Malaysian farmer got the surprise of his life last week when he discovered that one of his female goats has given birth to a kid. The little animal was found lifeless, but its appearance was startling: it seemed to have all the features of an ordinary goat, but with a human face.

President Obama calls same-sex marriage campaign 'fastest social movement' in U.S.
President Barack Obama called the same-sex marriage campaign in the United States the "fastest social movement."

'Experience Mercy' billboard campaign launched in U.S. to allow 'God to touch people's hearts'
Catholic groups have launched a billboard campaign to encourage people to partake of God's mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Florida school bars transgenders from using restrooms based on gender identity, saying they're not a protected class
A Florida school board has passed a resolution mandating that students must use restrooms and locker rooms based on their biological sex.

Tennessee governor signs law protecting counsellors, therapists from lawsuits for refusing to provide service
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a law that protects counselors and therapists from lawsuits should they refuse to provide service to any individual based on their "sincerely held principles."

Obama torches Trump at his final Washington correspondents' dinner
US President Barack Obama on Saturday took aim at Democrats and Republicans alike in his final appearance headlining the star-studded White House correspondents' dinner, but saved his sharpest barbs for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

Philippines: Islamist militants free 10 hostages
Islamist militants in the southern Philippines released 10 Indonesian hostages on Sunday, ending a month-long ordeal during which a kidnapped Canadian held by the same group was beheaded after a ransom deadline passed.

Sadiq Khan favourite for London Mayor after racially charged campaign
Sadiq Khan, a Muslim lawmaker from Britain's opposition Labour Party, is the strong favourite to win London's mayoral election on Thursday after a bitter contest marked by religious tensions and accusations of racism.

Netherlands, Belgium prepare for possible nuke accidents; stock up on iodine pills
The Dutch government is preparing for a potential nuclear breakdown and is stocking up on iodine pills to protect people against radioactivity in case of accidents, according to reports.

Marseille synagogue to be converted into a mosque to accommodate France's growing Muslim population
A synagogue in Marseille is going to be converted into a mosque to accommodate a growing Muslim population in the southern French city, according to a report from Agence France-Presse [AFP].

U.S. adopts Israel's 'knock-on-roof'strategy vs. ISIS: Detonating missile above building before actual airstrike
A Pentagon spokesman has revealed that the U.S military is now adopting Israeli military tactics in dealing with threats and terrorists: detonating a missile above a building to warn civilians of an incoming airstrike.

Pope Francis approves beatification of 38 martyrs murdered by Albania's former communist rulers
Pope Francis has officially given a thumbs-up for the beatification of 38 Albanian martyrs, including Archbishop Nikollë Vinçenc Prennushi of Durrës, all of whom were killed by the country's atheistic, communist regime between 1945 and 1974.

Cardinal tagged as 'Antichrist' says Islam is compatible with Germany's Constitution
German Archbishop Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne is now being touted as the Antichrist because of his outspoken defence of Muslims.

Candace Cameron Bure says Republican Party disappoints her, citing Trump's antics
"The View" host and "Fuller House" actress Candace Cameron Bure no longer feels proud to be associated with the Republican party because of the crazy antics being carried out by Donald Trump.

Liberty Counsel founder Mat Staver says it's OK for Answers in Genesis to limit hiring to Christians
Liberty Counsel founder Mat Staver does not see any problem in the decision made by Answers in Genesis, the apologetics ministry behind the Creation Museum, to solely hire Christians to work on their new attraction in Kentucky.

Fox's 'Lucifer' stirs up more controversy by giving God a wife who escaped from hell
Fox's show "Lucifer" has already been accused of disrespecting God and Christianity by presenting Satan as a good guy who is simply bored ruling hell. Now, the show is pushing its limits by giving God a wife who just managed to escape hell.