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Who\'s who in Jeremy Corbyn\'s new cabinet
Who's who in Jeremy Corbyn's new cabinet

Jeremy Corbyn has announced a "unifying" shadow cabinet team with his fellow rebel and campaign manager John McDonnell handed the job of shadow chancellor of the exchequer.

Franklin Graham gives another good reason why Iran nuke deal shouldn\'t push through
Franklin Graham gives another good reason why Iran nuke deal shouldn't push through

Reverend Franklin Graham isn't in favor of the United States' controversial nuclear deal with Iran, and this time, the American evangelist has provided another good reason why the deal should not push through.

Militants sneaking into Europe with refugees is a risk, says Pope Francis
Militants sneaking into Europe with refugees is a risk, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis has warned against the risk that militants could slip into Europe under cover of a huge wave of refugees fleeing war in Syria but also said the migrant crisis could help reawaken the continent's conscience.

Fast-spreading inferno rages in California; governor declares state of emergency
Fast-spreading inferno rages in California; governor declares state of emergency

A raging wildfire in Northern California has already destroyed 400 homes and structures, and spread to thousands of acres of land.

Feeling guilty? Don\'t worry; you have \'seeds\' of God\'s character — Joyce Meyer
Feeling guilty? Don't worry; you have 'seeds' of God's character — Joyce Meyer

Several people struggle with feelings of guilt even though they did nothing wrong. As an abused child, popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer carried the heavy weight of guilt for a long time, believing that everything that has happened to her is her fault.

Polish Catholics say \'No\' to Pope Francis\' plea: \'Today refugees, tomorrow terrorists\'
Polish Catholics say 'No' to Pope Francis' plea: 'Today refugees, tomorrow terrorists'

Catholic head Pope Francis might have called on people from all over the world to open their hearts and homes to Middle East refugees who are desperately in need of food, clothing, and shelter in Europe, but it looks like Polish Catholics are not warming up to the pope's request.

Bernie Sanders increases lead over Hillary Clinton in Iowa and New Hampshire polls
Bernie Sanders increases lead over Hillary Clinton in Iowa and New Hampshire polls

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is leading Hillary Clinton in polls in Iowa and New Hampshire, while she is No. 1 in South Carolina.

Catholic village tells Protestant man to convert or go to prison
Catholic village tells Protestant man to convert or go to prison

A Mexican protestant and his family have been persecuted for not converting to Catholicism.

64% of Americans want US to take military action if Iran violates terms of nuclear deal
64% of Americans want US to take military action if Iran violates terms of nuclear deal

An overwhelming majority of Americans want the United States to take military action against Iran if the latter violates the terms of the nuclear deal pending in Congress.

Six ways a congregation can kill a ministry
Six ways a congregation can kill a ministry

Ministers are sometimes their own worst enemies. But what about the churches that are toxic?

Believe the Bible not Hollywood on Heaven, says NT prof
Believe the Bible not Hollywood on Heaven, says NT prof

Christian films could be damaging to a person's faith because they are so compelling, a leading academic has warned.

Some Republicans believe President Obama is a Muslim and foreign-born, 2 polls show
Some Republicans believe President Obama is a Muslim and foreign-born, 2 polls show

Although US President Barack Obama has been in power for more than six years now, not a few Americans—in particular those who support the Republican Party—still do not know much about him, including his religion and where he was born.

When charity goes bad: How not to help refugees
When charity goes bad: How not to help refugees

So many people have already donated goods to refugee charities that they're overwhelmed.

Atheist \'kill list\' forces Bangladeshi bloggers to flee
Atheist 'kill list' forces Bangladeshi bloggers to flee

At least 12 bloggers have fled Bangladesh in fear of further attacks by Islamists, the Deutsche Welle reports.

Saudi Arabia bans National Geographic with Pope Francis on front cover
Saudi Arabia bans National Geographic with Pope Francis on front cover

Saudi Arabia has banned National Geographic over its cover story featuring the Pope for "cultural reasons."

9 of the weirdest creepiest depictions of Jesus, ever
9 of the weirdest creepiest depictions of Jesus, ever

Martin Saunders enters the weird world of Jesus fan art...