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Cameroon: 7 killed and 20 taken in suspected Boko Haram attack
Cameroon: 7 killed and 20 taken in suspected Boko Haram attack

At least seven people were killed and about 20 others were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants in an overnight raid on a village near Cameroon's northern border, a senior military officer said on Tuesday.

Donald Trump more than doubles support rating in last 2 months, latest poll shows
Donald Trump more than doubles support rating in last 2 months, latest poll shows

The number of Republican voters who would like to consider nominating real estate mogul Donald Trump as GOP candidate for 2016 U.S. Presidential polls has more than doubled in the last two months, a new poll revealed.

Iran scoffs at Obama officials, says talk on nuke deal for \'domestic consumption\' only
Iran scoffs at Obama officials, says talk on nuke deal for 'domestic consumption' only

Iranian officials downplayed comments by US officials on the historic nuclear agreement recently hammered out by Iran and six world powers, saying they are made only for "domestic consumption."

God\'s immense mercy, not judgment, can  be found in Confession, Pope Francis says
God's immense mercy, not judgment, can be found in Confession, Pope Francis says

While everyone feels shame before going to Confession, it is through the sacrament that we experience God's mercy, Pope Francis said in his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter's Square on Sunday.

Cuba witnessing Christianity boom as Bible copies pour into communist-ruled country
Cuba witnessing Christianity boom as Bible copies pour into communist-ruled country

Christians in Cuba received tens of thousands of Bibles last month from the International Missions Board.

Asia Bibi\'s lawyer blames Pakistani government for failure
Asia Bibi's lawyer blames Pakistani government for failure

The Pakistani government has failed to uphold numerous legal requirements in the case against Asia Bibi, her lawyer has said.

Tory MP calls for anti-terror law to be used against Christians
Tory MP calls for anti-terror law to be used against Christians

An MP's call to ban teachers from telling pupils that gay marriage is "wrong" has been condemned as a "gross infringement of free speech" by campaigners.

5-year-old girl saves injured mom, baby brother after horrific car crash in Canada
5-year-old girl saves injured mom, baby brother after horrific car crash in Canada

Online readers are celebrating the heroism of a five-year-old girl, who is believed to have saved the lives of her mother and infant brother from a serious car accident in Canada last June.

Russell Moore says Islam does not threaten the power of the gospel
Russell Moore says Islam does not threaten the power of the gospel

Muslims should not be barred from the US because the "presence of our Muslim neighbors doesn't threaten" the power of the gospel, Russel Moore has said.

11 signs you were in the British church in the 90s
11 signs you were in the British church in the 90s

Martin Saunders is feeling nostalgic...

Cellular phone radiation can cause cancer, other health woes, meta-study confirms
Cellular phone radiation can cause cancer, other health woes, meta-study confirms

A new research has confirmed this longstanding fear about the use of cellphones. Based on a review of 100 studies, this meta-study has established low intensity radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted by mobile phones have an adverse effect on our living cells and can cause damage to the DNA.

Baby Tobias Dirks is \'growing too fast\' for his mom, \'Soul Surfer\' Bethany Hamilton
Baby Tobias Dirks is 'growing too fast' for his mom, 'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton

A lot of parents wish that they could just stop time from moving and simply enjoy their babies just as they are right now, and it seems like "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is feeling the same way towards her infant Tobias Dirks.

Sadie Robertson seeks prayers for girl with  brain tumour: Let\'s \'storm gates of heaven\'
Sadie Robertson seeks prayers for girl with brain tumour: Let's 'storm gates of heaven'

Sadie Robertson, the teenage star of "Duck Dynasty" is once again using her celebrity status to get people concerned over a sick fan, and this time, her thoughts and prayers are going out to a young girl named Katie Joyce.

Bible or Constitution? GOP\'s Ben Carson uncertain on which has greater authority
Bible or Constitution? GOP's Ben Carson uncertain on which has greater authority

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson cannot tell for sure whether the Bible has authority over the American constitution, drawing flak from Democrat supporters.

Obama criticised over \'watered down\' human trafficking report
Obama criticised over 'watered down' human trafficking report

Several US politicians sharply criticised the Obama administration on Monday over an annual global report on human trafficking.

Ethiopia: Muslim activists jailed for plotting to create an Islamic state

An Ethiopian court sentenced 17 Muslim activists on Monday to prison sentences ranging from seven to 22 years on charges they plotted to create an Islamic state in the majority Christian country.