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Phoenix City Council frustrates Satanists' planned invocation by adopting silent prayer for meeting
The scheduled invocation by members of the Satanic Temple in Tucson will no longer push through as the Phoenix City Council decided to have a silent prayer during its meeting.

North Korean rocket puts object into space, angering neighbours and UN
Its neighbours and the United States denounced the launch as a missile test, conducted in defiance of UN sanctions and just weeks after a nuclear bomb test.

Syrians flee to Turkish border as government assault on Aleppo intensifies
Russian air strikes have prompted tens of thousands to flee to the Turkish border to seek refuge.

David Daleiden rejects deal that would've led to dropping of charges against him in Planned Parenthood case
Pro-life activist David Daleiden of the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) will not accept a plea bargain deal related to his charges of creating a fake ID and buying human tissue during his undercover investigation of abortion provider Planned Parenthood.

More pulled out alive after Taiwan quake, about 120 people still trapped
Rescuers have kept searching for about 120 people still believed trapped in the ruins of the building.

British campaigner refuses to step down from Vatican sex abuse commission
Peter Saunders refused to step down despite a no-confidence vote and said only Pope Francis could dismiss him.

NBC series 'Superstore' takes a jab at Christianity, suggests Jesus might be gay
The NBC comedy series "Superstore" took a jab against Christianity since it suggested in the episode "Wedding Day Sale" that Jesus Christ might be gay.

'Risen' movie tells Jesus Christ's crucifixion, resurrection 'from a completely different angle'
The story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ has always been told through the perspective of believers, but in the epic new movie "Risen" which stars Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton, the story is told through the eyes of a disbelieving Roman soldier.

Black pastors lay hands on 'President-to-be' Hillary Clinton despite her pro-abortion and pro-gay stance
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has received the support of dozens of African American pastors from across the nation, who even laid hands on her to "decree and declare the favour of the Lord" once she wins the presidency.

'Democratic socialist' Bernie Sanders explains his 'different way' of practicing religion
Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Bernie Sanders says that faith and religion are guiding principles in his life, adding that he would not even be running for the presidency if he did not have a strong religious and spiritual understanding.

Dillon King recalls 'mess-ups' he made in front of wife Amy Duggar's conservative family
Amy Duggar King is unlike her cousins Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald from "19 Kids and Counting," and it was a good thing she found a man who was able to match her vivacious lifestyle and her family's conservative values.

Proposed non-discrimination law being pushed in North Carolina targets Christians, warns Franklin Graham
Despite the victory met by Christians in Charlotte, N.C. last year concerning the "Nondiscrimination Ordinance," Reverend Franklin Graham is worried since the city's new Mayor Jennifer Roberts is pushing for the passage of the ordinance and two new City Council members are also supporting it.

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016: How to observe Christian event in preparation for Easter
Ash Wednesday falls on February 10 this year, and Christians all over the world will observe that date in preparation for Easter, which is the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

How couples can balance marriage and parenthood: 'Be intentional in dating your spouse'
Lauren Chandler, wife of Texas megachurch pastor Matt Chandler, said that couples undergo a transition when they become parents, but it is still important for them not to lose sight of their partnership.

El Salvador detains ex-soldiers for 1989 Jesuit priest killings
El Salvador said on Saturday it would keep searching for 12 other suspects who remain at large.

Church tells 84-year-old woman: You can't get buried here together with your husband because you missed services
A Lutheran church in Minnesota was severely criticised after it told an 84-year-old woman who had been a member of the church for five decades that she could no longer be buried in the church cemetery together with her husband because of her disagreement with the congregation.