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\'Jihotties\': New ISIS dating site uses men displaying their masculinity to recruit brides
'Jihotties': New ISIS dating site uses men displaying their masculinity to recruit brides

A female jihadist dubbed "Bird of Jannah" has recently posted a blog that apparently entices young women to the Islamic State (ISIS).

ISIS executes 10 boys for trying to escape training camp; boy shoots militants who killed his pet birds
ISIS executes 10 boys for trying to escape training camp; boy shoots militants who killed his pet birds

The Islamic State (ISIS) has recently executed 10 boys no older than 12 who attempted to escape an ISIS training camp in Fallujah, and slaughtered 70 birds of a 13-year old boy who fought back by shooting his tormentors.

U.S. forces get green light to attack ISIS fighters in Afghanistan; critics ask: Why only now?
U.S. forces get green light to attack ISIS fighters in Afghanistan; critics ask: Why only now?

U.S military forces are now authorised to go on offensive with fighters of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Afghanistan.

ISIS declares war on enemy worse than West — its fellow Muslims belonging to Shia sect
ISIS declares war on enemy worse than West — its fellow Muslims belonging to Shia sect

The latest issue of ISIS' online magazine, Dabiq, is calling for the destruction of fellow Muslims, specifically the Shiites.

One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge
One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge

A Sudanese pastor who was arrested in December has been released. However, another pastor and a Christian activist arrested at the same time are still in detention.

Syrian opposition rules out peace talks before end to Russian air strikes
Syrian opposition rules out peace talks before end to Russian air strikes

The Saudi-backed Syrian opposition has ruled out even indirect negotiations with Damascus before steps including a halt to Russian air strikes, contradicting US Secretary of State John Kerry's insistence that talks will begin next week.

How motherhood makes me a better Christian
How motherhood makes me a better Christian

Jendella shares her experience of motherhood and the lessons it is teaching her about faith, trust and God's love.

Pope Francis defends \'traditional\' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions
Pope Francis defends 'traditional' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions

Pope Francis issued a stern reminder of the Catholic Church's opposition to gay marriage on Friday as a fierce debate raged in Italy ahead of a vote that would give legal recognition to homosexual couples.

Medical miracle: \'Frozen man\' returns from the dead, thanks to one doctor\'s faith
Medical miracle: 'Frozen man' returns from the dead, thanks to one doctor's faith

Everyone thought he was already dead when they found him covered in snow—no pulse, no blood pressure and with a frozen body that had already turned blue and resembled "a block of concrete."

Divine intervention: \'Invisible force\' knocks down man about to stab priest inside church in Colombia
Divine intervention: 'Invisible force' knocks down man about to stab priest inside church in Colombia

A hooded man armed with a large knife suddenly leapt from his seat inside a church, rushed at the priest and was about to stab the man of God when he suddenly froze as if gripped by an invisible force and fell to the ground convulsing as churchgoers quickly disarmed the assailant.

Winter Storm Jonas 2016 update, DC, New York, New Jersey latest news: Snow blizzard to bury Washington D.C.
Winter Storm Jonas 2016 update, DC, New York, New Jersey latest news: Snow blizzard to bury Washington D.C.

The storm front of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of snow on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.

Why Christians shouldn\'t fear being labelled
Why Christians shouldn't fear being labelled

It is only when we recognise our differences that we can offer genuine respect, genuine interest, and a genuine willingness to listen and learn from others.

Public\'s trust in clergy plummets
Public's trust in clergy plummets

Clergy are now less trusted than ordinary people on the street - what was the most trusted profession a generation ago has plummeted in the public's eye.

Did Eve really eat an apple in the Garden of Eden?
Did Eve really eat an apple in the Garden of Eden?

Eve ate the apple and gave Adam the core – everyone knows that's what the story in Genesis 3 says.

Money raised for family of Muslim hero who died after defending Christians in al-Shabaab attack
Money raised for family of Muslim hero who died after defending Christians in al-Shabaab attack

Kenyan Muslims and Christians have joined together in honouring the Muslim man who died from wounds incurred when he shielded Christians on a bus from an attack by Islamic extremists.

Should Christians get tattoos?
Should Christians get tattoos?

We want to know how to live in the world in a way that's distinctively Christian, so is it okay to get a tattoo?