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Rouhani: Iran nuclear deal marks \'golden page\' in nation\'s history
Rouhani: Iran nuclear deal marks 'golden page' in nation's history

President Hassan Rouhani hailed on Sunday a nuclear deal with world powers as a "golden page" in Iran's history, and looked forward to an economic future less dependent on oil as the country emerges from years of sanctions and isolation.

Dozens killed and 400 kidnapped by ISIS in Syrian city
Dozens killed and 400 kidnapped by ISIS in Syrian city

Islamic state militants killed dozens of people execution style and kidnapped at least 400 civilians in attacks on government-held areas in Syria's city of Deir al-Zor on Saturday, a source and a monitoring group said.

Suicide bomber kills 13 in Afghan city
Suicide bomber kills 13 in Afghan city

A suicide bomber killed 13 people in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Sunday at the home of a tribal elder when people had gathered to celebrate his son's release from Taliban captivity, local officials said.

Pro-gun Catholics upset at Dallas Catholic diocese\'s decision to ban guns in churches
Pro-gun Catholics upset at Dallas Catholic diocese's decision to ban guns in churches

Pro-gun Catholics in Dallas, Texas, are upset about the Catholic Diocese's decision to ban firearms in churches and took issue with the bishop's blog post against the open carry policy in the state.

California court rules Catholic hospital can\'t be forced to perform tubal ligation
California court rules Catholic hospital can't be forced to perform tubal ligation

A California court has ruled that a Catholic hospital cannot be forced to perform tubal ligation sterilization procedure on a woman as it would violate its religious freedom.

West Virginia transgender youth minister charged with sexual abuse of child
West Virginia transgender youth minister charged with sexual abuse of child

A West Virginia transgender woman who served as a youth minister in several churches was arrested Tuesday and charged with sexually abusing a young girl for years.

Franklin Graham: Removing \'In God We Trust\' from U.S. dollar will put America at great risk
Franklin Graham: Removing 'In God We Trust' from U.S. dollar will put America at great risk

The United States of America is known as a Christian nation, but over the years, that stand has been threatened and question. Now, an atheist group is even trying to remove "In God We Trust" from the American dollar.

Miss Universe host Steve Harvey says God \'never created a soul without endowing them with a gift\'
Miss Universe host Steve Harvey says God 'never created a soul without endowing them with a gift'

Steve Harvey made the news recently when he made the mistake of announcing Miss Columbia as the winner of the 206 Miss Universe pageant when the crown really belonged to Miss Philippines. But this time, Harvey is trying to make the news for something else entirely.

Michael Brown on Hillsong Church\'s racy rendition of \'Silent Night\': \'Don\'t judge by mere outward appearances\'
Michael Brown on Hillsong Church's racy rendition of 'Silent Night': 'Don't judge by mere outward appearances'

Christian radio host Michael Brown is stumped why Hillsong Church did a racy rendition of the Christmas song "Silent Night" last year. Many Christians were upset with their performance of the song, which included cabaret dancers, and they even dubbed it as "Unholy Night."

Amy Duggar\'s husband Dillon King rejects \'grifters\' accusation: \'We have never asked for money nor will we ever\'
Amy Duggar's husband Dillon King rejects 'grifters' accusation: 'We have never asked for money nor will we ever'

Amy Duggar and her husband Dillon King have often been criticised by people for freeloading off of devoted fans of the Christian reality show "19 Kids and Counting." So when the couple posted a throwback honeymoon picture and wrote that they wanted to go back to Mexico, people were quick to point out that they are asking for another free vacation.

Sadie Robertson tells people to stop making excuses for their actions: \'Don\'t settle just because everyone else around you is\'
Sadie Robertson tells people to stop making excuses for their actions: 'Don't settle just because everyone else around you is'

"Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson has proven time and again that she is wise beyond her years as she shares her thoughts about God, life, and family.

ABC\'s \'Of Kings and Prophets\' similar to \'Game of Thrones\' but inspired by Samuel 1, says producer
ABC's 'Of Kings and Prophets' similar to 'Game of Thrones' but inspired by Samuel 1, says producer

Several television series strive for the same success achieved by HBO's "Game of Thrones," and this is why it comes as no surprise that the new ABC show "Of Kings and Prophets" has patterned itself after the former.

New Yorkers label Ted Cruz a \'hypocrite\' for seeking cash aid after insulting them for their \'New York values\'
New Yorkers label Ted Cruz a 'hypocrite' for seeking cash aid after insulting them for their 'New York values'

Just hours after insulting the people of New York on national television, smearing them for their alleged "New York values," Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz unabashedly and shockingly asked them for financial support in his White House campaign, reports said.

When 'angels' and 'crosses' appeared in U.S. skies at sunrise from New York to Hawaii
When 'angels' and 'crosses' appeared in U.S. skies at sunrise from New York to Hawaii

There was an extraordinary day when many came to say God was showing Himself in the sky.

Saeed Abedini freed from Iran prison after three years
Saeed Abedini freed from Iran prison after three years

Iran freed four Americans including a Washington Post reporter on Saturday in a prisoner swap, as diplomats gathered to announce the lifting of international sanctions and bring the country of 80 million people back to the global economic stage.

Leading member of US Church pledges to continue Anglican Communion work
Leading member of US Church pledges to continue Anglican Communion work

A leading cleric has pledged that the measures taken by Anglican Primates against The Episcopal Church because of its pro-gay doctrines will not stop the church working to feed the hungry and care for the sick across the world.