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Iraq\'s valuable treasures are being looted, stolen and destroyed by Islamic State
Iraq's valuable treasures are being looted, stolen and destroyed by Islamic State

Thousands of artefacts and treasures have been stolen from Iraq since the 2003 invasion and the start of the Iraq war.

Teachers in Iraq arrested for refusing to teach doctrine of death
Teachers in Iraq arrested for refusing to teach doctrine of death

More than 30 teachers working in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh have been arrested for refusing to follow the jihadist education syllabus imposed by Islamic State.

Iranian government takes church from Chaldean Catholics to turn into Shi\'ite shrine
Iranian government takes church from Chaldean Catholics to turn into Shi'ite shrine

A Christian parliamentarian in Iran has hit out at the regime's treatment of its minorities.

Pastor Kong Hee says that despite a challenging year, Jesus was real in his life
Pastor Kong Hee says that despite a challenging year, Jesus was real in his life

Pastor Kong Hee, who has been sentenced to 8 years of prison for mishandling over $35 million in church funds, said in a Facebook post that despite a challenging year, Jesus was real in his life.

\'Singing Vicar\' performs on The Voice UK
'Singing Vicar' performs on The Voice UK

He's got his hands clasped, smiles and sings while gazing at a point in the distance. This is indeed a Church of England vicar at prayer, but it is not a church service, Alpha meeting or Spring Harvest. Rev John Barron is petitioning the four judges to put him through to the next round of The Voice.

Oregon occupation leader rejects sheriff\'s bid to end standoff
Oregon occupation leader rejects sheriff's bid to end standoff

Ammon Bundy rejected the lawman's offer of safe passage out of the state to end the standoff.

North Korea nuclear test: Pressure grows on China to rein in its ally
North Korea nuclear test: Pressure grows on China to rein in its ally

The United States called on China to end "business as usual" with its ally.

Kerry says implementation of Iran nuclear deal is just \'days away\'
Kerry says implementation of Iran nuclear deal is just 'days away'

The deal will allow tens of billions of dollars in sanctions against Iran to be lifted.

Justin Bieber: \'God was telling me something\', reveals voice urged him to change life around when he felt \'lost\'
Justin Bieber: 'God was telling me something', reveals voice urged him to change life around when he felt 'lost'

Justin Bieber has revealed that God helped him turn his life around.

Pastor Saeed Abedini\'s wife Naghmeh bares fasting plan to allow her to \'draw closer to the heart of God\'
Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife Naghmeh bares fasting plan to allow her to 'draw closer to the heart of God'

Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife Naghmeh intends to embark on a three-week fast so that she will "spend more time in the presence of the Lord and to draw closer to the heart of God."

Alabama Chief Justice defies Supreme Court, orders state officials to stop issuing same-sex marriages licences
Alabama Chief Justice defies Supreme Court, orders state officials to stop issuing same-sex marriages licences

Same-sex couples in Alabama are now unable to get marriage licenses after chief justice Roy Moore ordered state officials on Wednesday to stop issuing these because of the "confusion and uncertainty" that exists among Alabama officials.

Franklin Graham tells President Obama: The root cause of violence is sin, not guns
Franklin Graham tells President Obama: The root cause of violence is sin, not guns

United States President Barack Obama might have tearfully recalled the selfless sacrifice made by 15-year-old football player Zaevion Dobson in order to save his classmates from a terrorist attack and quoted a Bible verse in honour of his memory, but evangelist Franklin Graham believes that the president should actually do more to address the problem of violence.

Christians urged to build bridges, interact more with Muslims, atheists and gays: \'We need each other\'
Christians urged to build bridges, interact more with Muslims, atheists and gays: 'We need each other'

If Christians thought that 2015 was bad, radio talk show host Michael Brown is warning people that 2016 will be even worse.

Limbless evangelist Nick Vujicic says people can live a life with no limits, citing himself as example
Limbless evangelist Nick Vujicic says people can live a life with no limits, citing himself as example

Limbless evangelist Nick Vujicic is now talking about his new book "Life Without Limits" and hopes that it will inspire people to reflect on their relationships and what makes them happy and fulfilled in life.

Tim Tebow Foundation cites 5 ways Timmy\'s Playrooms help children heal
Tim Tebow Foundation cites 5 ways Timmy's Playrooms help children heal

The Tim Tebow Foundation (TTF) is known for a lot of charitable efforts which range from improving adoption means, giving special needs kids a much-needed boost in morale, as well as building hospitals that provide care for those in need. They are also known for creating Timmy's Playrooms in different children's hospitals all across the globe, where sick children can have a fun time playing and reading, and find a respite from their daily treatments.

Billy Graham on Jesus Christ\'s return: It\'s certain and becoming more imminent
Billy Graham on Jesus Christ's return: It's certain and becoming more imminent

A lot of people are wondering how bad the world's condition must be in first before Jesus Christ makes His second coming, but given today's sorry state of affairs, it appears that His return is becoming more imminent.