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Israeli Arab named as suspect in Tel Aviv bar shooting
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said security forces were searching for "a needle in a haystack".

Former Central African Republic PM leads in presidential vote
Many voters hope the election will end years of violence between Muslims and Christians.

Vatican accord with Palestine has come into effect
The Vatican signed its first treaty with the "State of Palestine" last June when it called for moves to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and backed a two-state solution.

Iranian protesters storm Saudi embassy after execution of prominent Shi'ite cleric
The Shi'ite Muslim country reacted with fury to the execution of Nimr al-Nimr with 46 others.

Turkey's President cites Germany under Hitler as example of effective government
In a recent press conference, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan used Germany under the leadership of the murderous dictator as an example to push for a presidential system of government while maintaining the unitary structure of the state.

Germany revives Hitler's ghost with book reprints, calls for teaching 'lies' of Nazism in schools
German teachers and lawmakers are also calling for inclusion of excerpts from the republished version of "Mein Kampf" in the country's school curriculum.

Volcanic eruptions that can kill thousands, poison atmosphere feared as Earth enters 'volcano season'
After studying volcanic activity over the last three centuries, researchers from the European Science Foundation warned that the Earth is currently in "volcano season." This means that the planet will experience more volcanic eruptions in the coming years--some of which can have devastating effects to mankind.

Carrie Underwood recalls something extra special on New Year's Eve: Anniversary of her and Mike Fisher's first date and kiss
New Year celebrations are always special for Christian country singer Carrie Underwood and her husband National Football League (NFL) player Mike Fisher. Just like everybody else, the New Year signals new hopes and beginnings for them as a family. However, there is also something extra special about the holiday for them.

Rebecca Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' engaged to wed her 'best friend for life' John Reed
Wedding bells will soon be ringing all around the "Duck Dynasty" household. First, Jase and Missy Robertson's son Reed proposed to his girlfriend of four years Brighton Thompson in Central Park, New York City before ushering in Christmas. Just a few days after that, Willie and Korie Robertson's adopted daughter Rebecca Lo accepted the proposal of her beau John Reed.

If people include Jesus Christ in their New Year's resolution, everything else will fall into place, said Billy Graham
Every New Year, people are eager to shed off past mistakes and embrace a new beginning. Evangelist Billy Graham is all for self-improvement and fresh starts, but he is strongly suggesting that people open their hearts up to Jesus Christ first.

Ted Cruz gets support of well-loved black evangelical leader who cites his 'authentic faith in Jesus Christ'
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has just won over another evangelical leader. This time, the Texas Senator received the endorsement of one of Virginia's most well-loved African-American pastors - Bishop. E.W. Jackson of Fall Church.

Bishop T.D. Jakes hit for wearing ripped jeans in the pulpit, and here's his response
Popular Christian speaker T.D. Jakes was heavily criticised by netizens for wearing ripped jeans to the pulpit recently instead of sporting his usual suit and tie.

Christian healthcare workers to be forced to perform abortions
A lawsuit has been filed by American Civil Liberties Union against Trinity Health be forcing Catholic Health Care workers to perform abortions. The case is on going in the state of Michigan.

Media only see religion in terms of fanaticism, says broadcaster Adrian Chiles
A practising Roman Catholic, Adrian Chiles took a tour of Mediterranean for the two-part My Mediterranean series, which starts on Sunday.

Obama plans to outflank hostile Congress with unilateral gun control moves
Obama said yesterday he has received "too many letters from parents, and teachers, and kids, to sit around and do nothing".

Terrified families emerge from ruins of liberated Ramadi
The city is the first retaken by Iraq's army since it collapsed in the path of the militants' advance 18 months ago.