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Christmas celebrations banned in Brunei
Christmas celebrations have been banned by the local government of Brunei, who sees the holiday as a threat to Muslim beliefs and practices. Offenders will serve jail time of up to five years.
Somali Islamists publicly execute two officials
Islamist militant group al Shabaab publicly executed a Somali military officer and the leader of a small town in the southern Somali region of Lower Shabelle.
Hit by airstrikes, ISIS retaliates by firing mortar shells at school, killing 9 young girls and wounding 20 others
At least nine school girls were killed and 20 others wounded when mortar shells hit the Harabesh primary school for girls in the northeastern city of Deir el-Zour, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (OSDH) reported.
Climate change shocker: Burning some fossil fuels can actually cool, not warm, the Earth
Researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) however recently came out with findings that could possible shock climate change negotiators: burning some types of fossil fuels can actually help cool, and not warm, the Earth.
Quran as Yale law book? No way, says Pat Robertson, since it's based on Shariah 'that has to do with beheadings'
"The 700 Club" host and 1955 Yale Law School graduate Pat Robertson was shocked when he received in his mail a booklet from his alma mater entitled "Reading the Quran as a Law Book."
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey to make TV drama based on the racing world
Television bigwigs Mark Burnett and Roma Downey already have several things on their plate, what with Burnett heading MGM Television as its newest president and his wife Downey helping him in the company as its third in command.
President Obama lauds Bishop T.D. Jakes for helping make him and other people 'better as individuals'
Megachurch pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes' list of fans ranges far and wide, even going as high up as the White House.
Pastor John Piper says people leaving their church are 'walking away from Jesus'
Is it really possible for Christians to maintain their love for God even though they have decided to abandon their church? This was one of the questions posed to Pastor John Piper, founder of the organization called Desiring God during his Wednesday episode of Ask John Piper audio series.
The shocking, ugly truth behind Christmas toys: Plight of China's toy makers
When people buy toys in shopping malls and kids happily unwrap their presents on Christmas day, little do they think about the people who manufacture the toys and make sure they look nice for consumers. But this is exactly what the Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights (IGLHR) sought to do when they made their investigative report called "Dirty Toys Made in China," and the findings they uncovered were shocking.
John Piper rebukes Liberty University's Jerry Falwell over call for students to carry guns
Jerry Falwell, president of Liberty University, urged students to carry concealed weapons on campus after the San Bernadino shootings.
Manny Pacquiao builds housing units for the homeless, tells beneficiaries: 'Thank God, not me'
Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao has just made Christmas a whole lot happier for 150 homeless families since he just announced that he will be building them new homes, which will be ready by next year.
Outrage as British Muslim family banned from entering US
A British father, his brother and their nine children have been banned from flying to the United States for Christmas to visit Disneyland and family in California.
Hijab-wearing Wheaton professor could lose her job as talks break down
Hawkins was suspended as a teacher at Wheaton after saying on social media that Muslims and Christians worship the same God.
Arkansas prison chaplain under fire for sexual assault on 3 female inmates
An Arkansas prison chaplain is currently in hot water after he was accused of pressuring three inmates at a women's state prison to provide him sexual favors. Kenneth L. Dewitt, the chaplain in question was charged last week with 50 counts of third-degree assault.
Republican presidential bet Ted Cruz spoofs Obama administration, Democrats in new 'Christmas Classics' TV ad
Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has just poked fun at the Obama administration as well as some Democratic leaders in his new TV ad entitled "Cruz Christmas Classics."
'Star Wars' star Carrie Fisher has 'no idea' why Lord's Prayer ad was deemed offensive and banned in U.K.
In the new film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," actress Carrie Fisher portrays the morally righteous General Leia (formerly known as Princess Leia Organa). In real life, Fisher is every bit as strong and virtuous as her character.