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Church minister recalls personal encounter with an angel: \'They\'re here, protecting us, serving us, helping us\'
Church minister recalls personal encounter with an angel: 'They're here, protecting us, serving us, helping us'

Angels have been described in the Bible including the captivating roles they play in the Christmas story. But still, some people believe angels are just myths and unreal since they don't see winged creatures around them taking off on rescue missions.

Obama defends strategy vs. ISIS, blames GOP bets, media for terror fears gripping American public
Obama defends strategy vs. ISIS, blames GOP bets, media for terror fears gripping American public

Saying more bombs are not the answer, U.S. President Barack Obama made a vigorous defence of his strategy against the Islamic State (ISIS), blaming the opposition Republican Party and the media for contributing to the fear gripping the American public.

German church draws hundreds of people to special \'Star Wars\' Sunday service
German church draws hundreds of people to special 'Star Wars' Sunday service

In a transparent attempt to attract more young people to its dwindling congregation, a church in Berlin held a special "Star Wars" service on Sunday themed on the sci-fi blockbuster.

Muslim bus passengers save Christians from Al-Shabaab extremists: \'Kill us all or leave\'
Muslim bus passengers save Christians from Al-Shabaab extremists: 'Kill us all or leave'

Muslim passengers refused to be separated from Christians when their bus was ambushed by suspected Islamist extremists.

Anna Duggar respects wishes of others for her to divorce Josh, but stays true to her marriage vows
Anna Duggar respects wishes of others for her to divorce Josh, but stays true to her marriage vows

Even though Josh Duggar broke her trust and violated their marriage vows, his wife Anna remains committed to salvaging their marriage.

No charges for Detroit pastor who killed man wielding brick
No charges for Detroit pastor who killed man wielding brick

The pastor of the City of God church had an "honest and reasonable belief" that he was at risk of death, say prosecutors.

Leading secularists and Christians join forces to defend free speech
Leading secularists and Christians join forces to defend free speech

The Christian Institute and the National Secular Society have formed an alliance to fight the expected introduction of Extremism Disruption Orders next year.

Catholic Church facing severe crisis of faith, says African Cardinal
Catholic Church facing severe crisis of faith, says African Cardinal

Cardinal Robert Sarah, from Guinea, is opposed to any relaxation of the strict rules around who may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.

How to defeat ISIS? Ex-Green Beret officer urges U.S. to work with local Sunni tribes, fight foes in cyberspace
How to defeat ISIS? Ex-Green Beret officer urges U.S. to work with local Sunni tribes, fight foes in cyberspace

In an interview with WND.com, Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Scott Mann, who served the US military for 23 years, said the campaign against the ISIS should start with completely understanding how the jihadist group operates.

Christian population in Gaza dwindling as residents seek way out of Israeli blockade
Christian population in Gaza dwindling as residents seek way out of Israeli blockade

The Christian community in the Palestinian regionn is believed to be declining at a rate of 5 percent per year, and more are thinking of packing their bags and leaving.

Russian President Putin vows to continue developing nuclear weapons, but pledges not to use them
Russian President Putin vows to continue developing nuclear weapons, but pledges not to use them

Months after some of the world's biggest powers, including the United States, entered into a deal with Iran to stop enriching its nuclear capacity, Russian President Vladimir Putin openly said his country will continue developing nuclear weapons.

What 2015 teaches us about following Christ: 1. Terror, xenophobia and crumbling Christendom
What 2015 teaches us about following Christ: 1. Terror, xenophobia and crumbling Christendom

Reflecting back on the news stories of the last 12 months may help us as we prepare to step into a new year.

Like human brain: Artificial intelligence system can tell how memorable pictures are
Like human brain: Artificial intelligence system can tell how memorable pictures are

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory developed an artificial intelligence system which can tell just how "memorable" a photograph is.

Technology used to make nuke weapons now being harnessed to fight cancer
Technology used to make nuke weapons now being harnessed to fight cancer

In the highly secure Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico, nuclear technology is being tapped for a very noble cause: to find a cure for cancer.

U.S.-Russia tensions dissipate in space where Russians and Americans depend on each other for survival
U.S.-Russia tensions dissipate in space where Russians and Americans depend on each other for survival

American and Russian space scientists rely on each other to jointly operate the International Space Station in the Earth's low orbit.

Community living in Clapham: The Common Room
Community living in Clapham: The Common Room

Florence Taylor visits the large basement that houses 'The Common Room' and finds Thea Gormley creating laptop covers with material discarded from high end fabric brands.