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Bedroom tax drives people to hunger and fails to free-up homes, DWP report finds
The so-called "bedroom tax" drives people to hunger and fails in its purpose to free-up more homes, a government report has admitted.

Combating Islamophobia 'fundamental to protect our freedom' â top US attorney
All faiths are equally valued and welcomed in the US, a White House representative said yesterday, amid an increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric across the country.

Christian leader warns of 'Frankenstein monsters' due to scientific movement called transhumanism
A famous Christian leader warned against the potentially disastrous effects of a scientific effort called "transhumanism."

'We do not fear' the government's crackdown on churches, Chinese Christian says
A letter written by a house church member in China has condemned the Chinese government for its strict restrictions placed on religious communities, but says that his church are not afraid in the midst of a crackdown on Christianity.

Female Christian fighters target ISIS militants' weakness and greatest fear: Getting killed by a woman
Fighters countering the vile terrorist organization in northern Syria, however, have recently discovered one of the ISIS militants' greatest fears: being killed by women.

UN Security Council struggles with 'significant disagreements' over Syria agenda
The five veto-wielding council members do not yet have an agreed draft to present to the 15-nation body.

World's refugees and displaced exceed record 60 million, says UN
The increase is mainly driven by the Syrian war and other protracted conflicts.

David Cameron upbeat on Euro deal after leaders' meeting
"There is a pathway to a deal in February," Cameron told a news conference.

Saudi Arabia's 34-nation military coalition plan to combat terror sparks confusion
While Western nations welcomed the new military alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, some countries and even key members of the coalition have expressed confusion and were not as enthusiastic to be part of the team that seeks to combat terrorism in the region.

ISIS doesn't want to coexist with Christians â it wants to eliminate them, Franklin Graham warns
Reverend Franklin Graham believes that the ultimate goal of the Islamic State is not to find a peaceful medium with Christians, but to make their religion the most dominant among all others.

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' presentation censored in Kentucky elementary school
In order to avoid making religious references, an elementary school from Johnson County, Kentucky has just decided to censor a presentation of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Christian football coach Joe Kennedy goes on offense, files complaint against school district for stopping him from praying
After Bremerton High School football coach Joe Kennedy was suspended simply for praying after games, the Christian Marine veteran is now hitting back against the Washington school district with an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint.

18-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai lectures Donald Trump on Islam and terrorism
Nobel Peace Priza laureate Malala Yousafzai does not agree with the statements being made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump against Muslims.

Jordan Smith draws high praise after being crowned 'The Voice' 9th edition champion: 'God is good'
Christian contestant Jordan Smith, 22 has just bagged the top spot of the 9th season of singing competition "The Voice," and his school Church of God Lee University is extremely proud not just of his vocal prowess, but also of his commitment to God.

Katy Perry says her parents forbade her to read, watch 'Harry Potter' books, movies when she was still a child
Pop star Katy Perry does not often see eye to eye with her evangelical parents Keith and Mary Hudson, but she did heed their advice when it came to one thing - not reading the "Harry Potter" books written by J.K. Rowling.

Massive asteroid on NASA high-priority list to zip past Earth on Christmas Eve
A massive asteroid measuring 1.5 miles in width is expected to make its closest contact on Earth this coming December 24.