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Afghan soldiers defect to the Taliban
At least 65 Afghan soldiers have defected to the Taliban, taking their weapons and equipment with them and 88 have been killed in days of heavy fighting in the volatile southern province of Helmand, the local provincial Governor said on Saturday.
Jessa and Ben Seewald finally pick out unique name for their newborn baby boy: Spurgeon Elliot
It took a while for Ben and Jessa Seewald to pick out a name for their newborn son, but the Christian couple has finally decided on a name that he would be proud to carry for the rest of his life - Spurgeon Elliot Seewald.
Jill Dillard writes letter to sister Jessa Seewald: 'I pray our boys will love Jesus with their heart, soul, mind and strength'
Jill Dillard might be working on her new Christian ministry with husband Derick in Central America, but that does not mean she is not with her sister Jessa Seewald in heart and spirit when the latter gave birth to the latest addition to the Duggar family last November 5 - Spurgeon Elliot Seeewald.
Franklin Graham pays tribute to veterans: 'I don't want to even think where we would be without them'
The American nation honors the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives in serving the country every November 11, which is known as Veterans Day. Evangelist Franklin Graham is one of the countless Americans who are grateful for their selfless service, and he wants to honor them with thanks and prayers.
'Because you prayed, we paid': Stranger pays family's meal after seeing them pray in Oklahoma restaurant
A family that prayed together before a meal at a restaurant in Oklahoma got a wonderful surprise when a stranger paid their meal because of their deed.
It's the 'biggest sham': Sheriffs blast Obama administration's release of 6,000 prisoners
Sheriffs in the US expressed concern about the safety of Americans following the release of more than 6,000 federal prisoners although those who support it said the act is being handled responsibly.
President Obama backs proposed Equality Act that seeks to provide equal rights to LGBT community members
The Obama administration has announced that it is supporting the Equality Act, which will ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Preaching now a crime in U.S.? Pastor sued for preaching outside Planned Parenthood clinic in Maine
Maine's pro-abortion attorney general has sued a Christian for preaching outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland.
Paris terror attacks leave at least 150 dead; President Hollande declares emergency
Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium at locations across Paris on Friday, killing at least 120 people in what a shaken President Francois Hollande called an unprecedented terrorist attack.
Terrorists kill and injure dozens in multiple Paris shootings
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: "Tragic Paris, desperate news of deep tragedy, with heartbreak for so many. We weep for those affected, pray for deliverance and justice."
Tsunami warning issued after 7.0 earthquake hits Japan
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off the southern coast of Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Friday.
EU presses panic button amid avalanche of migrants; Sweden joins countries that have sealed their borders
The European Union (EU) has pressed the panic button amid the ongoing avalanche of migrants from the Middle East threatening to overwhelm the continent.
78-year-old pastor who called Islam 'satanic' vows to defend Christian faith, says human freedoms on trial, not him
An ailing 78-year-old British pastor who has been charged in court for calling Islam "satanic" and "heathen" has vowed to defend his action and his Christian faith with all his might during his trial set for Dec. 14-16 in a Belfast court.
Christian fighters raring to fight ISIS to defend their Assyrian homeland, but their hands are tied by 'D.C. lobbyists'
The Christian fighters in Iraq who speak the same Aramaic language of Jesus Christ said they are trying their best to defend their ancient homeland against the occupation army of Islamic State (ISIS) militants but are being hampered by "lobbyists in Washington D.C."
Belfast blasphemy: Christians condemn upcoming play depicting Jesus Christ as a transgender woman
Christians are up in arms against a blasphemous play depicting Jesus Christ as a transgendered woman, which is set to be performed at a gay festival in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
22 dead this week in Central African Republic - Pope's visit in doubt
French defence ministry has warned the Catholic Church of potential security issues