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Over 1,000 American rabbis sign letter urging U.S. Congress to allow Syrian refugee resettlement
More than 1,000 American rabbis across the US have signed a letter of support to Syrian refugess and urged Congress to protect the US Refugee Admissions Program.

Burkina Faso charges failed coup leader over 1987 murder of 'Africa's Che Guevara'
Authorities in Burkina Faso have charged a general who led a failed coup in September with complicity in the 1987 assassination of President Thomas Sankara.

U.S. set to unleash female commandos as military opens all combat unit jobs to women
The US military is opening all combat unit jobs to women in a landmarke decision that would allow female service members to join the most elite military forces.

Britain's answer to Leytonstone stabbings summed up in a hashtag: #youain'tnoMuslimbruv
The slogan has been taken up by social media users as the perfect riposte to Islamist terrorism.

U.S. Senate passes bill defunding Planned Parenthood, amending Obamacare â but legislation faces Obama veto
The US Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to defund Planned Parenthood, less than a week after the attack at the abortion provider's clinic in Colorado. It is part of an amendment to repeal key parts of the Affordable Care Act, according to the International Business Times.

Cumbria floods: Cameron convenes COBRA meeting as army moves in to evacuate residents
Prolonged heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in northwest England.

Young mom shot 5 times by her boyfriend, who also killed her twins and father, says she owes her life to Jesus Christ
A 22-year-old mom whose twin daughters were shot dead by her boyfriend while she was holding them is recovering thanks to Jesus Christ.

Christian University president sparks outrage with call for students to carry concealed weapons
Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr made his remarks at the college's weekly convocation on Friday night.

Vatican orders external audit to unravel tangled finances
Papal spokesman Federico Lombardi said auditors would start work immediately.

Seth Rogen's Christmas comedy 'The Night Before' offends Christian viewers with its 'blasphemous humour'
Comedian Seth Rogen does not have any problem mocking Christians in his films because he believes that they don't have any issues with his jokes.

Toughest decisions ahead for Paris climate change negotiators
The draft agreement still leaves hundreds of points of dispute for ministers to resolve this week.

Three stabbed in Leytonstone: 'This is for Syria', attacker screams
Police used a stun gun to detain him in what they described as a terrorist incident.

Actress-producer Roma Downey reveals secret to true contentment and happiness
Actress and producer Roma Downey knows that the secret to true contentment and happiness is to be grateful for everything that she already has, and never to dwell on the achievements made by other people.

Sadie Robertson urges people going through rough times not to get a 'temporary fix' but wait on God instead
"Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson is truly wise beyond her years, and her thoughtful posts and inspirational messages are all a testament to the wonderful relationship she has with her Saviour.

U2 all set for Dec. 6-7 concerts in Paris; Bono tells music fans: 'Be vigilant but unafraid'
There is no stopping the band U2 from performing in Paris next week, and lead singer Bono has a key piece of advice to those who would be watching their concert: "Be vigilant, but unafraid."

Pastor Davey Blackburn reads murdered wife's diary, leaving him utterly amazed at her deep love for God
The thought that Amanda Blackburn is now wrapped in the loving arms of God in heaven is what keeps her husband Pastor Davey despite his grief. To ease the pain of missing her, the widower has tried to find comfort in his late wife's diary, and found himself amazed by her deep love for God.