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Can this be Planet X, the bringer of doom?  Strange fiery globe spotted in Florida sky
Can this be Planet X, the bringer of doom? Strange fiery globe spotted in Florida sky

Did the mythical planet believed to be the bringer of doom on Earth just appear on the American sky?

Stop the talking. It is decision time for the Anglican Communion, says Archbishop
Stop the talking. It is decision time for the Anglican Communion, says Archbishop

In his latest pastoral letter, Kenya Archbishop Eliud Wabukala says: "There is now a shared realisation that the time for dialogue is over and there must be a decision that will settle the future direction of the Communion and free us from being dragged down by controversy and confusion."

Russian plan to nuke London at height of Cold War bared in British expert\'s letter
Russian plan to nuke London at height of Cold War bared in British expert's letter

Russian plotted a devastating attack that could have wiped out the United Kingdom's capital city, London, using nuclear bombs during the Cold War.

Mega-mosque in east London blocked
Mega-mosque in east London blocked

Plans to build a "megamosque" in east London have been blocked by the Government, ending a 16-year battle, the Daily Telegraph reports.

\'The Muppets\' for kids features sex, liquor and other adult stuff every 3 minutes and 38 seconds, study shows
'The Muppets' for kids features sex, liquor and other adult stuff every 3 minutes and 38 seconds, study shows

"The Muppets," which used to be a well-loved puppet show for kids is no longer suitable for children ages two to 11 to watch after it underwent a modern remake that now accommodates adult-themed content.

Five great ideas from Australia for Britain\'s churches
Five great ideas from Australia for Britain's churches

There are some excellent ideas from Australia that are worth the rest of us knowing about.

Oprah Winfrey accused of promoting false ideas about Christianity in \'Beliefs\'
Oprah Winfrey accused of promoting false ideas about Christianity in 'Beliefs'

Christians aren't buying Oprah Winfrey's new miniseries called "Belief," and are even suspicious that her new television project would promote false ideas about religion.

What Jesus can tell us about being human...
What Jesus can tell us about being human...

Today's mixture of individualism and consumerism is, if you ask me, pretty toxic to our conception of self. We are told we must be the best, have the best and do the best.

Bethany Hamilton inspires disabled athletes: People can still do amazing things after going through difficult time
Bethany Hamilton inspires disabled athletes: People can still do amazing things after going through difficult time

Hamilton once again recalled the day when her left arm was bitten by a shark. On Oct. 31, 2003, Hamilton, who was only 13 years old then, was surfing in Hawaii with her father, brother and best friend when a shark attacked her, biting off her arm.

\'The Big Bang Theory\' star Mayim Bialik wants to end sexual violence but admits women will never be truly safe
'The Big Bang Theory' star Mayim Bialik wants to end sexual violence but admits women will never be truly safe

In an ideal world, "The Big Bang Theory" star Mayim Bialik says that women will face no threat against sexual violence and assault, and they will feel free walking down the street without being objectified as sexual objects.

Pastor warns Christians in US: Prepare for coming persecution, arm yourselves
Pastor warns Christians in US: Prepare for coming persecution, arm yourselves

"American Christians need to prepare for persecution" even to the point of acquiring weapons to defend themselves and their families, a law enforcer turned pastor told WND TV, warning that Christians in the US are now increasingly being "targeted" for both political harassment and outright violence.

US announces deal to tackle Israeli-Palestinian violence in Jerusalem
US announces deal to tackle Israeli-Palestinian violence in Jerusalem

The United States on Saturday proposed steps, including 24-hour video surveillance, to end weeks of violence over a Jerusalem site holy to Muslims and Jews.

ISIS plot to kill Christians in refugee camps revealed; trained killers could find their way to UK, paper warns
ISIS plot to kill Christians in refugee camps revealed; trained killers could find their way to UK, paper warns

The Islamic State jihadist organisation is sending teams of trained assassins into refugee camps disguised as refugees to either kidnap or kill Christians, aid workers at a UN-run camp in Jordan revealed, according to the Sunday Express.

Tony Blair: \'Elements of truth\' that Iraq war caused rise of ISIS
Tony Blair: 'Elements of truth' that Iraq war caused rise of ISIS

For the first time, former British prime minister Tony Blair said he's sorry for the "mistakes" made in the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. At the same time, he admitted partial responsibility for the rise of the Islamic State jihadist organisation.

Europe\'s leaders trade threats on eve of migrant talks
Europe's leaders trade threats on eve of migrant talks

European leaders traded threats and reprimands on Saturday as thousands more migrants and refugees streamed into the Balkans on the eve of European Union talks aimed at agreeing on urgent action to tackle the crisis.

Strongest storm in history slams into Mexico but causes only minor damage
Strongest storm in history slams into Mexico but causes only minor damage

Hurricane Patricia, the strongest weather disturbance in recorded history, roared into the southwestern part of Mexico on Friday, bringing treacherous winds and rains to an area where luxury resorts and impoverished villages are located.