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Jerusalem\'s Temple Mount: Why it\'s such a flashpoint for Jews and Muslims
Jerusalem's Temple Mount: Why it's such a flashpoint for Jews and Muslims

In Jewish tradition Temple Mount is the place where God gathered the dust to form Adam.

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President  Obama in 2009 was a mistake — official
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Obama in 2009 was a mistake — official

In his memoir, Geil Lundestad, who served as the director of the Nobel Institute for 25 years, said the awards committee hoped Obama will be garner support in his efforts against nuclear weapons after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, which Lundestad said did not happen at all.

Peshawar: Taliban gunmen kill 17 in attack on air force base mosque
Peshawar: Taliban gunmen kill 17 in attack on air force base mosque

Taliban gunmen stormed a Pakistani Air Force base early on Friday, killing at least 17 people, a military spokesman said, the deadliest attack on a military installation this year.

Christian athlete Lolo Jones admits staying celibate is harder than Olympics training
Christian athlete Lolo Jones admits staying celibate is harder than Olympics training

People might like to poke fun at Christians who decide to maintain their virginity before marriage, but Olympian runner Lolo Jones reveals that it's no easy feat. However, she is certain that the pay-off would be very gratifying in the end.

Suicide not an unforgivable sin, says Rick Warren\'s wife whose son took his own life
Suicide not an unforgivable sin, says Rick Warren's wife whose son took his own life

Many Christians strongly believe that suicide is an unforgivable sin, but Kay Warren, the wife of Saddleback Church pastor and bestselling author of "The Purpose Driven Life" Rick Warren would beg to disagree.

Burkina Faso coup leaders move to crush protests
Burkina Faso coup leaders move to crush protests

At least three people have been killed and more than 60 injured.

Croatia closes Serbia crossings as migrants overwhelm borders
Croatia closes Serbia crossings as migrants overwhelm borders

Migrants have been streaming into the country for two days.

Chileans pick through debris after earthquake and tsunami leave 11 dead
Chileans pick through debris after earthquake and tsunami leave 11 dead

Aftershocks shook the South American country following Wednesday's quake.

Biggest discrimination in US is not racial but against Christians, says Bobby Jindal
Biggest discrimination in US is not racial but against Christians, says Bobby Jindal

Republican presidential hopeful Bobby Jindal believes that the biggest discrimination being faced by American nowadays isn't racial discrimination, but rather discrimination against Christians who still uphold the traditional marriage.

Nepal: Freedom of religion now \'more at stake than ever\'
Nepal: Freedom of religion now 'more at stake than ever'

Religious freedom in Nepal could be "severely curtailed" under new legislation, a country expert has warned.

Abortion survivor stuns US Congress with story on how she miraculously survived 18 hours of hell inside her mother\'s womb
Abortion survivor stuns US Congress with story on how she miraculously survived 18 hours of hell inside her mother's womb

Gianna Jessen's story became an internet sensation after she gave her touching testimony before Congress last week. Over 2.1 million people have already heard about her story in a video that has now gone viral on social media. So who exactly is Jessen?

\'God\'s timing is always perfect\': Colton Dixon gets lover\'s \'yes\' at Disney World
'God's timing is always perfect': Colton Dixon gets lover's 'yes' at Disney World

Christian singer Colton Dixon, who shot to fame when he entered the singing talent competition "American Idol" has just gotten engaged to his girlfriend Annie Coggeshall at the "Happiest Place on Earth" - Disney World in Florida.

Religious fundamentalism keeping God away from people, says Pope Francis
Religious fundamentalism keeping God away from people, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis is blaming religious fundamentalism for keeping God away from the people.

Church in Wales shows support for same sex marriage
Church in Wales shows support for same sex marriage

A straw poll of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales on same-sex marriage in church showed a narrow majority in favour

Westminster insight: What life is really like as a Christian MP
Westminster insight: What life is really like as a Christian MP

Gary Streeter is a Christian and has been the Member of Parliament for South West Devon for 23 years. He talked to Christian Today's Harry Farley about his faith, the Conservative party and why he can't bear party politics.

Syrian bishop: Watching Christians leave is \'an experience of death\'
Syrian bishop: Watching Christians leave is 'an experience of death'

The solution to the Syrian crisis is political, not military, the Chaldean bishop of Aleppo has said.