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ISIS abducts dozens of Eritrean Christians in Libya
ISIS abducts dozens of Eritrean Christians in Libya

As Islamic State tightens its grip on Libya, 86 Eritrean Christians have reportedly been kidnapped in the country.

Human traffickers have been put out of business in Thailand and Malaysia
Human traffickers have been put out of business in Thailand and Malaysia

The rickety internet huts have fallen silent in the crowded camps of displaced Rohingya Muslims in western Myanmar, no one comes anymore to bargain for the release of loved ones being held for ransom.

Are you on fire or burning out? Balancing the demands of passion, life, faith and ministry
Are you on fire or burning out? Balancing the demands of passion, life, faith and ministry

WHat happens when our passion risks driving us so hard that we forget we are human, asks psychologist Dr Kate Middleton

Jill Duggar slams tabloids that leaked Josh\'s files, says they\'re used to exploiting women
Jill Duggar slams tabloids that leaked Josh's files, says they're used to exploiting women

Jill Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" cannot help but shed tears during her interview with Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly of The Kelly File, as she shared her frustration over the improper release of her brother Josh's juvenile files.

China praises itself for \'guaranteeing freedom of religion\' in report
China praises itself for 'guaranteeing freedom of religion' in report

Citing improved rural library services and indoor cinemas along with a deluge of other information, China praised its human rights record in a lengthy report card on Monday, its latest bid to deflect Western criticism.

Britain to expand Iraq training mission to counter ISIS
Britain to expand Iraq training mission to counter ISIS

Britain is to expand its military training mission inIraq in the coming weeks, Prime Minister David Cameron announced on Sunday, saying the Iraqi army needed more help to deal with improvised bombs planted by Islamic State militants.

Over 10,000 ISIS fighters killed in 9 months of US-led air strikes, US official says
Over 10,000 ISIS fighters killed in 9 months of US-led air strikes, US official says

A US State department official has claimed that over 0,000 Islamic State militants have been killed by its coalition, a number disputed for lack of hard evidence that can be checked by an independent evaluator.

\'Keep shaking things up\': Huge pro-life rally in Peru delights Pope Francis
'Keep shaking things up': Huge pro-life rally in Peru delights Pope Francis

Pope Francis encouraged the Church's flock in Peru on Friday to "keep shaking things up" after seeing photos from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru.

ISIS seen undermining Islamic faith as more Muslims convert to Christianity
ISIS seen undermining Islamic faith as more Muslims convert to Christianity

Islam will allegedly become the world's largest religion 55 years from now based on recent projections, but the barbarous practices of the Islamic State could undermine the growth of the world's Muslim population, experts said.

Humans will become artificially intelligent cyborgs by 2030, Google official predicts
Humans will become artificially intelligent cyborgs by 2030, Google official predicts

Can you imagine yourself being a half-robot in the near future, doing Internet searches just using your brain and backing up memories like computer data? Ray Kurzweil, the engineering director of search giant Google, sees this happening in the next 15 years.

Diabetes cure latest news: Common bacteria is found to cause metabolic disease
Diabetes cure latest news: Common bacteria is found to cause metabolic disease

For years, scientists and even ordinary people that diabetes is primarily caused by genetics and unhealthy lifestyle practices. A recent research however revealed that this metabolic disease can be brought about by a very inconspicuous cause: a common bacteria.

Medical breakthrough: Key to more cures found with discovery of link between brain and immune system
Medical breakthrough: Key to more cures found with discovery of link between brain and immune system

Brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, multiple sclerosis and autism may have cures soon after scientists recently discovered a direct link between the human brain and the body's immune system.

Christianity is not under attack in the US, says Bill Maher
Christianity is not under attack in the US, says Bill Maher

Leading US comedian and tv host Bill Maher has dismissed the suggestion that Christianity is under attack in the US.

Christian nursery worker wins discrimination case
Christian nursery worker wins discrimination case

A Christian nursery worker was discriminated against because of her religious belief, an employment tribunal has found.

Obama says G7 to stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine
Obama says G7 to stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine

US President Barack Obama said Group of Seven (G7) leaders meeting in the Bavarian Alps on Sunday would discuss standing up to Russian aggression in Ukraine.

More than 50 Conservative MPs ready to join EU exit campaign
More than 50 Conservative MPs ready to join EU exit campaign

David Cameron has been challenged by over 50 Conservative MPs who are prepared to join a campaign backing Britain's exit from the EU unless he achieves radical changes in the bloc.