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28-year-old American soldier is returning to Iraq \'to keep the church bells ringing\'
28-year-old American soldier is returning to Iraq 'to keep the church bells ringing'

A 28-year-old American military veteran has joined the civilian fight against the Islamic State (IS) in order to help the persecuted Christians in Iraq and Syria.

\'American Sniper\' Chris Kyle\'s widow says divinity is stronger than evil in touching tribute to late husband
'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's widow says divinity is stronger than evil in touching tribute to late husband

The widow of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle shared a touching tribute to him on Facebook on Valentine's Day.

Singer Plumb recalls painful past and how she looked down on Christian music: I had an ego
Singer Plumb recalls painful past and how she looked down on Christian music: I had an ego

Christian singer Plumb admits she used to look down on Christian music, and thought herself "cooler and better" than Christian artists.

Kayla Mueller did not want boyfrend to risk life saving her
Kayla Mueller did not want boyfrend to risk life saving her

Kayla Mueller's Syrian boyfriend Omar Alkhani desperately wanted to save his girlfriend, even planning on lying to the Islamic State about their relationship status just to get her out. But Mueller refused to let Alkhani risk his life for her.

Life isn\'t about having fun, it\'s about being fulfilled, says Justin Bieber
Life isn't about having fun, it's about being fulfilled, says Justin Bieber

Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber is doing his best to show he's sincere about his transformation for the better, as he slowly steps out of his troubled past and heads towards maturity.

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard get a Walmart baby shower
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard get a Walmart baby shower

Baby Dilly won't be due until spring, but everybody around them, including Derick Dillard's coworkers from Walmart clearly cannot wait to meet the little boy as they threw a surprise baby shower for him and his wife Jill Duggar.

Kayla Mueller\'s memorial: \'You\'re in God\'s hands now\' says brother
Kayla Mueller's memorial: 'You're in God's hands now' says brother

Friends and family of Kayla Mueller gathered to honour her life in her hometown last night, just under two weeks after the aid worker was declared dead by Islamic State.

\'God put us together again\' – divorced couple to remarry after 43 years
'God put us together again' – divorced couple to remarry after 43 years

A 75-year-old couple are set to marry for a second time after getting engaged in Walmart over four decades since they split.

Iain Duncan Smith mocks \'dwindling relevance\' of Church of England
Iain Duncan Smith mocks 'dwindling relevance' of Church of England

Iain Duncan Smith has mocked the "dwindling relevance" of the Church of England.

Christian football team could be Britain\'s worst – but it\'s the nicest, says its manager
Christian football team could be Britain's worst – but it's the nicest, says its manager

Amory Green Rovers has lost every game this season, but its players are happy.

Libya bishop: \'I am ready for martyrdom and will not leave\'
Libya bishop: 'I am ready for martyrdom and will not leave'

The Italian Bishop of Tripoli has refused to leave the city in spite of death threats.

Russell Brand: \'I agree with the Church, politics is broken\'
Russell Brand: 'I agree with the Church, politics is broken'

Self-styled revolutionary Russell Brand has defended himself against criticism from the Church of England that someone had to counter his "sex appeal".

Obama: \'We are not at war with Islam\'
Obama: 'We are not at war with Islam'

Extremist groups like Islamic State do not represent real people of faith, President Obama said yesterday, insisting that "violent extremism" is not linked to true Islam.

Utah knocks Bible Belt off top spot in US churchgoing (thanks to Mormons)
Utah knocks Bible Belt off top spot in US churchgoing (thanks to Mormons)

A Gallup poll shows that more than half of Utah residents go to church.

Pope Francis \'gives LGBT Catholics VIP seats\'
Pope Francis 'gives LGBT Catholics VIP seats'

An American advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Catholics were given front row seats at Pope Francis' address on Ash Wednesday.

UN to investigate Islamic State organ harvesting claims
UN to investigate Islamic State organ harvesting claims

A key Iraqi diplomat yesterday accused Islamic State militants of harvesting and trafficking organs to help finance its brutal operations in the Middle East.