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Pakistan: At least 19 dead in mosque attack
At least 1 9 died when gunmen opened fire in a mosque during Friday prayers in Peshawar.

Playmobil Martin Luther model is fastest-selling ever
The great Reformer is a popular figure in Germany, which saw a rush to buy the plastic figurines.

Oklahoma clergy opposed to gay marriage won't be sued, say legislators
A bill approved in the state House of Representatives would protect them from prosecution if they refuse to preside over a same-sex wedding.

Turkish president offers Cuba a brand new mosque
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes Muslims discovered the Americas.

Chapel Hill: thousands mourn slain Muslims, police investigate religious motive for killing
Craig Hicks may have killed three young Muslims over a parking dispute.

Ukraine: 'Glimmer of hope' but fighting continues after deal is signed
Reports of a mass influx of Russian armour to rebel areas put the ceasefire in doubt.

US withdrawing most Ebola troops from West Africa
President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that all but 100 American troops sent to West Africa to help manage the Ebola outbreak will be withdrawn by April 30.

Two plead not guilty in staged kidnapping of Missouri boy
Two people in Missouri have pled not guilty in the case of a six-year-old boy kidnapped to be taught a lesson about strangers.

Middle school parents furious over '50 Shades of Grey' word puzzles
Parents at a Pennsylvania middle school were outraged this week after their children were assigned a "50 Shades of Grey" word search puzzle to complete.

Gay conversion therapy ruled fraudulent by New Jersey judge
Gay conversion therapy--a controversial practice meant to change a patient from homosexual to heterosexual-- was lambasted in a recent ruling by a New Jersey judge.

Not all celebrities grasp the true meaning of Christianity
Celebrities are probably some of the most influential people in the world, and that is why it's so painful for Christians to see them preach about their distorted views on Christianity.

Katy Perry said God spoke to her before Super Bowl performance
Pop singing sensation Katy Perry said that God spoke to her right before her Super Bowl XLIX performance, where she gave a touching rendition of her song "By the Grace of God."

Sadie Robertson's boyfriend helps calm her nightmares
Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson sure is one lucky girl! When she woke up from a nightmare, Sadie called up her boyfriend Blake Coward during the wee hours of the morning and sought comfort. Some guys would probably ignore the call and continue sleeping, while others might pick up angrily. But this is not the case for Sadie and Blake.

Emma Watson excited to play Belle in Disney's live action movie Beauty and the Beast
Harry Potter alum and UN Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will be playing the book-loving Belle in Disney's new movie Beauty and the Beast, the actress announced on her Facebook page.

Tom Hanks is the most trusted celebrity while NBC's Brian Williams took a nosedive in trust ratings
Tom Hanks is the most trusted celebrity while NBC's Brian Williams took a nosedive in trust ratings, the Celebrity DBI by The Marketing Arm revealed.

Texas teen gets fired over tweet rant
A Texas teen became an overnight internet star after she got fired from her pizza job before she even started because of a ranting tweet.