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Syria: Six dead after bomb targets Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims
A bomb tore apart a bus carrying Lebanese Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims in Damascus on Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding 19 in a rare attack at the centre of the Syrian capital.

Muslim tolerance rally disrupted by protesters
A largely Muslim group rallying for religious tolerance in Texas was met by a small but vocal group of protesters on Thursday.

Disney introduces first Latina princess
A spinoff of Disney Junior's popular animated series "Sofia the First" will introduce the company's first Latina princess.

Mother of 6 refused to terminate pregnancy after cancer diagnosis
A Colorado woman received great news earlier this month when she found out that both she and her baby are in good health despite a cancer diagnosis early on in her pregnancy.

Family group slams 'Sex Box' reality show
A children and families advocacy organisation is up in arms over a new reality show coming to WE TV next month.

National presidents ban University of Virginia sororities from frat events
In the wake of the University of Virginia (UVA) rape scandal, the presidents of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) banned their sororities from participating in events during Boys' Bid Night on Saturday.
Fossil may indicate a new kind of ancient human
Scientists say a jawbone discovered in Taiwan may provide clues to a prehistoric human that was not previously known to exist.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 crash declared an 'accident'
The loss of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was declared an accident by the Malaysian government on Thursday.

Christian singer Carman shares testimony of cancer victory
Platinum recording artist Carman shared before and after photos with his Facebook fans on Tuesday following his successful cancer treatment.

Prison chaplain receives $4M after NYPD cop breaks his leg
A prison chaplain was awarded $3.95 million earlier this month after an NYPD officer broke his leg during a 2010 arrest.

'David and Goliath' director says film will honour the Lord
"David and Goliath" director Tim Chey addressed the comparisons between his upcoming film and last year's biblical epics at a recent press junket in Los Angeles.

Elderly woman leaves touching note for her husband before her passing
An elderly man in Mississippi recently received a touching note from his wife of 60 years, days after she passed away earlier this month.

Critical computers disabled by pilots moments before AirAsia crash
Sources close to the AirAsia Flight QZ8501 investigation reported this week that the pilots disabled critical computer systems moments before the plane plummeted into the Java Sea.

ISIS threatens to behead President Obama in new video
A chilling new video from the Islamic State includes the beheading of a Kurdish fighter, and death threats against President Barack Obama and Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani.

Experts say ISIS has over 45,000 Twitter accounts
A social media expert told Congress on Tuesday that the Islamic State has over 45,000 Twitter accounts to attract followers from around the globe.

Bible scholars outline God's plan for 'ultimate justice' against ISIS
Bible scholars Dr Charles Dyer and Pastor Mark Tobey say Christians have no reason to fear threats from the Islamic State (IS), and should rest in their faith in the Lord.