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Astronomers may have found ninth planet in outskirts of solar system: Bizarre world 10 times bigger than Earth
Astronomers may have found ninth planet in outskirts of solar system: Bizarre world 10 times bigger than Earth

Researchers Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown announced on Wednesday that there is a possibility of another planet lurking around the outskirts of our solar system. They nicknamed this yet-to-be-confirmed space object "Planet Nine."

Will the Pope visit Britain? \'Never say never\', Vatican official declares
Will the Pope visit Britain? 'Never say never', Vatican official declares

'Never say never' to the Pope visiting Britain, a Liverpool-born Archbishop and the Pope's Foreign Secretary told ITV News yesterday.

Russian Orthodox Christians take ice bath to mark Jesus\' baptism on Epiphany Day
Russian Orthodox Christians take ice bath to mark Jesus' baptism on Epiphany Day

As part of its yearly tradition to celebrate Epiphany Day, Orthodox Christians in Russia and Ukraine are celebrating the occasion by bathing or dipping on icy rivers and ponds across Europe.

Saeed Abedini: Freedom is like \'being born again\'
Saeed Abedini: Freedom is like 'being born again'

Pastor Saeed Abedini has said his release feels like "being born again" as he returns to the US today after being freed from Iranian prison.

Nearly 2,000 children referred for \'deradicalisation\' in the UK
Nearly 2,000 children referred for 'deradicalisation' in the UK

Nearly 2,000 children have been referred to the UK government's deradicalisation scheme, according to the BBC.

Iraqi Christian girl, 11, becomes Internet singing sensation after ISIS threatened to kill her and her family
Iraqi Christian girl, 11, becomes Internet singing sensation after ISIS threatened to kill her and her family

An 11-year old Christian girl who is now an Internet sensation after her spellbinding performance on The Voice Kids has told of her extraordinary story on how she ended up on the show because of the Islamic State (ISIS).

With sanctions lifted, Iran quickly bares plan to build 2 nuke plants with help from Russia and China
With sanctions lifted, Iran quickly bares plan to build 2 nuke plants with help from Russia and China

The Islamic Republic is set to start construction of two new nuclear power plants in the "near future" with the assistance from Russia and China, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization announced Tuesday.

Secularism in France needs overhaul to combat radicalisation, warns education minister
Secularism in France needs overhaul to combat radicalisation, warns education minister

France's principle of secularism needs to be "reappropriated" following fatal terrorist attacks in Paris, the country's Minister of Education has said.

Litvinenko inquiry finds Putin \'probably\' approved murder of Russian spy
Litvinenko inquiry finds Putin 'probably' approved murder of Russian spy

President Vladimir Putin probably approved a Russian intelligence operation to murder ex-KBG agent Alexander Litvinenko with radioactive polonium-210, a British inquiry into the 2006 killing in London concluded.

Central African Republic: 2.5 million people face hunger crisis, UN warns
Central African Republic: 2.5 million people face hunger crisis, UN warns

Two and a half million people in the CAR, half the population, have too little to eat because of conflict and insecurity, the UN World Food Programme said on Wednesday.

Pope Francis tells Davos elite: \'Do not forget the poor!\'
Pope Francis tells Davos elite: 'Do not forget the poor!'

Pope Francis told members of the world's wealthy political and economic elite on Wednesday that they should not be deaf to the cry of the poor and must consider their own role in creating inequality.

\'Duck Dynasty\' stars Alan and Lisa Robertson lead rally against abortion
'Duck Dynasty' stars Alan and Lisa Robertson lead rally against abortion

"Duck Dynasty" stars Alan and Lisa Robertson led the pro-life breakfast and march organised by North Carolina Right to Life in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday to share their protest against the legalisation of abortion.

Duggar pastor Ronnie Floyd tells Christians what to do when their faith is put to the test
Duggar pastor Ronnie Floyd tells Christians what to do when their faith is put to the test

Pastor Ronnie Floyd of Cross Church in Arkansas, also known as the family pastor of the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" offered tips on what people should do whenever their faith is being put to the test.

Tim Tebow advises people who idolise sports celebrities: Don\'t get carried away, focus on \'what really matters\'
Tim Tebow advises people who idolise sports celebrities: Don't get carried away, focus on 'what really matters'

Former NFL star and current SEC analyst Tim Tebow is a good role model on and off the football field. However, Tebow has some words of advice for those who get carried away with their idolisation of certain people and things.

Russell Moore compares Donald Trump to the \'golden calf\' in the Bible that Israelites wrongly worshipped
Russell Moore compares Donald Trump to the 'golden calf' in the Bible that Israelites wrongly worshipped

Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission president Russell Moore is not a fan of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. After hearing the business magnate speak at Liberty University on Monday, he decided to dress down the presidential hopeful in social media.

Russian Orthodox Church head blames rise of Islamic State to world\'s acceptance of homosexuality
Russian Orthodox Church head blames rise of Islamic State to world's acceptance of homosexuality

For the head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill, the rise of the radical jihadist group ISIS can be attributed to the world's acceptance of homosexuality.