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Downfall of European Union seen with leaders\' decision to welcome migrants
Downfall of European Union seen with leaders' decision to welcome migrants

The massive influx of migrants from the Middle East to Europe could lead to the "political and cultural downfall" of the European Union, a veteran columnist of The Telegraph, a British publication, warned.

Viral video: US officer grabs neck of female student, slams her on ground and drags her across floor for ignoring teacher\'s order
Viral video: US officer grabs neck of female student, slams her on ground and drags her across floor for ignoring teacher's order

South Carolina authorities are investigating the two videos that went viral on social media showing a male officer choking an African-American student, slamming her to the ground and then dragging her across a classroom floor while attempting to place her under arrest.

Russia uncovers ISIS plan to invade Central Asia; Putin itching to unleash 150,000 troops to fight jihadis

A massive army of Islamic State (ISIS) fighters coming from various nations are massing on Afghanistan's northern border ready to march and conquer neighbouring states, Russian intelligence officials have revealed.

Suspected rapist able to block UK attempt to deport him by claiming refugee status
Suspected rapist able to block UK attempt to deport him by claiming refugee status

An illegal immigrant who sexually molested a woman within days of his smuggle into Britain is reportedly blocking deportation attempts by claiming he is a Syrian refugee.

Ben Carson now leads GOP race; Christian leaders slam Donald Trump for questioning rival\'s faith
Ben Carson now leads GOP race; Christian leaders slam Donald Trump for questioning rival's faith

All of a sudden, there is a new Republican presidential frontrunner. For the first time, erstwhile leader Donald Trump has been overtaken by the fast-rising GOP star: Ben Carson.

US journalist asks fiery Muslim cleric: Why can\'t Jews pray at Temple Mount?
US journalist asks fiery Muslim cleric: Why can't Jews pray at Temple Mount?

A Muslim cleric apparently accused of playing a central role in instigating the current Palestinian "wave of terror" in Israel, has been challenged to explain why Jewish people cannot pray at the holiest site, the Temple Mount.

Church going millennials are defying our commitment-phobe stereotype
Church going millennials are defying our commitment-phobe stereotype

Millenials - we often get a hard time for being commitment-freaks who would fail to look beyond the next five minutes, but the church-going members of our generation are defying the odds.

Generous faith: Giving to charity a priority for millennial Christians
Generous faith: Giving to charity a priority for millennial Christians

Christians aged between 18 and 37 are "extremely generous" and giving to charity is a top priority for them, a new survey shows.

Torture, beatings and electric shocks: Iraqi prisoners speak about captivity under ISIS
Torture, beatings and electric shocks: Iraqi prisoners speak about captivity under ISIS

Iraqi prisoners, rescued from ISIS last week, have spoken of their treatment at the hands of the militants.

\'Defender of true marriage,\' Lillian Ladele dies
'Defender of true marriage,' Lillian Ladele dies

Lillian Ladele, who has been hailed a "defender of true marriage," has died.

\'Let there be light\': How to read Genesis 1
'Let there be light': How to read Genesis 1

The first chapters of the book of Genesis are all too often made into a theological battleground.

New Spiritual Disciplines: No.3 – The discipline of Optimism
New Spiritual Disciplines: No.3 – The discipline of Optimism

There aren't many things that Britain leads the world in anymore, but we're still the world champions of cynicism.

New Spurgeon Library hopes to \'advance the gospel of Jesus Christ\'
New Spurgeon Library hopes to 'advance the gospel of Jesus Christ'

The Spurgeon Library, housing more than 6,000 books and artefacts from the preacher's personal collection, has been dedicated at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Transgender, the future, and how Christians should respond
Transgender, the future, and how Christians should respond

Andy Hunter looks to the future, and what it might mean for our understanding of gender.

Academic boycott of Israel: Another front in human rights battle
Academic boycott of Israel: Another front in human rights battle

Academics say they will not visit Israel's universities, act as academic referees or participate in conferences organised by them.

Catholic nun excommunicated for being secretly ordained as a priest
Catholic nun excommunicated for being secretly ordained as a priest

A Roman Catholic nun has been excommunicated and dismissed from her religious order last week after admitting that she was secretly ordained as a priest earlier this year.