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Sweden: Trollhattan stabbings were racist, police say
Sweden was shocked by Thursday's attack in which the assailant walked through a school stabbing students and staff in Trollhattan.
British support for staying in Europe has tumbled, says poll
An influx of migrants into Europe has pushed many voters towards opting for an exit.
In wake of Pope Francis' visit, more Americans support pro-life causes
The US visit of Pope Francis has increased Americans' pro-life support, a new poll showed.
Kerry's cautious hope for a reduction in Israeli-Palestinian violence
The US Secretary of State said he thought there were steps that could reduce the tensions.
'Duck Dynasty' star Korie Robertson promotes new book on guiding children through the storms of life
"Duck Dynasty" star Korie Robertson wants to be a loving and forgiving Christian - one who lives to serve God in all aspects of life and shuns all that is evil in this world. One of her favorite Bible passages reflects Korie's ideal as a Christian.
Oprah Winfrey seeks to inspire viewers on powers of faith in new 'Belief' series
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey encountered a lot of setbacks when she was trying to build her OWN Network back in 2011, especially considering discerning audience preferences and good ratings and profits. This prompted her to assess what it is that audiences really want to see on television, and the answer, after much reflection, is her new miniseries called "Belief."
Breaking world records: 428.2 million scriptures given out â including 34 million Bibles â last year
Bible distribution around the world reached its peak in 2014 with over 34 million Bibles sold and given out, showing a six percent increase from the numbers from 2013.
Fidelity in marriage frees couples, not traps them, says Pope Francis
Some people are afraid to get married because they fear that fidelity will make them feel trapped, but Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis is saying that contrary to popular belief, fidelity in marriage actually gives couples personal freedom.
More than half of American population opposes stricter gun control laws, poll shows
About half of Americans oppose stricter gun control laws, according to a new poll.
Radar scientists to use Halloween asteroid to test new NASA imaging capability
The Halloween asteroid's safe fly-by over the Earth will be an opportune time for radar scientists to test new capabilities to get images of space objects.
California city tries to silence church with hefty fines over noise produced by choir
The city of Oakland in California is aiming to silence a church by imposing a $500-a-day fine following a complaint by a neighbor over noise by church choir's practice at night.
Bishop Angaelos: Christians at risk of being left out by Syrian refugee schemes
Syrian Christians fleeing Islamic State are at risk of not having equal access to the Government's refugee scheme, the General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK said this evening.
Is the Church of England too left-wing?
Nick Baines, bishop of Leeds, has defended the Church of England as not being anti-Conservative. But is the Church of England actually institutionally left-wing?
Poll: Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in head-to-head battle for US presidency, 38%-36%
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump can beat his Democratic counterpart, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a head-to-head battle for the United States' presidency, a new survey revealed.
Donald Trump may shut down US mosques as part of anti-ISIS plan if elected president
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said he is open to the idea of closing down some suspicious mosques in the United States if he is elected as president, as part of his planned campaign against the jihadist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
IRS to recognise same-sex marriages in all US states for tax purposes
The US Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that it will recognize same-sex marriages recognized by any state, possession or territory of the United States for tax purposes.