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Donald Trump says \'bad\' deal reached by US with Iran could lead to nuke \'holocaust\'
Donald Trump says 'bad' deal reached by US with Iran could lead to nuke 'holocaust'

Republican presidential bet Donald Trump warned that the Iran nuclear deal that that is being trumpeted by the Obama administration can lead to nuclear holocaust with the amount of money the country is getting.

Kidnapped Syrian priest released but others still missing
Kidnapped Syrian priest released but others still missing

A priest kidnapped in Syria a month ago has been released but others are still missing.

In this Alabama church, members praise the Lord, and then shoot at the gun range
In this Alabama church, members praise the Lord, and then shoot at the gun range

A church in Jemison, Alabama has opened a gun range to lure people into the congregation and put to use a land that once was full of the invasive kudzu plant and snakes.

Morgan Freeman tragedy: Exorcism link to \'senseless\' death of star\'s granddaughter
Morgan Freeman tragedy: Exorcism link to 'senseless' death of star's granddaughter

The tragedy highlights uncomfortable questions for Christians about what exorcism really is.

Pastor slams \'liberal\' society that condones gays, same-sex marriage, female preachers
Pastor slams 'liberal' society that condones gays, same-sex marriage, female preachers

Pastor Ben Bailey of the Central church of Christ in McMinnville, Tennessee offered harsh words against women preachers, homosexuality and same-sex marriage, and even went as far as saying that people belonging to the LGBT community are deserving of punishment and should be stoned.

ISIS threatens sex slavery for three Christian women
ISIS threatens sex slavery for three Christian women

ISIS has threatened that three Christian women, whose photos have been leaked on social media, will be sold as sex slaves.

Carl Lentz on Hillsong\'s \'gay-welcoming\' stance: Church seeks to \'reach all people\'
Carl Lentz on Hillsong's 'gay-welcoming' stance: Church seeks to 'reach all people'

Much has been said about Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston's stance regarding homosexuality and same-sex marriage, after he said that their church is "gay-welcoming" although not necessarily "gay-affirming." Now, Pastor Carl Lentz from Hillsong's New York City church is weighing in on the controversy, saying that it is wrong for the Christian community to judge churches that employ a different approach as them in bringing people to God.

Lying acceptable? Some politicians seem to think so, but not to God—Franklin Graham
Lying acceptable? Some politicians seem to think so, but not to God—Franklin Graham

People might think that lying is not a great sin, and sometimes people even convince that lying is okay just as long as no one gets hurt because of it. However, Reverend Franklin Graham is warning people to lying has grave consequences, and even though people manage to get away with their lies in this lifetime, the same cannot be said once they come face to face with God.

Europe on trial: Migrant crisis is a test of the continent\'s cohesion
Europe on trial: Migrant crisis is a test of the continent's cohesion

The influx of migrants has triggered a poisonous round of every-man-for-himself bickering.

China explosions: Toxic gas fears as workers struggle to clear site
China explosions: Toxic gas fears as workers struggle to clear site

The goal is to clear the chemicals before any rain falls, which could create further toxic gas.

Brown weighs in against Jeremy Corbyn in Labour leadership battle
Brown weighs in against Jeremy Corbyn in Labour leadership battle

A poll found voters believe Corbyn as leader would reduce its chances of winning an election.

11-year-old rape victim caught in middle of  abortion debate gives birth in Paraguay
11-year-old rape victim caught in middle of abortion debate gives birth in Paraguay

A pre-teen girl in socially conservative Paraguay who was denied an abortion by the government after being allegedly raped by her stepfather has given birth on Thursday, highlighting the intense debate between protecting life of the unborn and human rights.

Human heads, bodies on streets: 3 female defectors describe horrors in ISIS capital
Human heads, bodies on streets: 3 female defectors describe horrors in ISIS capital

Three women who defected from the extremist terror group Islamic State and fled to Turkey described what Raqqa in Syria is under the caliphate's clutches: a paradise turned horror movie.

US hostage Kayla Mueller tortured, raped by ISIS chief before she died, officials say
US hostage Kayla Mueller tortured, raped by ISIS chief before she died, officials say

US humanitarian aid worker Kayla Mueller was repeatedly raped by the top leader of the jihadist group Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, before her death earlier this year, said counter-terrorism authorities.

Universe dying as 200,000 galaxies around Earth burn themselves out, scientists say
Universe dying as 200,000 galaxies around Earth burn themselves out, scientists say

This week, a team of astronomers from around the world warned of a very related situation: the universe as we know it is already dying.

First Baptist Church in South Carolina hit for allowing same-sex union, gay ministers
First Baptist Church in South Carolina hit for allowing same-sex union, gay ministers

While most Christian churches across the United States are strongly opposing homosexuality and same-sex marriage, the First Baptist of Greenville in South Carolina has taken a different route: it has decided to allow not just gay unions, but also the ordination of gay and transgender ministers.