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Gates to Goliath's city discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a gate and fortifications of a city that Christian tradition says was home to Goliath.
Republicans unfazed by Senate defeat in Planned Parenthood vote, vow more fights
Republicans will continue efforts to defund reproductive health care provider Planned Parenthood in the wake of a defeat of a bill in the Senate.
City of Houston taken to court for plan to take over property of 2 Christian churches
The City of Houston's housing authority has been sued Tuesday for trying to condemn two churches to make way for its affordable housing and public library.
Obama warns of dangers to Israel if Iran deal blocked: US Jewish leader
President Barack Obama told US Jewish leaders it was likely rockets would fall on Tel Aviv if a nuclear deal with Iran was blocked and military action ensued, one of them said on Wednesday.
India floods derail trains, killing 21 people
Two express trains derailed into a river in central India overnight after flood water weakened the tracks, killing 21 people, state officials said on Wednesday.
Turkey says coalition to launch 'comprehensive battle' on Islamic State
Turkey said on Wednesday a US-led coalition will soon launch a "comprehensive battle" against Islamic State militants in northern Syria from Turkish air bases.
Jeremy Corbyn says Tony Blair should stand trial if he committed war crime over Iraq
Tony Blair should be tried for war crimes over the 2003 Iraq war if evidence shows he broke international law, Jeremy Corbyn has said.
South Sudanese pastors facing death penalty freed
Two South Sudanese pastors facing trial for espionage in Sudan have been freed.
Intel experts call for criminal inquiry on Hillary Clinton over email controversy
The controversy surrounding former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email that contains hundreds of classified Information has reached a new level after some secrecy experts called for criminal inquiry against her.
Cameroon: 7 killed and 20 taken in suspected Boko Haram attack
At least seven people were killed and about 20 others were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants in an overnight raid on a village near Cameroon's northern border, a senior military officer said on Tuesday.
Donald Trump more than doubles support rating in last 2 months, latest poll shows
The number of Republican voters who would like to consider nominating real estate mogul Donald Trump as GOP candidate for 2016 U.S. Presidential polls has more than doubled in the last two months, a new poll revealed.
Iran scoffs at Obama officials, says talk on nuke deal for 'domestic consumption' only
Iranian officials downplayed comments by US officials on the historic nuclear agreement recently hammered out by Iran and six world powers, saying they are made only for "domestic consumption."
God's immense mercy, not judgment, can be found in Confession, Pope Francis says
While everyone feels shame before going to Confession, it is through the sacrament that we experience God's mercy, Pope Francis said in his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
Cuba witnessing Christianity boom as Bible copies pour into communist-ruled country
Christians in Cuba received tens of thousands of Bibles last month from the International Missions Board.
Asia Bibi's lawyer blames Pakistani government for failure
The Pakistani government has failed to uphold numerous legal requirements in the case against Asia Bibi, her lawyer has said.
5-year-old girl saves injured mom, baby brother after horrific car crash in Canada
Online readers are celebrating the heroism of a five-year-old girl, who is believed to have saved the lives of her mother and infant brother from a serious car accident in Canada last June.