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President Obama the Antichrist? Not really, but he's 'paving the way,' evangelists say
Is President Obama the Antichrist? Not exactly, according to Christian evangelists, but they believe the American leader is "paving the way" for the Antichrist.
ISIS plotting mass casualty attacks? US officials see competition with al-Qaeda
The Islamic State (ISIS) may be plotting to hold mass casualty attacks, according to intelligence community.
Bubonic plague cases in Colorado: Another sign heralding the 2nd Coming of Christ?
The bubonic plagueâalso called Black Death and considered the "greatest catastrophe ever' having killed millions of people at one point in medieval historyâhas reappeared in the United States, claiming a second victim last week in Colorado.
Chinese cross removal campaign is 'trampling on Christianity' says Archbishop
The head of the Anglican church in Hong Kong has spoken out against the campaign to remove crosses from churches in the Chinese province of Zhejiang.
Christian Service Brigade offers alternative after Boy Scouts opens doors to gay leaders
A 77-year-old Christian ministry is offering an alternative to scouting after the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) decided to allow openly gay adult leaders and employees into the organization.
Man, 90, says God gave him strength to save wheelchair-bound wife, 89, from fire
A 90-year-old man rescued her 89-year-old wife from a fire at their home in North Carolina and thanked God for giving him strength when he ran to a neighbor for help.
Homes built for the families of Coptic Christians martyred by ISIS
A leading US charity is building homes for the families of the 20 young Coptic Christians martyred by Islamic State earlier this year.
70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons
"With war one always loses," the Pope said. "The only way to win a war is never to wage it."
Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown
The Eritrean priest at the centre of the BBC Songs of Praise episode has said that he does not want his face shown.
Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds
An analysis of studies found that religious people report less pain, better mental health and are better able to carry on functioning than non-religious people.
The Church in the Middle East is 'dissolving in front of our eyes' says Archbishop
The Christian Church is "dissolving" in front of the eyes of its own people in its ancient homelands in the Middle East, according to a senior Archbishop from the stricken nation.
South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, threatens retaliation
The South's military claimed the North had planted mines that wounded two of its soldiers.
We're sorry: Japan's Prime Minister to apologise for wartime atrocities 70 years on
Shinzo Abe has to face down critics wanting an end to a cycle of apologies they see as humiliating.
Foreign Secretary: Migrants threaten Europe's standard of living
Philip Hammond said the EU was unable to take in millions of people seeking a new life.
Gray figure captured on camera during President Obama's visit to Kenya?
A gray figure was captured passing through the camera when President Obama landed at the airport in Nairobi last July 24.
Israel jails two more far-right Jews without trial
Israel jailed two suspected Jewish militants without trial on Sunday, the second time the measure has been used to detain Israeli citizens since the lethal torching of a Palestinian home.