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Over 160 ISIS militants killed in coalition airstrike in Iraq; jihadists surround Mosul with oil tanks
The Islamic State (ISIS) militants were caught flatfooted. While they were gathering at a village in Iraq, warplanes from the U.S.-led coalition swooped in and dropped bombs, killing more than 160 of the jihadists, the Nineveh Operations Command of the Iraqi military announced on Thursday, according to Iraqi News.
Boko Haram militants shoot Christians returning home from church in Nigeria, killing 8; 2 other attacks claim 10 lives
They were lying in ambush. When the Boko Haram militants on board motorbikes saw a group of Christians returning home from church service, they opened fire, killing eight of them, according to survivors.
Chinese businessman who converted to Christianity from Buddhism to build $1.2m Noah's Ark replica
Another life-sized Noah's Ark replica in the making?
Jeremy Corbyn Re-elected As Labour Leader, Calls For Unity
Jeremy Corbyn has been re-elected as leader of the Labour party, beating his rival Owen Smith and winning a slightly bigger mandate than when he succeeded the former leader Ed Miliband last year.
6 Ways To Welcome Students To Your Church
Right now some fresh-faced University students will be looking for a Church. How can you best welcome them in?
Struggling With Comparing Yourself To Others? Time To Do Something About It
If you're exhausted by the battle to stay ahead, maybe it's time to break your programming and turn comparison on its head.
Why The Church Has Got To Start Caring About Persecuted Christians
President of Open Doors UK & Ireland, Eddie Lyle, speaks to Christian Today about the worst places to be a Christian, and why it's time for the Church to speak up.
Twelve Killed In Iraq In First Attack Of Its Kind Since 2015
Twelve people were killed on Saturday when militants attacked a police checkpoint north of Tikrit and then detonated car bomb at the entrance to the city, Iraqi police and military sources said.
Three Shot Dead In Washington Mall Shooting
Three people were shot dead and two were wounded during a shooting at a mall on Friday in northwest Washington state where authorities were searching for the gunman, several media outlets reported.
'Most Of The Victims Are Under Rubble': Warplanes In Fresh Attack On Rebel Areas In Aleppo
Warplanes mounted a new wave of heavy air strikes on rebel-held areas of Aleppo on Saturday, rebel sources, a worker and a war monitor reported, pressing a major offensive by the Russian-backed Syrian military to take back the whole city.
Russell Moore says President Obama 'very passionate' about prison reform
Russell Moore â the president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, which is the public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention â met with U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday to discuss prison reform.
Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall on what makes their Christian music sound great
The Christian band Casting Crowns has reached a career milestone with over 10 million albums sold, and they are planning to increase numbers ever since the release of their new album called "The Very Next Thing."
Pastor Saeed Abedini reveals U.S. paid Iran $400-M ransom for his release but not for his plane ticket back home
After languishing in an Iranian prison for three years, Pastor Saeed Abedini could hardly believe his luck when he was finally freed.
Christian NBA star Jeremy Lin joining the Hulk as a Marvel comic book character
Christian NBA star Jeremy Lin â whose amazing exploits with the New York Knicks in 2012 sparked a global following known as "Linsanity" â is going to appear in the pages of the Marvel comic book "Totally Awesome Hulk," which is due for release this December.
Christian author says women can enjoy their marriages more if they learn to be submissive
Italian writer Costanza Miriano knows the secret to a happy marriage. The author of the bestselling book "Marry Him and Be Submissive" says women should adhere to the advice given by St. Paul - sotto messo, which means to be "placed under" their husbands.
Tired of ministry work? Here are some things you can do to recharge
Ministry sure is fulfilling, but it is very tiring.