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Classic arcade video game 'Double Dragon' now available on the Switch
The Nintendo Switch Eshop is bursting with new game releases this week, and one of them is the classic retro beat 'em up video game "Double Dragon."

'God of War' Stone Mason edition now available for pre-order on Gamestop
PS4-exclusive "God of War's" official release dates are still elusive, but already a special collector's edition of the game is available for pre-order at GameStop.
Mike Pence pressurises Egypt's Sisi over attacks on Christians
Vice President Mike Pence pressured Egypt's leader over religious freedom and attacks on Christians on Saturday as the pair met on the first leg of a three-country tour of the Middle East.

Top Cardinal in rare rebuke of Pope Francis over sex abuse comments
A key US cardinal distanced himself from comments by Pope Francis on sexual abuse, saying they had caused 'great pain,' a remarkable move pointing to divisions in the Roman Catholic Church over how to treat accusers.
President Trump one year on: How Mike Pence's agenda marches on
In a year marked by chaos and infighting in Trump's White House, Pence has been one of the most effective administration officials in advancing his own policy goals.

Donald Trump addresses March for Life: 'Abortion is wrong. It has to change'
President Donald Trump criticized US abortion laws as among the most permissive in the world in a speech to anti-abortion activists at the annual March for Life on Friday, and pledged his administration would always defend 'the right to life'.
Pope Francis attacks 'consumerist greed' harming Amazon rainforest
Pope Francis issued a ringing defence of the people and the environment of the Amazon on Friday, saying big business and 'consumerist greed' could not be allowed to destroy a natural habitat vital for the entire planet.
US government in shutdown after Democrats and Republicans fail to reach a deal
The US government shut down at midnight on Friday after Democrats and Republicans, locked in a bitter dispute over immigration and border security, failed to agree on a last-minute deal to fund its operations.
Donald Trump reveals 2017 Fake News Awards
President Donald Trump has finally revealed his list of 2017 Fake News Awards. The list includes some of the biggest media companies not only in the United States but in the whole world.
Donald Trump news: POTUS accuses Russia of helping North Korea rather than helping the U.S. mend the conflict
United States President Donald Trump accuses Russia of aiding North Korea to avoid international sanctions. Trump stated that the country is not doing its part in solving the international crisis involving the rogue nation.

Global evangelist Luis Palau diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer: 'I'm ready' to go home
The renowned global evangelist Luis Palau revealed this week a dire diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer. In a candid, emotional video with two of his sons, Palau said he was emotional but ready for the end of earthly life, and that 'it would take literally a miracle' for his new condition not to be fatal.

MEP Jonathan Arnott resigns from UKIP, saying he's freer to speak out as a Christian
Another UKIP Member of the European Parliament has resigned from the party, saying it has 'significantly shifted its position on religious and cultural issues' .

Trump's evangelical advisers back Democrat Pelosi in urging protection for immigrant 'Dreamers'
Several members of Trump's evangelical advisory council gathered yesterday in support of Democrat and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, in a bipartisan effort to fight for the preservation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration program.

Black-clad protesters tear down divisive red 'Satan' statue in Athens
Black-clad protesters in Athens, Greece have torn down a controversial winged sculpture that has been likened to a statue of Satan.

Cathedrals in crisis over bad management and rising costs
Ineffective management and serious failings from clergy have left a number of England's cathedrals at 'severe financial risk', a report by the Church of England has found.

Most Americans don't trust Trump 'at all' â but most Christians still pray for him
One year into the Trump presidency, a new poll has surveyed US adults on their perspective on the controversial administration. Most Americans do not trust the president 'at all', but while Trump has frequently divided US Christians, most from all denominations still pray for him.