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Thou Shalt Not Kill: Catholic Church in Philippines launches prayer campaign to stop drugs killings

A senior Catholic archbishop yesterday called for Filipinos to choose peace over violence and end a spate of drug-related killings that have divided the nation.

Indian pastor beaten and sent into coma by masked Hindu extremists

An Indian pastor who was in a coma after being beaten up by a gang of masked and drunken Hindu extremists has told how he had fearlessly shared the gospel with his attackers, and is now praying for them.

North Korea Christians in danger if Trump doesn't pursue peace, ex-missionary warns

North Korean Christians are in danger if Donald Trump continues his aggression towards Kim Jong Un, a former missionary in the pariah state is warning.

Trump hits out at North Korea: 'No dictator should ever underestimate American resolve'

US President Donald Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea when he arrived in Japan on Sunday, saying that the United States and its allies are prepared to defend freedom and that 'no dictator' should underestimate US resolve.

Saudi princes and ministers detained in anti-corruption probe

One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent businessmen and a former finance minister are among dozens detained in a probe by a new anti-corruption body, a senior Saudi official said on Sunday.

Increasing suicide rate worldwide predicted to surge in 2020; attempts to spread awareness strengthens

The rising suicide rate is being monitored worldwide with the numbers of death predicted to increase in 2020. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an individual claims his/her life every 40 seconds. The agency fears that come 2020, there will be a surge in the mortality rate involving suicide with a person taking his or her own life every 20 seconds.

Archaeologists used the Bible to search for Naboth's vineyard and now they've found it

Again and again, archaeology is confirming the biblical narrative, but this discovery is one of the coolest yet.

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

Ballistic missile tests by North Korea and its sixth and largest nuclear test, in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions, have exacerbated the most critical international challenge of Trump's presidency.

Islamic State on verge of defeat after fresh losses in Iraq, Syria

Officials on both sides of the border said its final defeat could come swiftly, although they still fear it will reconstitute as a guerrilla force, capable of waging attacks without territory to defend.

OnePlus 5T specs, release news: Handset officially confirmed with good old headphone jack

After a series of teasers on its official Twitter page, OnePlus finally confirmed the existence of the upgraded version of this year's flagship. Company CEO Pete Lau wrote a blog post on Thursday titled "The OnePlus 5T â Let's talk about the headphone jack," going in depth about the feature's usage and the reason behind its retention.

Egypt's President Sisi meets US evangelical leaders, promises to protect Christians

A delegation of evangelical leaders from the US has met with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo.

Pope's emotional anti-war plea at US military cemetery

Francis walked slowly and alone amid the rows of low white headstones in the shape of crosses and Stars of David,.

Samsung Galaxy S9 specs, release rumors: 2018 flagship to undergo drastic design changes; In-display fingerprint sensor cancelled?

Chinese leaker Ice universe has mysteriously posted on Twitter that the "back of the Galaxy S9 will change a lot." The handset will reportedly retain the headphone jack as well, but will exclude the in-display fingerprint sensor it once attempted to incroporate in the Galaxy S8.

Former child soldier in Lord's Resistance Army receives peace award