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Police make further arrest over Manchester attack as singer Ariana Grande visits victims in hospital
Police make further arrest over Manchester attack as singer Ariana Grande visits victims in hospital

Police said today that they had made a further arrest in connection with last month's suicide bombing on a concert in Manchester which killed 22 people.

Kabul goes into \'lock-down\' after protest clashes
Kabul goes into 'lock-down' after protest clashes

Streets in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul were closed on Saturday as authorities tried to prevent a repeat of a demonstration that degenerated into clashes between protesters and police and left four people dead.

Philippines casino attack was \'terrorist\' act, says senior law-maker
Philippines casino attack was 'terrorist' act, says senior law-maker

A gunman who stormed and torched a Manila casino, killing 36 people, was a 'lone wolf' terrorist, a top Philippines law-maker said on Saturday, contradicting the police's assertion that the man had merely wanted to steal gambling chips.

Evangelical church member admits in court to starting beating to expel \'homosexual demons\' from fellow member
Evangelical church member admits in court to starting beating to expel 'homosexual demons' from fellow member

One of five people charged with beating a fellow church member to expel 'homosexual demons' has admitted in court that she started the assault by slapping the man.

The one thing you need to know about choosing the right sunscreen
The one thing you need to know about choosing the right sunscreen

SPF is important but it's not the only factor in keeping your skin safe from harmful rays.

Finding it hard to forgive?  This is what you need to remember
Finding it hard to forgive? This is what you need to remember

There are many reasons it can be tough to forgive, but this battle is winnable my friend.

There\'s an important faith lesson hidden in Jesus\' response to blind Bartimaeus shouting at Him
There's an important faith lesson hidden in Jesus' response to blind Bartimaeus shouting at Him

He may have been a poor blind beggar, but there was something really remarkable about Bartimaeus.

What we can learn from Samuel\'s sorrow over Saul
What we can learn from Samuel's sorrow over Saul

Samuel 15:35 tells us that Samuel "constantly" mourned for Saul.

Grammy Award-winning Christian singer Mandisa shares her God-inspired tips for overcoming depression
Grammy Award-winning Christian singer Mandisa shares her God-inspired tips for overcoming depression

The Contemporary Christian singer has been vocal about battling depression after her close friend's death.

Archbishop Welby: \'It is our duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem just as they did in Nehemiah\'
Archbishop Welby: 'It is our duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem just as they did in Nehemiah'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited RCCG Jesus house to speak about the 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer movement.

Terrorist attacks like Manchester are a sign of End Times, says pastor
Terrorist attacks like Manchester are a sign of End Times, says pastor

"A lot of people, we look at something like Manchester and we think of lawbreakers but we don't think about a spirit behind that and where that originated from," says Phil Hotsenpiller.

Pentecost - what is it and why is it so important?
Pentecost - what is it and why is it so important?

Pentecost is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. The story is recounted in the Book of Acts. 'When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place,' we are told.

Jeremy Corbyn \'failing\' to tackle antisemitism says chair of Jewish Labour
Jeremy Corbyn 'failing' to tackle antisemitism says chair of Jewish Labour

Jeremy Corbyn is being accused of failing to take effective action against antisemitism by a senior member of his own party.

How can one of the world\'s most famous churches be in danger of actually falling down?
How can one of the world's most famous churches be in danger of actually falling down?

One of the most iconic churches in the world is in serious danger. Reports say concern is so high among experts that emergency work is required to prevent further damage at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Gay marriage in church in Scotland threatens more division for world Anglicans
Gay marriage in church in Scotland threatens more division for world Anglicans

Gay weddings in British churches are expected to be legalised for the first time next week with the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) likely to change their definition of marriage.

Christian candidates in the spotlight: \'Gay cure\' and Brexit in Brighton
Christian candidates in the spotlight: 'Gay cure' and Brexit in Brighton

With the General Election 2017 just days away Christian Today is zooming in on some crucial battleground seats where Christian candidates are in the spotlight.