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Help make girls more confident, says first woman bishop to speak in House of Lords
The Bishop of Gloucester used her maiden speech as the first woman bishop ever to speak in the House of Lords to raise concerns about the loss of confidence among young people, especially girls.
Universe's mystery deepens: Powerful radio waves spotted in multiple bursts, not just in single flashes
FRBs have been long thought to just exist as quick explosions, much like a camera flash in outer space. However, astronomers recently spotted an FRB that does not look like a flash, but whose appearance is more similar a strobe light, or a crooked line of bright light.
'Game changer': How EU could shut Turkish door on migrants
A European Union draft deal with Turkey to stop migrants reaching Greece introduces a harder edge of coercion to what critics have derided as a hitherto feeble EU response to a crisis tearing it apart.
North Korea will be 'vaporised' if it launches nuke attacks on other nations, says ex-Pentagon official
Former Deputy Undersecretary for Defense Jed Babbin, who served under the administration of President George H.W. Bush, said other countries will not hesitate to pulverize North Korea if it decides to use its supposed nuclear weapons
Breakthrough in cancer research: New 'personalised' treatment addresses tumour mutations
Researchers were able to reach a new breakthrough in cancer research by coming up with a treatment that capitalizes on common mutations -- ones that could be isolated and fought off by certain immune cells.
Alabama Supreme Court dismisses suit vs. same-sex marriage but slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling as 'immoral'
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition to stop same-sex marriage in the state but issued a lengthy opinion that severely criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Obergefell v. Hodges as "immoral" and "lawless."
California pro-LGBT bill aims to impose travel ban to 21 states that have religious freedom laws
An assemblyman in California has introduced two bills including one that would discriminate by banning travel to 21 states that have Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) laws that are seen as against LGBTs.
Bill to make abortion murder in the first degree filed by Oklahoma state senator
A state senator in Oklahoma has introduced a bill that makes abortion a crime.
Pennsylvania pastor, mayor lead volunteers in feeding the homeless every Friday
Every Friday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a group of volunteers led by a pastor provides meals to the homeless.
Church etiquette: do we need rules on how to behave at Church?
A few weeks ago a note was inserted into every newsletter at my Church. The note listed a set of points on how to behave respectfully before, during and after Mass. It wasn't the first time I'd seen such a note and I doubt it will be the last.
Forgiveness can be tough. Here's why we must do it
CS Lewis once described "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" as the most unpopular of the Christian virtues because in Christian terms "neighbour" encompasses enemies and because of this the command requires that we forgive our enemies.
International Women's Day: Words of Wisdom from 4 Remarkable Christian Women
This International Women's Day, we take a look at four remarkable Christian women from various fields, of various time periods, and their words of wisdom.
Franklin Graham says American military is at its weakest, hopes next president will be able to restore its might
Reverend Franklin Graham is lamenting the current state of the U.S. military, and he is sincerely hoping that the country's next president would be able to drum up more support for them.
Christian mom doesn't want people to pray for her young daughter with facial tumour, citing this reason
Prayers are meant to honour and give thanks to God, or ask God for miracles and care for His children. As much as Christian mother Katie Crenshaw appreciates people's prayers for her daughter Charlie, who was born with a capillary hemangioma on her face, she would like it if people stop doing so.
Pastor Steven Andrew calls on American Christians to repent of '12 national sins'
Steven Andrew, who is the pastor of USA Christian Church and author of "God's Plan for the USA," is encouraging Christians from all over the world to repent of 12 national sins from now until May 5, 2016, which is the National Day of Prayer.
'Of Kings and Prophets' assailed by parents' group for its 'violent and sex-drenched' content
The Parents Television Council is objecting to the ABC show "Of Kings and Prophets," which would premiere on March 8. Even though the series is based on the story of King David from the Bible, the PTC is warning the nation's top 200 advertisers that there are lots of inappropriate content in the show.