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Jana Duggar left in charge of caring for her niece Meredith while baby\'s father and her brother Josh is in rehab
Jana Duggar left in charge of caring for her niece Meredith while baby's father and her brother Josh is in rehab

While her brother Josh is completing his stint in the rehab facility Reformers Unanimous, the eldest Duggar daughter Jana, sometimes called the "Cinderella Duggar" has been given the responsibility of caring for his infant daughter Meredith Grace.

Franklin Graham tells LGBT community: \'We are all sinners\' but God loves sinners who repent
Franklin Graham tells LGBT community: 'We are all sinners' but God loves sinners who repent

Reverend Franklin Graham is trying to reach out to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community by sharing a message of inclusivity, compassion, and understanding: "We are all sinners."

Has Ben Carson said he believes US Presidency is God\'s plan?
Has Ben Carson said he believes US Presidency is God's plan?

Ben Carson has put the success of his campaign down to a "force greater than myself."

Rob Bell: Christians must not be consumed by fear
Rob Bell: Christians must not be consumed by fear

Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill church, has criticised those who engage in "pointless" online debates and urged Christians to "fear not" as the threat of terrorism grows.

Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met
Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met

Justin Welby has announced his support for UK air strikes in Syria, telling the House of Lords today that the criteria of a just war have been met.

The dark side of forgiveness: How churches sometimes ask too much
The dark side of forgiveness: How churches sometimes ask too much

Forgiveness can be a liberating and fulfilling experience. But it can be really, really hard.

Churches are becoming more welcoming to transgender people, says Cambridge academic
Churches are becoming more welcoming to transgender people, says Cambridge academic

A growing number of Churches around the world are taking an inclusive approach, according to Rev Duncan Dormer.

Hillary Clinton courts African-American vote at Martin Luther King Jr\'s church
Hillary Clinton courts African-American vote at Martin Luther King Jr's church

Hillary Clinton gave a rousing address at the historic church once pastored by Martin Luther King Jr on Tuesday, signalling her growing popularity with African-American voters.

Muslim guard hailed as hero for preventing ISIS suicide bomber from attacking packed Paris stadium
Muslim guard hailed as hero for preventing ISIS suicide bomber from attacking packed Paris stadium

The Nov. 13 attacks in six major sites in Paris which left 130 dead could have been worse if not for the alertness and diligence of a security guard who stopped a terrorist from entering the Stade de France.

Syrian priest: \'We can destroy ISIS without bombing\'
Syrian priest: 'We can destroy ISIS without bombing'

A Syrian priest has urged the UK not to undertake air strikes in his home country, as MPs meet today to vote on whether Britain should join the coalition against ISIS.

Christian girl, 8, stripped and beaten to punish uncle for dating Muslim
Christian girl, 8, stripped and beaten to punish uncle for dating Muslim

An eight-year old Christian girl has been beaten and striped naked in order to punish her uncle.

U.S. toughens requirements in visa waiver programme after Paris terror attacks
U.S. toughens requirements in visa waiver programme after Paris terror attacks

In a bid to keep out potential terrorists from the homeland, the Obama administration is now requiring countries participating in the visa waiver program to provide information about thousands of their nationals visiting the United States, including those which traditionally enjoy visa-free travel to the country.

Christmas toned down in Bethlehem as violence escalates
Christmas toned down in Bethlehem as violence escalates

Christmas is damped in Bethlehem after the Palestinian Authority asked governing bodies to tone down public celebrations this year as violence escalates between Palestinians and Israel, according to RNS.

Black pastors were \'prostitutes\' for meeting Trump, says pastor Jamal Bryant
Black pastors were 'prostitutes' for meeting Trump, says pastor Jamal Bryant

Around 100 pastors met Trump on Monday in a gathering that was controversial from the start.

Refugees persecuted for their faith should be given priority – US body
Refugees persecuted for their faith should be given priority – US body

The US must prioritise refugees based on their vulnerability, a top government body on religious freedom has said.

China: Pro-democracy campaigner sentenced to 6 years in jail
China: Pro-democracy campaigner sentenced to 6 years in jail

Guo Feixiong has received a six year jail sentence in the latest development of what campaigners are calling a crack down on human rights across the country.