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Amy Duggar King says people are often too selfish to even consider that they\'re hurting other people
Amy Duggar King says people are often too selfish to even consider that they're hurting other people

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, newly-married Amy Duggar King is reflecting on all the lessons she've learned this year, and what she will be doing with her newfound knowledge moving forward.

Schools shut down in Islam calligraphy row
Schools shut down in Islam calligraphy row

All schools in one district in Virginia in the US were shut yesterday after fierce controversy about a geography lesson where students were asked to trace the Muslim declaration of faith in Arabic calligraphy.

Civil partnerships: ten years on
Civil partnerships: ten years on

Nearly 140,000 people have entered into a civil partnership since the first one took place ten years ago today.

Christmas shopping made easy (and ethical)
Christmas shopping made easy (and ethical)

Don't panic! We've got the definitive shopping list with added feel-good factor

A \'milestone\' to peace: UN powers unite to endorse plan for Syria
A 'milestone' to peace: UN powers unite to endorse plan for Syria

A UN plan to build peace in Syria is a "milestone" to end the conflict, according to US Secretary of State, John Kerry.

Rwandans approve extension of Presidential term
Rwandans approve extension of Presidential term

Rwandans voted overwhelmingly to support changes to the constitution that would allow President Paul Kagame to extend his term in office, possibly until 2034, provisional results showed on Saturday.

\'Vital\' change increases chances EU referendum next year
'Vital' change increases chances EU referendum next year

David Cameron gave his strongest hint yet on Friday that he would hold a referendum on EU membership next year, saying 2016 would see the 28-member bloc finally address Britons' concerns.

Pastor Judah Smith shares what it\'s like to be a celebrity pastor: \'My passion is to help everyone\'
Pastor Judah Smith shares what it's like to be a celebrity pastor: 'My passion is to help everyone'

With his fashionable clothes, casual preaching style, and close friendship with big names from the entertainment industry, Pastor Judah Smith of The City Church in Seattle, Washington has easily been recognized as a celebrity pastor.

Migrants entering Europe in 2015 nears one million
Migrants entering Europe in 2015 nears one million

The number of migrants and refugees entering Europe so far this year is expected to reach one million in the coming days after the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed 991,000 have arrived so far.

Christmas advice for divorced or separated persons: Managing expectations is key to survival, says pastor

Pastor Andy Stanley of the North Point Community Church understands that the Christmas season, despite being a cause for merriment for lots of individuals, can be extremely difficult for some - especially those who are going through it as a recently separated or divorced person.

7 evangelical Christians jailed for refusing to convert not to Islam but to Catholicism in Mexico
7 evangelical Christians jailed for refusing to convert not to Islam but to Catholicism in Mexico

Seven evangelical Christians are facing a different kind of persecution—this time not by Islamic radicals but, surprisingly, by fellow Christ-believing Catholics.

Site where Jesus Christ drove demons into the sea uncovered, confirming biblical event
Site where Jesus Christ drove demons into the sea uncovered, confirming biblical event

If Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues his winning streak culminating in his election as the next U.S. president in November next year, he may receive his warmest congratulations not from Western leaders who have expressed their displeasure at his inflammatory remarks.

Putin, Trump swap praises, heralding better U.S.-Russia ties if GOP front-runner wins White House
Putin, Trump swap praises, heralding better U.S.-Russia ties if GOP front-runner wins White House

If Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues his winning streak culminating in his election as the next U.S. president in November next year, he may receive his warmest congratulations not from Western leaders who have expressed their displeasure at his inflammatory remarks.

New York pizza shop owner pleads guilty to helping ISIS by recruiting people, raising funds and providing logistics
New York pizza shop owner pleads guilty to helping ISIS by recruiting people, raising funds and providing logistics

An owner of a pizza shop in New York has pleaded guilty to providing support to ISIS by recruiting people to join the terrorist group, raising funds and providing logistics.

7 awesome Bible verses that can be used for family Christmas cards
7 awesome Bible verses that can be used for family Christmas cards

Writing to friends and family at Christmas is a tradition worth keeping. Here are some ideas for your cards this year.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian finds \'healing\' after divorce from wife
Pastor Tullian Tchividjian finds 'healing' after divorce from wife

The year 2015 has been an extremely difficult one for Billy Graham's grandson Pastor Tullian Tchividjian. After he found out that his wife Kim cheated on him, he sought comfort in a friend, and he later engaged in an extramarital affair himself.