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Day of mourning in Lebanon after 'despicable' bomb blasts kill 43
Lebanon observed a national day of mourning on Friday after two suicide bombs the day before killed 43 people in southern Beirut, in an act the United Nations condemned overnight as "despicable".
Myanmar: World leaders celebrate Aung San Suu Kyi's victory
The party of democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi has won a majority in Myanmar's parliament, the election commission said on Friday, giving it enough seats to elect its chosen candidate to the presidency when the new legislature convenes next year.
US airstrikes likely killed 'Jihadi John'
The United States on Thursday carried out an air strike in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John," who participated in gruesome videos showing the killings of American and British hostages, officials said.
Swastika-stamped pills resembling Ecstasy sweeping Iceland, putting people in state of delirium
A new pill emblazoned with a 'Swastika' and laced with LSD that puts people in a state of aggressive delirium and causes one to foam at the mouth is spreading rapidly across Iceland, worrying parents and prompting authorities to call for vigilance particularly among young people.
Russia building weapons that can penetrate any missile defences, bares Putin
If the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), led by the United States of America, is trying to build a formidable missile defense program, Russia is out to develop weapons that can penetrate it.
Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' voted most influential book
Majority of voters in a recent online poll chose the controversial book of English geologist Charles Darwin, "On The Origin of Species," as the piece of literature that influenced them the most.
Erase doubt in your prayer; simply trust God's love to give you wisdom and discernment, says Joyce Meyer
Well-loved Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer finds it absolutely amazing that God wants to have a relationship with His people, and this is why she considers prayer as a great privilege and not an obligation.
Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards bares own abortion experience: 3 'was as big as our family needed to be'
A lot of women who have had abortions in the past came to regret their decision. However, Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards is different since the decision to abort her fourth baby wasn't all that difficult, and there were no regrets on her part.
Six signs of a dysfunctional home group
Most of us will have been part of a slightly dodgy one at some point, and here's a few signs that yours might be one of them...
Beyond us and them: What real community should look like
The world's model for community engagement is not what should be mirrored in the church, writes Florence Taylor.
Bishop criticises UK government over climate change ahead of major Paris talks
The Bishop of Salisbury says "uncertainty about the Government's domestic commitment to renewable energy [is] puzzling".
Ten photographers using their talents for God's glory
Ten photo journalists are auctioning off their work to raise awareness for the work of international development agency Christian Aid.
Senior American church leader says there's no battle between science and faith
Faith and reason are complementary and compatible paths toward the knowledge of truth
Churches push for Europe-wide 'humanitarian visas' for refugees
Protestant churches in Italy have pushed for "humanitarian visas" to be issued to migrants across Europe.
Jerusalem: Would an 'international city' be the answer to Israeli-Palestinian clash?
The status quo is breaking down â and innovative, hopeful and daring solutions might be the only way forward
Anglican membership figures could be out by millions
According to official Anglican Communion figures, the estimated number of Anglicans in the world today is about 80 million. However problems with the reliability of the figures mean the number of active Anglicans could be far lower.