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Medieval Skeletons found under lavatory block in Westminster Abbey
Medieval Skeletons found under lavatory block in Westminster Abbey

The remains of at least 50 individuals, all believed to have lived through the events of 1066, have been discovered in Westminster Abbey, along with the skeleton of a three-year-old child.

Christian in prison for praying dies after being denied medication
Christian in prison for praying dies after being denied medication

A Christian man who was jailed for praying has died in Laos after he was denied vital medication for his diabetes.

I am not left wing, says Pope
I am not left wing, says Pope

On the flight from Cuba, Pope Francis said during a half-hour press conference that he was not left wing: "Some people might say some things sounded slightly more leftish, but that would be a mistake of interpretation."

Christian held as domestic slave by Hindu employers wins payout for religious discrimination
Christian held as domestic slave by Hindu employers wins payout for religious discrimination

Permila Tirkey was banned from bringing her Bible to Britain and had to sleep on a mattress on the floor.

Bangladeshi atheist \'kill list\' includes nine UK bloggers
Bangladeshi atheist 'kill list' includes nine UK bloggers

A 'kill list' has been published by a militant Islamic group in Bangladesh which includes nine British-based bloggers.

Dozens of ISIS fighters killed in Syrian airstrikes
Dozens of ISIS fighters killed in Syrian airstrikes

ISIS have continued to suffer losses as Syrian government warplanes maintain their bombardment of the group's strongholds.

Phyllis Tickle: Five quotes from a modern prophet
Phyllis Tickle: Five quotes from a modern prophet

Author and scholar Phyllis Tickle, who has died aged 81, was widely respected for her spiritual writing and keen-eyed analysis of the modern Church scene.

Jill Dillard now a certified professional midwife; Derick could not be any prouder
Jill Dillard now a certified professional midwife; Derick could not be any prouder

All of Jill Dillard's time spent behind the books and years of practice and learning has finally paid off, for she is now a certified professional midwife (CPM).

Pastor Shane Idleman tells the best way to distinguish false prophets from real ones
Pastor Shane Idleman tells the best way to distinguish false prophets from real ones

The apostle Paul has already warned in the Bible that there will come a time when the world would suffer from the doctrine of false and counterfeit prophets, and while this is disheartening, Pastor Shane Idleman said that there are ways for people to distinguish God's real prophets from the fake ones.

Jimmy Carter won\'t let cancer stop him from sharing God\'s Word every Sunday
Jimmy Carter won't let cancer stop him from sharing God's Word every Sunday

Even as he battles brain cancer, former United States President Jimmy Carter remains committed to fulfill his day-to-day duties; in particular, he does not want to miss preaching at the Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown in Plains, Georgia.

Love tips: How husbands can make their wives feel happy, contented and loved
Love tips: How husbands can make their wives feel happy, contented and loved

Marriage is a wonderful thing, but sometimes, things can get a little lonely or sour for some couples especially if they don't take care of one another. More often than not, wives feel neglected because their husbands are too busy with work or are more interested to hang out with their friends.

Britain, France say EU should help countries near Syria take more refugees
Britain, France say EU should help countries near Syria take more refugees

EU countries should do more to return migrants to their own countries if they do not have "a genuine claim to asylum".

Volkswagen diesel scandal spreads as pressure mounts on chief executive
Volkswagen diesel scandal spreads as pressure mounts on chief executive

The falsified US vehicle emission tests could affect 11 million of its cars around the globe.

Red carpet welcome for Pope Francis at start of US visit
Red carpet welcome for Pope Francis at start of US visit

Schoolchildren chanted "We love Francis, yes we do. We love Francis, how about you?"

Hungary mobilises troops, unemployed and convicts to keep out migrants
Hungary mobilises troops, unemployed and convicts to keep out migrants

While Europe dithered over a collective response, Hungary took matters into its own hands.

Critics slam President Obama for showing \'weakness\' vs. China as Xi begins US visit
Critics slam President Obama for showing 'weakness' vs. China as Xi begins US visit

A top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said that imposing punishment on cyber attackers before the state visit of Pres. Xi Jinping is not helpful for both parties, according to The Hill.