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Senior lawyers launch devastating critique on church law reform plans
Senior lawyers launch devastating critique on church law reform plans

Senior church lawyers have issued a devastating critique of plans to reform established Church law by a radical process of deregulation.

Donald Trump to Pope Francis: \'ISIS wants to get you\'
Donald Trump to Pope Francis: 'ISIS wants to get you'

Donald Trump would tell Pope Francis "ISIS wants to get you," if the pontiff criticised capitalism during his visit to the U.S. next month.

Synagogue in Mary Magdalene\'s town  where Jesus preached unearthed in Israel
Synagogue in Mary Magdalene's town where Jesus preached unearthed in Israel

Recently, archaeologists unearthed a first-century synagogue under a purchased land in northern Israel, believed to be part of Mary Magdalene's home town.

Venice mayor bans gay children\'s books, drawing ire of British singer Elton John
Venice mayor bans gay children's books, drawing ire of British singer Elton John

Award-winning "Candle in the Wind" singer Elton John, who is a married bisexual and has been a strong supporter of LGBT social movements is now fuming against the decision made by Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro, who banned gay children's books in the popular European city.

Church holds key to sustained happiness, \'keeps depression at bay,\' UK study finds
Church holds key to sustained happiness, 'keeps depression at bay,' UK study finds

For people who are searching for the secret of "sustained happiness" and fulfillment, then they need not look any further than constant attendance to church.

Germany backs Greek bailout as Tsipras considers early polls
Germany backs Greek bailout as Tsipras considers early polls

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said the country should get "a new start".

Calais: France and Britain target traffickers, step up police operations
Calais: France and Britain target traffickers, step up police operations

Both countries will contribute police resources to a shared "command and control" centre.

Turkey: Eight soldiers killed, Istanbul palace attacked as unrest mounts
Turkey: Eight soldiers killed, Istanbul palace attacked as unrest mounts

Two members of a "terrorist group" were caught after attacking the Dolmabahce palace.

Robertson family thank fans and crew as \'Duck Dynasty\' celebrates 100 episodes
Robertson family thank fans and crew as 'Duck Dynasty' celebrates 100 episodes

The Robertson family from the reality show "Duck Dynasty" are feeling elated for managing to make it to 100 successful episodes, and they are extending their thanks to their fans and the entire crew of the show for working tirelessly with them year after year.

Iran seeks to join US-led coalition against  ISIS amid nuclear deal controversy
Iran seeks to join US-led coalition against ISIS amid nuclear deal controversy

With its nuclear deal with the US and other other countries under scrutiny, Iran plans to join the world alliance including the West and Arab states against the Islamic State .

Gay union offshoot: In Tennessee, mother and father now called \'Parent 1,\' \'Parent 2\'
Gay union offshoot: In Tennessee, mother and father now called 'Parent 1,' 'Parent 2'

Instead of having a mother and father, Tennessee's Administrative Office of Courts has now decided to accommodate the United States Supreme Court's decision regarding same-sex marriage and replaced the terms "Mother" and "Father" with that of "Parent 1" and "Parent 2."

FDA OKs \'female viagra\' to treat sexual dysfunction in women despite health risks
FDA OKs 'female viagra' to treat sexual dysfunction in women despite health risks

Despite dangerous risks including causing unconsciousness to its users, a drug said to treat sexual dysnfunction in premenopausal women has been approved by the United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Live baby shown being killed and organs harvested by Planned Parenthood in 7th sting video: \'Kinda cool,\' says employee
Live baby shown being killed and organs harvested by Planned Parenthood in 7th sting video: 'Kinda cool,' says employee

In the seventh sting video of Planned Parenthood released by the Center for Medical Progress, former StemExpress procurement technician Holly O'Donnell tearfully recalled the worst experience she had while working at the abortion clinic in San Jose, California - harvesting the body parts of a live baby.

California probes 2nd case of plague; both victims of biblical disease visited Yosemite
California probes 2nd case of plague; both victims of biblical disease visited Yosemite

California health authorities are investigating a second case of human plague in the state but said that the risk to human health of the disease is low.

\'Jesus would be with migrants in Calais, so that\'s where the Church should be\'
'Jesus would be with migrants in Calais, so that's where the Church should be'

The need among refugees in Calais far outweighs the humanitarian aid available, according to British Christian youth worker who visited the camp yesterday.

20 Chaldean Christians who fled ISIS now face prolonged detention in California
20 Chaldean Christians who fled ISIS now face prolonged detention in California

20 Iraqi Christians have been held in a Californian detention centre for over 5 months.