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Man, 90, says God gave him strength to save wheelchair-bound wife, 89, from fire
Man, 90, says God gave him strength to save wheelchair-bound wife, 89, from fire

A 90-year-old man rescued her 89-year-old wife from a fire at their home in North Carolina and thanked God for giving him strength when he ran to a neighbor for help.

Homes built for the families of Coptic Christians martyred by ISIS
Homes built for the families of Coptic Christians martyred by ISIS

A leading US charity is building homes for the families of the 20 young Coptic Christians martyred by Islamic State earlier this year.

Ferguson protest: Man critically injured in police shooting
Ferguson protest: Man critically injured in police shooting

A man was gravely wounded in a gun battle with police as street protests turned violent in Ferguson, Missouri, on Sunday night.

70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons
70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons

"With war one always loses," the Pope said. "The only way to win a war is never to wage it."

Can marriage still be saved after an affair? Yes, says Pastor Idleman, and here\'s how
Can marriage still be saved after an affair? Yes, says Pastor Idleman, and here's how

There is still hope for any marriage even if one or both spouses cheat on each other, says Pastor Shane Idleman, especially with the help of God and true repentance.

Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown
Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown

The Eritrean priest at the centre of the BBC Songs of Praise episode has said that he does not want his face shown.

Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds
Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds

An analysis of studies found that religious people report less pain, better mental health and are better able to carry on functioning than non-religious people.

The Church in the Middle East is \'dissolving in front of our eyes\' says Archbishop
The Church in the Middle East is 'dissolving in front of our eyes' says Archbishop

The Christian Church is "dissolving" in front of the eyes of its own people in its ancient homelands in the Middle East, according to a senior Archbishop from the stricken nation.

5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity
5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity

For some of us, the desire to create new things is felt deeply. For others, it feels elusive. Whichever end of the spectrum you sit at, Martin Saunders gives a few ideas on how to approach the process of creativity.

South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, threatens retaliation
South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, threatens retaliation

The South's military claimed the North had planted mines that wounded two of its soldiers.

We\'re sorry: Japan\'s Prime Minister to apologise for wartime atrocities 70 years on
We're sorry: Japan's Prime Minister to apologise for wartime atrocities 70 years on

Shinzo Abe has to face down critics wanting an end to a cycle of apologies they see as humiliating.

Foreign Secretary: Migrants threaten Europe\'s standard of living
Foreign Secretary: Migrants threaten Europe's standard of living

Philip Hammond said the EU was unable to take in millions of people seeking a new life.

Gray figure captured on camera  during President Obama\'s visit to Kenya?
Gray figure captured on camera during President Obama's visit to Kenya?

A gray figure was captured passing through the camera when President Obama landed at the airport in Nairobi last July 24.

10 Bible verses about forgiveness
10 Bible verses about forgiveness

It's one of the hardest things to obey, but Jesus was clear in his teaching that Christians must forgive others - it's even in the Lord's Prayer.

Pope laments destruction of forests to plant soy
Pope laments destruction of forests to plant soy

Pope Francis criticized the destruction of forests in order to plant soy in an interview with an Argentine radio station on Saturday, reinforcing his message that the environment should take precedence over financial gain.

Israel jails two more far-right Jews without trial
Israel jails two more far-right Jews without trial

Israel jailed two suspected Jewish militants without trial on Sunday, the second time the measure has been used to detain Israeli citizens since the lethal torching of a Palestinian home.