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Gaddafi's son sentenced to death by Libyan court
Libyan court passed a death sentence in absentia on Muammar Gaddafi's most prominent son, Saif al-Islam, on Tuesday for war crimes and acts to crush peaceful protests during the country's 2011 revolution that ended his father's rule.

Viral pastor Dewey Smith does not support same-sex marriage, church says
A pastor who's sermon on hypocrisy in the church went viral last week says his words have been taken out of context and he is not in favour of same-sex marriage.
Antarctica is losing its only Catholic priest
Staff cutbacks and declining attendances mean that Roman Catholics will no longer serve the Chapel.

Mark Driscoll confirms move to Phoenix, sparks speculation about new church venture
He says ministry "remains a calling and desire, but my plan is not to rush into anything".

Pakistan: 1,000 girls forced to convert to Islam every year
Every year, at least 1,000 Pakistani girls are forced into Muslim marriages and made to convert to Islam, according to a recent report.

Oklahoma's Ten Commandments monument must go, says court in blow to conservatives
Its location violates the state constitution's ban on the use of state property for the benefit of religion.

Cocaine-snorting peer resigns from House of Lords after newspaper sting
Lord Sewel resigned as deputy speaker of the House of Lords two days ago.

Holocaust comment fallout: Huckabee draws fire from Obama and Bush but gets support from Cruz, Santorum and Trump
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee earned the ire of President Barack Obama after he criticized the president's nuke deal with Iran, even going as far as comparing it to the horrific events of the Holocaust.

Autopsy sheds no light on Bobbi Kristina Brown bathtub death
Brown, 22, had no previously unknown medical conditions that would have contributed to her death.

Turkey and US plan IS-free zone along Turkish border
Attacks will sweep Islamic State fighters from a strip of land along the Turkish border.

Labour Party is 'frightened of its own shadow', says Andy Burnham
The party lacks the courage and big ideas to win back lost voters, Burnham will say today.

US Scout movement lifts ban on gay leaders in face of church protests
The 105-year-old Texas-based organisation has been deeply divided over the policy.

Jana Duggar a bridesmaid once again, this time in wedding of friend Michaela Bates
Jana Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" has already been a part of her younger sisters Jill and Jessa's wedding entourage, and this time, she will be a bridesmaid once again in her good friend Michaela Bates' wedding to Brandon Keilen.

Mary Kate reveals details of her 'awesome' wedding to John Luke of 'Duck Dynasty'
Mary Kate and her husband John Luke Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" have been quite busy given their recent wedding and honeymoon, but now that the dust has settled, the "Little Duck Wife" Mary Kate is sharing some intimate details about their wedding, calling it "the absolute best day of my life."

Pastor and wife who lost two sons in tragic car accident learn to forgive and move on
No parent should ever outlive their children, but this is what happened to Pastor Gentry and Hadley Eddings when they lost their two young children in a tragic car accident last May 23. The family was driving home to Charlotte in a caravan when they were hit by a truck driven by Matthew Deans.

Louisiana governor warns members of hate group: 'Come here and we'll lock you up'
Louisiana Governor and Republican presidential bet Bobby Jindal vowed to arrest the hate group Westboro Baptist Church if they try to hold a rally at the funeral of the victims of the shooting at a movie theater in Lafayette.