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Tim Farron to lead Lib Dems forward
Tim Farron to lead Lib Dems forward

The Liberal Democrats on Thursday named Christian MP Tim Farron as their new leader, two months after the party was virtually wiped out in May's British election.

\'19 Kids and Counting\' cancelled after Josh Duggar molestation disclosure
'19 Kids and Counting' cancelled after Josh Duggar molestation disclosure

Cable television channel TLC canceled its reality show "19 Kids and Counting" on Thursday, citing controversy surrounding the disclosure of child molestation in the Duggar family at the heart of the series.

Right-to-die: Bid to overturn UK\'s assisted suicide ban is rejected
Right-to-die: Bid to overturn UK's assisted suicide ban is rejected

The European Court has rejected a bid to overturn the UK ban on assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia.

US lawmakers outraged by video showing sale of foetus parts as Congress sets probe
US lawmakers outraged by video showing sale of foetus parts as Congress sets probe

Ever since a shocking video showing a Planned Parenthood official casually talking about the sales of aborted fetus body parts was released by the Center for Medical Progress, the public has been demanding for justice and now government action is upon the abortion service provider.

Justin Welby: To take away religious freedom is \'to violate the core of humanity\'
Justin Welby: To take away religious freedom is 'to violate the core of humanity'

Attempts by the Church to compel "obedience" through violence are a cause for humility and shame, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.

Pastor\'s wife tells US Congress: Press Iran on detainees before approving nuke deal
Pastor's wife tells US Congress: Press Iran on detainees before approving nuke deal

US President Barack Obama has failed to use the landmark nuclear accord with Iran to secure the release of US citizens imprisoned in Iran, with the wife of a jailed Iranian-American pastor saying lawmakers should not green-light the deal until they will be freed.

Majority of US evangelicals back Israel
Majority of US evangelicals back Israel

Evangelical Christians in the United States are among the strongest supporters of Israel, a new LifeWay poll has found.

Anglican congregations are growing: This is how yours can too
Anglican congregations are growing: This is how yours can too

If a church is attractive, relevant, vibrant and positive, people will want to be part of it.

Ravi Zacharias: We\'ve reached \'breaking point\' on divide over sexuality
Ravi Zacharias: We've reached 'breaking point' on divide over sexuality

"Compromising the truth is a serious blunder" but we must always live out our beliefs with love and grace, Ravi Zacharias has said in a blog post addressing same-sex relationships.

President Obama on the defensive as Iran nuke deal faces strong Congress challenge
President Obama on the defensive as Iran nuke deal faces strong Congress challenge

US President Barack Obama has strongly pushed back against critics of the recently nuclear pact with Iran, even chiding one reporter who questioned his stance on American prisoners left in Iran that "you should know better."

Rare Gospel Book sells for $3million
Rare Gospel Book sells for $3million

The second most expensive Gospel Book ever sold at public auction was bought for just over $3million at Christie's in London yesterday.

Bryan Stevenson: Four steps to really change the world
Bryan Stevenson: Four steps to really change the world

Bryan Stevenson: Four steps to really change the world

ISIS bid to link up with other radicals in Russia draws terrorism concern in US
ISIS bid to link up with other radicals in Russia draws terrorism concern in US

While the world keeps its eyes on the strongholds of the Islamic State in Iraq and Iran, the jihadist group is now looking at using other radical movements closer to Europe to broaden its reach, raising red flags for the US.

\'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz\' found guilty by German court
'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' found guilty by German court

Oskar Groening, 94, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the murder of 300,000 people.

Obama defends absence of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iran nuclear deal terms
Obama defends absence of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iran nuclear deal terms

The US President made his case in a news conference responding to critics at home and abroad.

'Death with Dignity'?: Plan to legalise assisted suicide in US capital opposed

Medical professionals, lawyers, and advocates of disabilities rights have stood together to oppose a proposed measure that would legalise assisted suicide in Washington, D.C.