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In debt-mired Greece, Chanel designer bag becomes even more valuable than money
In debt-mired Greece, Chanel designer bag becomes even more valuable than money

As Greece continues to sink ever deeper into economic uncertainty, some have chosen to park their money into luxury items before the value of their money goes next to nil.

Franciscans call for prayers for safe return of priest abducted by militants in Syria
Franciscans call for prayers for safe return of priest abducted by militants in Syria

Franciscan missionaries spreading the Word of God in the Holy Land have asked the faithful to pray for the safe return of Father Dhiya Aziz. who was taken by militants in Syria on Saturday.

TV networks stop airing Cosby shows amid mounting public furore over sex scandal
TV networks stop airing Cosby shows amid mounting public furore over sex scandal

Comedian Bill Cosby continues to face raps due to his rape allegations, so in order to appease the angry public, African-American network Bounce TV has decided to stop airing the series "Cosby" indefinitely, while Centric Network has chosen to pull "The Cosby Show" off the air.

Bill Cosby accuser calls for full testimony to be released
Bill Cosby accuser calls for full testimony to be released

The woman whose sex abuse lawsuit filed against Bill Cosby led to the US comedian admitting to obtaining Quaaludes has asked a judge to release Cosby's full deposition.

Five pastoral errors that can kill a ministry
Five pastoral errors that can kill a ministry

Ministers are called, trained and equipped for ministry, but the training and equipping sometimes fall short.

10 Bible verses for when you feel afraid
10 Bible verses for when you feel afraid

We all go through times when we feel afraid; whether it's anxiety about the future, or real fear about a certain situation. Here are ten Bible verses to remind you that God is faithful, whatever our circumstances.

Justin Welby: Why I\'m a Christian
Justin Welby: Why I'm a Christian

The Archbishop of Canterbury said that Jesus is an "inescapable reality" in his life

There are only about 50 Jews left in Syria
There are only about 50 Jews left in Syria

Barely 50 Jews remain in Syria after years of violence and instability and most of those still there have only stayed because they are elderly and unable to escape.

ISIS video shows children simultaneously executing prisoners with shot to the head
ISIS video shows children simultaneously executing prisoners with shot to the head

The Islamic State has forced children to brutally execute more than 25 people who are allegedly soldiers of the Syrian regime in the ancient city of Palmyra, a new video released by the Islamist extremist group showed.

Katy Perry still at odds with the Christian faith she grew up with and her career
Katy Perry still at odds with the Christian faith she grew up with and her career

Katy Perry's Christian faith and musical career are simply two things that cannot coexist, but the bubbly pop star still tries to find a happy medium and continue balancing the two, albeit unsuccessfully.

Thousands of convicted immigrants with deportation orders remain at large in US
Thousands of convicted immigrants with deportation orders remain at large in US

Close to 350,000 convicted immigrants are still at large in the US, according to an immigration research organization.

New church plant bishop will be Rev Ric Thorpe
New church plant bishop will be Rev Ric Thorpe

The Rev Ric Thorpe is to become bishop of the revived See of Islington in north London, with a special focus on planting new congregations.

Chibok schoolgirls could be released in Boko Haram prisoner swap
Chibok schoolgirls could be released in Boko Haram prisoner swap

The Nigerian schoolgirls captured by Boko Haram last year could be freed under new negotiations between the government and the militant group.

Louisiana justice cites \'horrific impact\' of Supreme Court\'s gay marriage ruling
Louisiana justice cites 'horrific impact' of Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling

The Louisiana Supreme Court has criticized the US Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide.

TB Joshua\'s church will be charged over building collapse that killed 116 people
TB Joshua's church will be charged over building collapse that killed 116 people

A coroner has indicted the church of Nigerian preacher, "Prophet" TB Joshua, after 116 people were killed when a six-storey building collapsed last September.

Israel\'s blockade makes it impossible for Gaza to recover - Christian Aid
Israel's blockade makes it impossible for Gaza to recover - Christian Aid

Electricity, water and building materials are all severely restricted.