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Ireland: Presbyterian Church urges Christians to vote 'no' in gay marriage referendum
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has issued a strong plea for Christians to vote "no" in next month's referendum on gay marriage.

Trussell Trust defends '1 million uses' figure after accuracy questioned
Britain's biggest foodbank charity has defended its latest figures claiming more than one million people used food banks in the last 12 months.

North Korea could have 40 nuclear weapons next year, China warns
Chinese experts believe North Korea has 20 warheads and could double its arsenal by next year.

Migrant tragedies force EU rethink on search and rescue policy
Patrols will increase and traffickers will be directly targeted.

Iraqi forces gain ground against Islamic State in fight for Ramadi
Booby-traps, snipers and suicide attacks are hindering government troops.
Controversial 'Guns in Parking Lots' law amended by Tennessee lawmakers
A Tennessee law allowing employees to bring their guns to work and leave them in their cars was amended earlier this month and signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.

5 Awesome Prayers to Get You Through the Day Today
5 Awesome Prayers to Get You Through the Day Today

ISIS lets people play foosball but only if heads are removed from figurines
Documents and witness accounts from inside the Islamic State (IS) reveal how the terrorist group functions as a pseudo-government, and the control the organisation has over its subjects.

Former Nazi asks for forgiveness at Holocaust trial
A former Nazi accountant, known as the "bookkeeper of Auschwitz," asked for forgiveness during his trial on Tuesday in Lueneburg, Germany.

'RHONJ' star Amber Marchese says she prayed to God 'a lot' after discovering another lump on her breast
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" castmember Amber Marchese underwent surgery on Monday morning after discovering a pea-sized lump in her breast.

Carrie Underwood says Audra McDonald's voice was 'blessed by God'
Country music star and Christian Carrie Underwood has voiced support for actress and singer Audra McDonald as well as LGBT rights in an essay for TIME's "100 Most Influential People" list.

Christians in Pakistan fear more attacks after death of teenage boy who was set on fire
Christians in Pakistan are fearing more attacks following a fresh wave of violence targeting Christian children by Muslim hardliners.Â
Christians in Niger still recovering from attacks on churches after Charlie Hebdo massacre
Christians in Niger are still recovering from violent attacks in January carried out in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo massacre that resulted in the destruction of dozens churches throughout the country.

Beyond Afropessimism: why Africa still needs those stories of starving children to be told
Is it everybody's job to tell all of Africa's stories? Do we really make things worse by depicting African poverty and suffering?

Roma Downey tells Rick Warren Holy Spirit had to be biggest part of A.D.The Bible Continues TV show
The Holy Spirit is the biggest part of the NBC series 'A.D. The Bible Continues,' the show's executive producer told Saddleback pastor Rick Warren.

Conservative evangelical leader investigates pro-gay tendencies of Republican candiates
The conservative evangelical leader of the American Renewal Project is planning to investigate the pro-gay tendencies of Republican candidates for the White House, along with the views of their staff and spouses.