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How Nelson Mandela can inspire today\'s political debates
How Nelson Mandela can inspire today's political debates

Amid the political games of an election battle, perhaps it's a good time to be reminded of a better way of doing politics.

Leading authority on Islam calls Pope Francis \'immoral\'
Leading authority on Islam calls Pope Francis 'immoral'

The leading authority on Islam in Turkey has condemned the Pope as "immoral" for describing the killing of 1.5 Armenians in 1915 as genocide.

Norwegian bishop won\'t ordain lesbian in same-sex partnership
Norwegian bishop won't ordain lesbian in same-sex partnership

The Bishop of More has refused to ordain a theological student invited to become a vicar in her diocese.

Mark Driscoll comeback continues as he posts leadership videos on his website
Mark Driscoll comeback continues as he posts leadership videos on his website

Videos on leadership created during his time at Mars Hill have been uploaded to his website.

Franklin Graham tops list of 100 influential Christians in the US
Franklin Graham tops list of 100 influential Christians in the US

Franklin Graham has come top of a list of American Christian leaders 'who make a real impact on modern lives in 2015'.

\'Our country is burning\' says South African Church leader as migrants are driven out
'Our country is burning' says South African Church leader as migrants are driven out

Churches have led protest marches against attacks on migrants from other African countries.

Jessa Duggar pregnancy announcement: rumours confirmed after shopping for maternity clothes
Jessa Duggar pregnancy announcement: rumours confirmed after shopping for maternity clothes

Rumors that Jessa Seewald is pregnant are gaining traction after a fan allegedly spotted her buying maternity clothes earlier this month.

Iran is sticking to nuclear commitments, UN agency reports
Iran is sticking to nuclear commitments, UN agency reports

A confidential report says Iran is abiding by the terms of a framework deal.

Yarmouk camp is a \'living hell\': UN Security Council says aid must get through
Yarmouk camp is a 'living hell': UN Security Council says aid must get through

All parties to the Syrian civil war must allow aid to reach the camp.

Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU to double rescue effort after sinkings
Mediterranean migrants crisis: EU to double rescue effort after sinkings

The European Union has proposed doubling the size of its rescue operations.

Michigan governor vows to veto religious freedom bill unless civil rights are protected
Michigan governor vows to veto religious freedom bill unless civil rights are protected

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says he will veto a religious freedom bill in his state if it fails to include an expansion of the Elliott-Carter Civil Rights Act.

Turkish ruling party's stand on Armenian genocide worries Christians

Christians in Turkey are worried about the Justice and Development Party's stance on the 1915 Armenian genocide.

Radicalised Western Muslim mothers urge children to jihad
Radicalised Western Muslim mothers urge children to jihad

Radicalised Muslim women from the West are raising their children to fight in a jihad or "holy war" with the Islamic State.

Derick Dillard pens biblical letter for baby Israel David
Derick Dillard pens biblical letter for baby Israel David

New dad Derick Dillard shared a letter he wrote to his son on the Dillard family blog last week.

Vatican defends canonisation of controversial missionary Junipero Serra
Vatican defends canonisation of controversial missionary Junipero Serra

The Vatican will host a celebration on May 2 at the Pontifical North American College in Rome to garner support for Rev. Junipero Serra, a missionary who is expected to be canonised later this year.

Bobbi Kristina is awake, says Bobby Brown
Bobbi Kristina is awake, says Bobby Brown

Bobbi Kristina Brown's father, Bobby Brown, told the audience at his concert on Saturday that his 22-year-old daughter is awake.