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\'Gay cake\' case: Ashers Bakery will appeal discrimination verdict
'Gay cake' case: Ashers Bakery will appeal discrimination verdict

The McArthur family, who last week lost a court case after a judge ruled that they had "unlawfully discriminated" against a gay-rights activist, have now confirmed that they will launch an appeal against the verdict.

The faith of Denzel Washington in 8 quotes
The faith of Denzel Washington in 8 quotes

Denzel Washington is a Hollywood star who is unafraid to be vocal about his Christian faith.

Memphis bids farewell to blues legend BB King
Memphis bids farewell to blues legend BB King

Fans gathered for a procession down Beale Street, a historic avenue lined with blues clubs and restaurants.

Britain\'s Europe referendum: Is it weighted towards saying \'yes\' to staying in?
Britain's Europe referendum: Is it weighted towards saying 'yes' to staying in?

The question will be: "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?"

Methodist investigation uncovers nearly 2,000 cases of abuse
Methodist investigation uncovers nearly 2,000 cases of abuse

The independent inquiry investigated the Church's response to incidents dating back to 1950.

Bernie Sanders targets \'immoral\' US wealth disparity as he challenges Hillary Clinton in 2016 polls
Bernie Sanders targets 'immoral' US wealth disparity as he challenges Hillary Clinton in 2016 polls

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders kicked off on Tuesday his Democratic presidential nomination in Burlington, Vermont, where he served as mayor in the 1980s.

Texas, Oklahoma floods latest news: 19 people killed in extreme storms
Texas, Oklahoma floods latest news: 19 people killed in extreme storms

At least 19 people were killed in Texas and Oklahoma as rains continued to flood streets especially in Houston were four people perished.

Carrie Underwood \'forever grateful\' to American Idol
Carrie Underwood 'forever grateful' to American Idol

The long-running singing contest American Idol will be entering into its final season next year, and it's sad to think that the show that has successfully launched several careers will be bidding the small screen goodbye.

When Ben Seewald and Jessa Duggar first met, he feared he was \'too young\', she worried she was \'too old\'
When Ben Seewald and Jessa Duggar first met, he feared he was 'too young', she worried she was 'too old'

But it was okay by that point. Ben later found out that when Jessa heard how young he was, she didn't want him to know her true age either because she didn't want him to write her off as being too old or out of his age group.

Hillsong pastor: If you don\'t like our song, don\'t sing it
Hillsong pastor: If you don't like our song, don't sing it

Hillsong Church's Pastor Robert Fergusson has committed to praising God continuously even when it hurts, and he candidly explains why.

Sadie Robertson was already thinking about the Bible back in elementary school
Sadie Robertson was already thinking about the Bible back in elementary school

It looks like Korie Robertson from Duck Dynasty is feeling a bit nostalgic after she recently shared a few of her daughter Sadie's keepsakes from elementary school.

Destiny\'s Child\'s Michelle Williams: \'If the thoughts that enter your mind don\'t bring peace, it ain\'t God\'
Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams: 'If the thoughts that enter your mind don't bring peace, it ain't God'

Former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams has come a long way since her battle with depression back in 2012, and she believes people who are going through the same thing need God just as much, if not more, than professional help.

Pastor who was putting up flags for Memorial Day was shot in Connecticut
Pastor who was putting up flags for Memorial Day was shot in Connecticut

Rev. Augustus Sealy, a Connecticut pastor is now regaining his strength after he was shot twice outside his church on Sunday morning while he was putting out flags in honour of Memorial Day.

Dressing the part: The Swedish designer making clergy look great
Dressing the part: The Swedish designer making clergy look great

Clergy can look good as well as do good, Maria Sjodin believes.

Thousands of migrants are still stranded at sea - UN estimates
Thousands of migrants are still stranded at sea - UN estimates

More than 2,500 migrants could still be stranded on boats in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, according to estimates by the United Nations.

US Marine court-martialed for refusing to remove Bible verse from her computer
US Marine court-martialed for refusing to remove Bible verse from her computer

A US marine was convicted at a court-martial last year after she refused to remove a Bible verse from her computer work station, but now Liberty Institute, a religious liberty law firm, is appealing the decision.