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Anti-abortion group invokes environmental law to close down Planned Parenthood clinic
An anti-abortion group in San Francisco is currently locked in a lawsuit against a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city that involves a long-standing enviromental law in the state of California.

Newly signed Arkansas law states abortion is 'reversible'
The State of Arkansas has passed into law a bill that aims to inform women that the effects of abortion are 'reversible.'

Cardinal Vincent Nichols: To have a stable future, Iraq needs Christians
The leader of the Catholic Church in Britain has urged international leaders to see that the Christian communities have an essential role to play in rebuilding Iraq.

Joel Osteen says doubts don't drive away God
God is so merciful that even when people begin to doubt, nothing will keep Him away, says Joel Osteen.

India: Hindu nationalist politician calls for sterilisation of Christians and Muslims to control numbers
The vice-president of the All India Hindu Mahasabha party says Christian and Muslim populations are growing.

A.D. The Bible Continues star Juan Pablo Di Pace says he will take crucifixion scene with him to the grave
Power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's latest faith-based drama A.D. The Bible Continues aired to millions of eager TV viewers on Palm Sunday, and now they are talking about the most poignant scenes they filmed for the series.

JK Rowling doesn't think Harry Potter 8 is going to happen - but doesn't rule it out completely
Many fans had hoped that Harry Potter author JK Rowling would pick up her pen once again and start writing the next adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, but Rowling has already said that the trio's stories are now a closed book.

Crowder is delighted to kick off his Neon Steeple Tour 2.0
Crowder has just announced that his Neon Steeple Tour 2.0 has begun, and he is excitedly calling on all his fans to join the tour if they can.

Surfing is in the core of our music, says Switchfoot guitarist Drew Shirley
Christian rock band Switchfoot is all about the surfing scene. In fact, the band's guitarist Drew Shirley revealed that they all met because of the popular water sport.

Why Jill and Derick Dillard chose the name Israel David for their son
The land of Israel holds so much significance to 19 Kids and Counting's Jill and Derick Dillard, and that is why they decided to name their first born son Israel David.

Ben Seewald gives more tough love: sometimes love is telling someone what they don't want to hear
Ben Seewald, the deeply religious husband of 19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar is known to give "tough love" to people, and often preaches the word of God not to gain popularity, but to share the truth.

You don't fit dinosaurs into the Bible, you use the Bible to explain dinosaurs, says Ken Ham
People have often wondered how dinosaurs ever fit into the Bible, but Creation Museum founder Ken Ham said that this shouldn't be the case and people should be using the Bible to explain dinosaurs.

Mark Driscoll shouldn't appear at Hillsong conference, say campaigners
An online petition has been launched to persuade Hillsong to retract his invitation.

Sporting bishop will help get C of E churches match fit for evangelism
The Bishop of Sherwood will work to strengthen links between the Church of England and sport.

Australian Anglicans appoint Aboriginal bishop as step to reconciliation
The Anglican church in Australia has ordained an Aboriginal bishop in a groundbreaking ceremony.

Boko Haram has kidnapped at least 2,000 girls and women since 2014
Boko Haram Islamic militants have kidnapped at least 2,000 girls and women since the start of last year, turning them into cooks, sex slaves and fighters.