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Pakistan: Anti-Christian violence erupts in Lahore after alleged Quran burning
Pakistan: Anti-Christian violence erupts in Lahore after alleged Quran burning

Anti-Christian violence erupted in a suburb of Lahore, Pakistan yesterday after a Christian man was accused of burning pages from the Quran, which is considered an act of blasphemy.

Why the Church needs Big Church Day Out
Why the Church needs Big Church Day Out

BCDO is an opportunity for Christians from all denominations to come together and respond to God's heart for unity.

How to tackle poverty by planting trees
How to tackle poverty by planting trees

Trees aren't just for hugging and hippies. Planting trees can have a radical impact on the lives of the poor.

Malaysia: 139 graves found at suspected human trafficking camps
Malaysia: 139 graves found at suspected human trafficking camps

Malaysia's police chief said on Monday that 139 graves believed to contain the remains of migrants were found near the country's border with Thailand, and that some graves contained more than one body.

Iraqi forces regain ground from Islamic State near Ramadi
Iraqi forces regain ground from Islamic State near Ramadi

Iraqi forces recaptured territory from Islamic State near the recently-fallen city of Ramadi on Sunday, while in Syria the government said the Islamists had killed hundreds of people since capturing Palmyra.

Ireland same sex marriage vote: Catholic Church needs a \'reality check\', says Archbishop
Ireland same sex marriage vote: Catholic Church needs a 'reality check', says Archbishop

Most Rev Diarmuid Martin told RTE the Church must not "move into denial of the realities".

Cleveland: Protests erupt after not guilty verdict for white officer who killed black suspects
Cleveland: Protests erupt after not guilty verdict for white officer who killed black suspects

The case is one in a series that have raised questions over police and race relations in the US.

Shi\'ite militias launch counter-attack on Islamic State near Ramadi
Shi'ite militias launch counter-attack on Islamic State near Ramadi

Pro-government forces are attempting reverse potentially devastating gains by the militants.

The Duggar family divide: How Christians should deal with Josh Duggar\'s past
The Duggar family divide: How Christians should deal with Josh Duggar's past

How can something like this happen within America's poster family, famous for its strong conservative ethical Christian values?

We won\'t always understand everything God is up to- that\'s why He requires our trust and faith, says Kari Jobe
We won't always understand everything God is up to- that's why He requires our trust and faith, says Kari Jobe

When contemporary Christian singer Kari Jobe experienced a "really sweet" night of worship and surrender, the singer found herself contemplating God's mysterious ways, saying that people might not understand His plans but He always knows best.

Andy Stanley shares how people can start over successfully
Andy Stanley shares how people can start over successfully

Pastor Andy Stanley, popular for his Your Move podcasts and founder of North Point Ministries is sharing tips on how people can start over successfully, and he said that it all begins when people make the decision to let go of their past.

90 Minutes in Heaven producer explains why they stayed faithful to Don Piper\'s book
90 Minutes in Heaven producer explains why they stayed faithful to Don Piper's book

While a lot of directors and producers feel the need to exercise their creative liberties and make certain changes in the stories of the books they are translating into films, 90 Minutes in Heaven producer Rick Jackson has decided to remain true to the story written by Don Piper.

Joel Osteen explains what it means to live beyond one\'s heritage
Joel Osteen explains what it means to live beyond one's heritage

Evangelist Joel Osteen used the story of Levi and his descendants from the Bible to prove that people can live beyond their heritage and not suffer from past misdeeds.

Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero is beatified in San Salvador
Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero is beatified in San Salvador

Thirty-five years after he was assassinated, the Catholic martyr takes the penultimate step to sainthood.

Carrie Underwood\'s \'Little Toy Guns\' co-writer shares how they came up with the lyrics and story to the song
Carrie Underwood's 'Little Toy Guns' co-writer shares how they came up with the lyrics and story to the song

Chris DeStefano, one of the co-writers of the hit song "Little Toy Guns" is sharing how he and Christian country singer Carrie Underwood came up with the lyrics and story of the song, saying that he was really impressed with Underwood's creative flair.

Same-sex marriage: Ireland has voted yes in \'social revolution\'
Same-sex marriage: Ireland has voted yes in 'social revolution'

The country is the first to legalise same-sex marriage by a popular vote.