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Ben Seewald recalls embarrassing first impression he made on Jessa Duggar's dad

First impressions are very important, particularly on the parents of the girl you are trying to impress, but Ben Seewald made an embarrassing albeit funny first impression on Jessa Duggar's dad Jim Bob from 19 Kids and Counting.

Shell boss warns that unchecked fossil fuel burning will cause global warming

The world's fossil fuel reserves cannot be burned unless some way is found to capture their carbon emissions, said Ben van Beurden.

Mexican government kills 42 in drug cartel shooting

One federal policeman died and another was injured in the three-hour battle.

Saudi Arabia: Islamic State suicide bomber kills 21 in packed mosque

The attack is the first in the kingdom to be claimed by Islamic State militants.

Overwhelming 'yes' vote likely in Ireland gay marriage referendum

Polls indicate a two to one majority in favour.

Jim Bob, Michelle, and Anna Duggar support Josh amidst child molestation accusations

Josh and his family spoke to PEOPLE about the incident, and gave a united front amidst these trying times.

'19 Kids and Counting' cancelled? Christians and non-Christians shocked by Josh Duggar scandal; Episodes pulled by TLC

Josh's wife Anna also released a statement: "I can imagine the shock many of you are going through reading this. I remember feeling that same shock.

'Amazing Grace' musical comes to Broadway this summer

Amazing Grace the musical, about the life of slave trader turned abolitionist John Newton who penned the famous hymn, opens on Broadway this summer.

Syrian monk and church volunteer kidnapped from monastery

A Syriac Catholic monk and a church volunteer were abducted by masked militants from a monastery in Homs province yesterday, a human rights monitor reports.

What is Pentecost? 9 key things to know about Pentecost

Pentecost is from the Greek word 'Pentekostos', which means 'fifty'. It's the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week and in Judaism is called the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:16).

British toy company to sell dolls with disabilities and birthmarks

A British toy-making company is making waves in the industry by producing beautiful dolls that reflect their owners' disabilities and birthmarks.

The Church and the future of politics

With the election over and a Conservative government firmly in place, the UK is now looking ahead to what the next five years has to hold.

Muslim woman who converted to Christianity says: The love of God overwhelmed me

Rifqa Bary made the news back in 2009 when she ran away from her Muslim family, saying that her family had threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity. Now, the Ohio woman is sharing her inspiring story in the new book called "Hiding in the Light," in which she says that God's love touched her "in such a way where I had to give myself and I couldn't hold back and I had to leave."