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Why the Church needs to stop being prudish about prostitution

The Modern Slavery Bill was passed by parliament yesterday, but the issue of the demand for prostitution remains unresolved.

What does it mean to be human?

David Robertson reflects on what we learn about the essence of being human in the new film 'X+Y'.

Islamic State poses 'terrible threat' to Afghanistan, new president warns US lawmakers

Ashraf Ghani said the militant group is already sending fighters to his country.

Iraqis and Coalition forces pound Islamic State in Tikrit

Airstrikes and a ground offensive are putting pressure on the militants.

Germanwings pilot could not get back into cockpit, voice recorder shows

One of the pilots was locked out of the cockpit before the fatal crash.

Texas man donates 63 per cent of liver to coworker: 'I feel like I was put here to do it'

A Texas high school football coach made a selfless choice when he decided to donate part of his liver to a colleague.

Michigan passes bill allowing adoption refusal for faith-based reasons

Faith-based adoption agencies in Michigan will be able to deny potential adoptive parents on the basis of their religious beliefs if a package of bills passes the Senate

Teachers' alliance sues Cranston City for barring observation of Good Friday

A Rhode Island union is on the offensive after a school district denied nearly 200 teachers' requests to have Good Friday off work.

Islamic group uses children to promote conference in Melbourne

A fundamentalist Islamic group is using the image of children to promote an upcoming conference in Melbourne, Australia.

Tennessee church removes Satan billboard message on equal rights

A church in East Knoxville, Tennessee removed a controversial 'equal rights' billboard after it prompted outrage from citizens in social media.

ISIS, Boko Haram and al-Qaeda training together in Mauritania, analysts say

The three largest terrorist networks in the world are training together in the deserts of Mauritania, claims a group that tracks international terrorism worldwide.

Louisville man hails Satan during court appearance

A man from Louisville allegedly hailed Satan after his arraignment in court on charges of beating up his girlfriend.

'Belief-less Christianity is thriving,' Presbyterian USA pastor asserts

A controversial pastor with the Presbyterian USA has claimed that "belief-less" Christianity is actually progressing.

'19 Kids and Counting' star Jill Duggar shows off huge baby bump at over 39 weeks [PHOTO]

The "19 Kids and Counting" star has shared photos and updates with her hundreds of thousands of fans throughout her pregnancy, via her and her husband's social media accounts.

Vatican to offer private tour for Rome's homeless

The Vatican has revealed that it will be offering a private tour to more than 100 homeless people on Thursday.

Universal releases special edition of 'Unbroken' for Christian market

Universal Pictures are releasing a special edition of the acclaimed film 'Unbroken' aimed at the Christian market, entitled 'Legacy of Faith'.