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Anonymous donor gives £1.5 million to restoration of Bath Abbey
The anonymous gift is the largest ever to the Abbey from a private individual.
40-stone pastor wins competition for weight loss surgery
William McCoy II won the award from America's National Obesity Foundation.
When does Western aid to Africa hinder more than it helps?
Krish Kandiah interviews development Michael Badriaki about the relationship between Africa and the West.
Indian government says Church attacks were criminal not political
India's Hindu nationalist government has denied that "communal" politics were behind a series of attacks on churches and the rape of a nun in recent months.
Arrests in US cities after widespread protests against police violence
Demonstrators have marched against the killing of unarmed black men by police.
Yemen's Houthi rebels face UN arms embargo as battles rage
Saudi air strikes have failed to halt the progress of Iran-backed fighters.
Iran nuclear deal: setback for Obama as Republicans force Congress role in negotiations
Congress will have the power to review a nuclear deal following pressure on the president.
Only two Ebola clinics in use after US spends $1.4 billion
After spending $1.4 billion to build 11 Ebola treatment units (ETUs) in Liberia, nine have not been used, and only 28 patients have been treated at the other two.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 's attempt to keep public out of church blocked by Armenian bishop
Celebrities Kim Kardashian and Kanye West did not receive star treatment when they visited a church in Armenia last week.
Troy Polamalu says retirement after 12 years at age 33 is significant because of Jesus and His apostles
Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu announced his retirement from the NFL last Wednesday, and revealed that the timing of his decision holds a spiritual significance.
Josiah Duggar, 18, is officially courting Marjorie Jackson
While most 18-year-old boys are more interested in dating several women at once rather than marrying one, Josiah Duggar is already planning to settle down.
#BringBackOurGirls update: Dozens of kidnapped Nigerian students spotted with Boko Haram
Over 50 girls kidnapped last year by Boko Haram were allegedly spotted in Gwoza, Borno state three weeks ago.
Pope Francis 'refuses' gay French ambassador to the Vatican
Pope Francis has reportedly rejected an openly gay Frenchman as the country's new ambassador to the Vatican.
Gay penguin story receives complaints from library patrons
A true story of two male penguins that raised a baby together is one of the most controversial books in the library, according to the American Library Association (ALA)'s Office for Intellectual Freedom.
Great theologians and serious sin: Does John Howard Yoder's history of sexual abuse discredit his work?
While Yoder is remembered for his contribution to theology, he also hurt a large number of women through an 'experiment' in sexuality, which he based on a theological theory.
Putin credits Orthodox Church with promoting patriotism
Putin credits Orthodox Church for promoting patriotism