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Polls show Labour ahead of Tories by up to six per cent
Polls show Labour ahead of Tories by up to six per cent

Four opinion polls show that Labour has taken the lead over the Conservatives.

Iran\'s Ayatollah Khamenei warns of \'devilish\' intentions of US, demands lifting of all sanctions
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei warns of 'devilish' intentions of US, demands lifting of all sanctions

Iran's Supreme Leader wants sanctions lifted as soon as a deal is agreed.

A.D. The Bible Continues sometimes strays from scripture, producer Mark Burnett admits
A.D. The Bible Continues sometimes strays from scripture, producer Mark Burnett admits

Producers of A.D. The Bible Continues have acknowledged that they took some creative liberties with the 12-part miniseries, saying that audiences will recognise elements of House of Cards and Game of Thrones in the show.

Texas businesses warn of \'Indiana-like backlash\' if state introduces similar religious freedom law
Texas businesses warn of 'Indiana-like backlash' if state introduces similar religious freedom law

An association of businesses in the state of Texas warns of a backlash similar to Indiana if the state passes two religious freedom laws.

\'Tolerance is a two-way street\' - presidential candidate Rick Santorum
'Tolerance is a two-way street' - presidential candidate Rick Santorum

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has weighed in on the debate surrounding Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, saying that tolerance should be a "two-way street".

Pakistani anti-terror court indicts 16 Christians for lynching two terror suspects
Pakistani anti-terror court indicts 16 Christians for lynching two terror suspects

The Pakistani Anti-Terror Court in Lahore has indicted 16 Christians for the killing of two suspected terrorists after the March 15 bombing of two churches in Youhanabad.

More than 120,000 Mexicans ask Supreme Court to affirm right to life
More than 120,000 Mexicans ask Supreme Court to affirm right to life

More than 120,000 Mexicans have called on the Mexican Supreme Court to affirm that "abortion is not a right."

Boko Haram may have murdered captive women and girls during hasty retreat, says UN human rights chief
Boko Haram may have murdered captive women and girls during hasty retreat, says UN human rights chief

The head of the United Nations Human Rights Council believes Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram may have murdered female captives as it retreated from the advance of a multinational task force set up to end its reign of terror.

Alaska Airlines apologises after cancer patient stopped from taking flight
Alaska Airlines apologises after cancer patient stopped from taking flight

Alaska Airlines is backtracking after removing a woman with cancer from one of its flights this week.

Polygamous cult members rally to stop mother from rescuing her children
Polygamous cult members rally to stop mother from rescuing her children

Polygamous cult members rally to stop mother from rescuing her children

Former House Speaker DeLay criticises Indiana and Arkansas governors over religious freedom laws
Former House Speaker DeLay criticises Indiana and Arkansas governors over religious freedom laws

Former Speaker of the House Tom DeLay criticised Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison for amending their respective states' religious freedom laws to prevent discrimination against the LGBT community.

Tennessee pastor defends religious freedom laws; says they do not promote discrimination
Tennessee pastor defends religious freedom laws; says they do not promote discrimination

A local pastor in Tennessee has spoken in defence of the controversial religious freedom laws, saying that they do not discriminate against specific groups or individuals.

Claims of discovery of tomb of Jesus and his family are sensationalist, biblical archaeologist says
Claims of discovery of tomb of Jesus and his family are sensationalist, biblical archaeologist says

A biblical archaeologist has dismissed claims of the discovery of a tomb containing the remains of Jesus Christ and his family, calling them sensationalist.

Franklin Graham supports Indiana governor despite backlash
Franklin Graham supports Indiana governor despite backlash

Indiana Governor Mike Pence has received a vote of support from Franklin Graham amid backlash over the State's passage of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law.

Robert Schuller\'s funeral to be held at Crystal Cathedral
Robert Schuller's funeral to be held at Crystal Cathedral

Rev. Robert Schuller of "Hour of Power" fame is going home.

NC lawmakers propose Billy Graham statue 
NC lawmakers propose Billy Graham statue 

Legislators in North Carolina are pushing for a statue of Rev. Billy Graham to be placed inside the US Capitol.