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'Star Wars' adds its first openly LGBT character
"Star Wars" will add its first openly LGBT character, an author and editor announced last week.

Reporter details life undercover as ISIS girlfriend
Reporter fears for life after refusing fighter's request to go to Syria

Spirituality in the workplace boosts morale, values among employees
Promoting spirituality in the workplace impacts individuals and teams positively as it builds a sense of community, cultivates compassion, strengthens values and provides a support system for those faced with personal trials, says one minister.

How does Natalie Grant answer God's call of obedience?
How does Christian singer Natalie Grant honour God's call of obedience? Grant shared on her Facebook page that she does this by being a devoted mother to her three girls and by singing songs about Jesus. And according to the singer, nothing could be more important and fulfilling.

Kirk Franklin teaches people how to embrace freedom
Christian artist Kirk Franklin says that in order to achieve freedom, one must learn how to sacrifice.

Young boy gets in trouble for dressing up as Christian Grey
When students from Sale High School were asked to dress up as their favourite literary figures for World Book Day, people were expecting some kids dressed up as Harry Potter or Tom Sawyer perhaps.

Sean Lowe's favourite Bible verse puts his life in perspective
Former Bachelor star Sean Lowe says that his favourite Bible verse James 4:14 helps put his life in perspective. It says, "How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog â it's here a little while, then it's gone."

Director becomes Christian while making The Drop Box movie
When director Brian Ivie started working on the film The Drop Box, he thought that he would be weaving his artistic vision and magic into the film. But instead, the film worked a miracle on him.

Algerian activist faces trial for comments against new government regulation
An Algerian activist is facing trial for comments he made on social media regarding an official government announcement.

Pope Francis recognises women's importance in Angelus address
Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to the role of women around the world, calling a world that marginalises women "sterile."

Iraqi officials arrest American, Israeli military advisors on suspicion of aiding ISIS
Iraqi counter-terrorism forces allegedly arrested four foreign military advisors to the Islamic State over the weekend.

Muslim Cleric: 'Communist China's religious policies are the best in the world'
The Communist Party's strict religious policies in China are the "best in the world" according to a leading Muslim cleric.

Coalition hits oil refinery held by ISIS in Syria
Warplanes from the United States-led coalition attacked and destroyed on Sunday an oil refinery held by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Secularists trying to stop council prayer are 'wholly undemocratic' - Conservative Christian Fellowship
The head of the Conservative Christian Fellowship has described attempts by the National Secular Society (NSS) to prevent local councils praying before their meetings as "wholly undemocratic".

ISIS fighters destroy ancient Iraqi city of Hatra
The Islamic State continued its destruction of Iraqi historical and cultural sites as it attacked the ancient city of Hatra in northern Iraq on Saturday.

Naghmeh Abedini: 'I haven't questioned God's goodness, I've discovered it'
The wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini speaks to Christian Today.