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Iranian Christian pastor Rasoul Abdollahi released from prison
Iranian Christian pastor Rasoul Abdollahi released from prison

A pastor who has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith since December 2013 has been released.

Incensed: Thai health ministry issues joss stick warning
Incensed: Thai health ministry issues joss stick warning

Burning incense sticks near food could cause cancer, officials say.

Greece \'will not be pushed\' into accepting old bailout programme
Greece 'will not be pushed' into accepting old bailout programme

A government spokesman has said that"conditions have matured" for a settlement.

Children\'s Society warns that older teens are at greatest risk of neglect and abuse
Children's Society warns that older teens are at greatest risk of neglect and abuse

Campaigners want abuse laws to be changed to include 16- and 17-year-olds.

Mosul recapture from Islamic State will begin in April-May, says US
Mosul recapture from Islamic State will begin in April-May, says US

A US Central Command official has signalled an attack by Iraqi and Kurdish forces.

Princeton receives 1455 Gutenberg Bible from philathrophist
Princeton receives 1455 Gutenberg Bible from philathrophist

Historic Bible included in 2,500-strong book collection donated to Princeton by generous alumnus

Meriam Ibrahim to receive award after being saved from execution
Meriam Ibrahim to receive award after being saved from execution

The government of Sudan sentenced her to 100 lashes and death in 2014 for the crime of apostasy and adultery for marrying Daniel Wani, an American Christian citizen.

Michael Moore continues to make angry tweets against American Sniper
Michael Moore continues to make angry tweets against American Sniper

Controversial filmmaker and political Michael Moore just cannot let his American Sniper angst go.

Joe Duggar sent Valentines to all his family members despite being away in college
Joe Duggar sent Valentines to all his family members despite being away in college

Joe Duggar just might be the sweetest young man in the 19 Kids and Counting family.

\'KKK Wednesday\' promo leads to apology from UK Krispy Kreme
'KKK Wednesday' promo leads to apology from UK Krispy Kreme

A Krispy Kreme branch is backtracking after an ill-worded promotional campaign led to a social media outcry.

NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says ISIS doesn\'t represent Islam any more than KKK represents Christianity
NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says ISIS doesn't represent Islam any more than KKK represents Christianity

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar drew a distinction between the Muslim faith and the heinous acts committed by the Islamic State (IS) in a recent interview.

Phil Robertson to be honoured at CPAC for standing firm in his faith
Phil Robertson to be honoured at CPAC for standing firm in his faith

Conservative nonprofit organisation Citizens United will honour "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson with a First Amendment Award at next week's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), the group recently announced.

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald say they will adopt whether they are \'blessed with biological children\' or not
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald say they will adopt whether they are 'blessed with biological children' or not

Newlyweds Jessa and Ben Seewald discussed their first few months of marriage and their plans for a family in an intimate interview in the newest issue of PEOPLE Magazine.

Bibles deemed \'unacceptable\' by Aberystwyth University students
Bibles deemed 'unacceptable' by Aberystwyth University students

Bibles in dorm rooms at UK college Aberystwyth University may become obsolete if the majority of students have their way.

Ousted Christian fire chief files lawsuit against city of Atlanta
Ousted Christian fire chief files lawsuit against city of Atlanta

The former Atlanta fire chief fired after voicing biblical beliefs in a book has filed suit against the city.

\'Sleepy Hollow\' actor Orlando Jones is fundraising for needy North Carolina churches
'Sleepy Hollow' actor Orlando Jones is fundraising for needy North Carolina churches

Actor and comedian Orlando Jones is giving back to churches in Wilmington, North Carolina by raising money for their respective needs.