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Animated film Home teaches audiences how wonderful life can be without prejudice, says Jim Parsons
The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons is lending his voice to the new film Home, by DreamWorks Animations', about an alien called Oh who forms an unlikely friendship with an earthling girl named Tip.

Jessa Duggar excited to spoil nephew Baby Dilly
Newlywed Jessa Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting cannot wait to meet her sister Jill's firstborn son Baby Dilly, and said that her sister's pregnancy has made her think of starting a family of her own too.

Amnesty International claims Syrian government used chemical weapons against civilians
The Syrian government has allegedly launched two chemical gas attacks in northern Syria, killing an entire family.

Religious freedom is not a British value, poll finds
More people think a sense of humour and politeness are important British values than religious freedom, according to a recent survey.

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi awaits new schedule for flogging
Convicted Saudi blogger Raif Badawi continues to await a new date for his next round of flogging.

San Francisco Cathedral denies that sprinklers were to 'deter homeless'
San Francisco's largest Catholic church has removed a water system after critics claimed it was designed to keep homeless people from sleeping in its doorways.

Malaysian appeals court to hear Christian's plea over right to use 'Allah' in CDs
The Malaysian Court of Appeals is set to hear the case of a Christian seeking to uphold her right to use the word "Allah" in published material.

Attacks on India's Christians continue despite PM's pledge on religious tolerance
Attacks against the Christian minority in India continue despite a pledge from the Prime Minister to crack down on such violence.

Judah Smith says he's proud of Justin Bieber
City Church pastor Judah Smith, also known as pastor to Justin Bieber, has said that he is proud of the young singer and admires his ability to pick himself up and start afresh.

Facebook bans ad for controversial Meriam Ibrahim film
An advert for the film 'I Am A Christian' breaches guidelines, promoters are told.

Indonesia's parliamentarians question delay to execution of two Australian Bali Nine members
The two leaders of the group, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, are currently being detained in Nusakambangan Island as they await the date of their execution.

French comedian Dieudonne guilty of condoning terrorism in Charlie Hebdo joke
A French comedian was found guilty on Wednesday of condoning terrorism by posting a joke on his Facebook account after January's Islamist attacks in Paris, but escaped a possible jail sentence.

Charles and Camilla mingle with tourists on US visit
A four-day goodwill visit included a trip to the Lincoln Memorial.

Protect people, not just cows, says India's senior Catholic bishop
Cardinal Baselios Cleemis has targeted hardline Hindu nationalists after a nun was raped.

Afghanistan: US delays pull-out, will keep military bases open
The US judges that the new president still needs help against the Taliban.

Navy rejects claim that chaplain was fired because of his faith
Navy rejects claim that chaplain was fired because of his faith