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Jessa Duggar's husband Ben Seewald laments inaction in the face of so many injustices in the world
Ben Seewald, the husband of 19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar, is sad that there are so many injustices in the world but people are not doing anything about them.

When we look upon the Lord, we cannot help but be changed, says Kari Jobe
Grammy award-nominated Christian singer Kari Jobe said that her song "Look Upon the Lord," which is taken from her album Majestic, is all about the positive impact Jesus Christ has on people.

Stay faithful to God because He will see you through, says Joel Osteen
Popular pastor Joel Osteen says that people might encounter long periods of discouragement but they should never stop praying and believing in God.

Iraqi forces and militiamen raze villages in US-supported battle against Islamic State last year
Iraqi government forces and Shiite militiamen may have committed human rights violations in a major battle against the Islamic State last year.

Nigeria not hiring mercenaries in fight against Boko Haram - government official
A senior Nigerian government official has denied the presence of mercenaries in Nigeria's armies as they continue the fight against Boko Haram.

TB Joshua appeals against order to testify in Lagos building collapse case
Nigerian preacher TB Joshua is appealing a court order to testify in the investigation into the collapse of a building at his church's compound.

David Oyelowo stars in new film Captive, based on abduction survivor Ashley Smith
Paramount Pictures will handle the worldwide distribution of the film 'Captive' starring Kate Mara and David Oyelowo.

Pastor says solar eclipse on March 20 is a message from God, warns of end of the world
The pastor also sees the timing of the solar eclipse as significant, because it occurs just two weeks before the third Blood Moon is set to occur on April 4, the Jewish Feast of Passover.

One in four Brits expect an apocalyptic disaster in their lifetime
A poll has found that nearly a quarter of Britons think it likely that an apocalyptic disaster will strike the world during their lifetime.

Saddam Hussein's tomb is among the collateral damage from Tikrit campaign
The ongoing campaign by the Iraqi government and its allies to reclaim Tikrit from the Islamic State has destroyed the tomb of Iraq's former dictator.

Gunmen kill 19 in attack on Tunisian museum
Gunmen opened fire on tourists getting off buses outside Tunisia's national museum on Wednesday, killing 19 people, including 17 foreign tourists.

Canadian pastor last seen in North Korea remains missing
A Canadian pastor of Korean descent who went to North Korea in late Januay remains missing.

Ugandan Christian girl who escaped uncle accused of abuse mysteriously dies
A Ugandan Christian girl mysteriously died on Sunday while being treated for injuries sustained as a result of an allegedly abusive Muslim uncle.

Largest Presbyterian denomination in the US approves same-sex marriage
A landmark vote on Tuesday saw Presbyterian Church (USA) change the wording in its constitution to approve same-sex marriage.

Virginia town council member faces criticism after statement on God's involvement in ending slavery
A councilman in a town in Virginia is facing criticism after commenting that slavery was ended "by the hand of God."

Youth for Christ appoints new national director
Youth for Christ has appointed Neil O'Boyle as its new UK director.