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New Zealand bar manager and colleagues jailed in Myanmar for insulting religion
The three men have been jailed for two and a half years for using a psychedelic image of Buddha wearing headphones to promote their bar.
Boxing priest Fr Pierre 'Jalapeno' Pepper scores victory over YouTube challenger
Jared Madden challenged Father Pepper on YouTube but got more than he bargained for.
Libya: Islamic State kidnaps 20 foreign medical workers in Sirte
Foreign hospital staff have been taken by ISIS to stop them fleeing as they are need to treat wounded fighters.
US and Iran inch closer to a nuclear deal as another deadline looms
A US official has warned that Iran must make tough choices to allay world fears.
Aid agencies fly in to cyclone-hit Vanuatu islands, find scenes of 'total devastation'
On one island every shred of green has been ripped from the trees.
Minimum wage will rise to £6.70 an hour, says Prime Minister David Cameron
The rise will be the biggest real-terms increase since 2008.
Former atheist proclaims healing power of God
Bestselling author and atheist turned Christian Lee Strobel is sharing his own experience of God's healing power in his new book, entitled A Case for Grace, in which he explores the lives of Christians whose lives were transformed by God.
Contractor agrees to stop building abortion facility if pastor coughs up $20K
The contractor of a $4.2 million Planned Parenthood facility is willing to tear up the contract if a New Orleans area pastor pays him $20,000.
Jailed pastor shaken by execution of inmates in Iran jail
The family of Saeed Abedini, an American pastor jailed in an Iranian prison, has expressed alarm over the state of his physical and emotional condition after he witnessed brutal events in prison.
Justin Bieber apologises, says he can 'turn everything all around'
After being roasted by comedians on Saturday night, pop singer Justin Bieber issued an apology to the nation for his past behaviour.
Disney bans smoking in PG-13 films
Disney announced last week that it will no longer feature smoking in its future PG-13-rated productions.
Family confronts son's addiction in brave obituary
A Maine family decided to confront their son's addiction in his obituary, instead of sidestepping their son's disease, in the hope that they can help other families.
US aid workers evacuated after Ebola exposure in Sierra Leone
Nearly a dozen US aid workers were evacuated from Sierra Leone last week after being exposed to the deadly Ebola virus.
Pope Francis declares year of jubilee
Pope Francis declared a jubilee year on Friday, the second anniversary of his election.
Cancer survivor credits hot sauce challenge with saving his life
An Illinois man was diagnosed with a brain tumour following a hot sauce challenge, and credited the spicy contest with saving his life.
Dolce & Gabbana boycotted after deriding gay adoption and IVF babies
Luxury goods brand Dolce & Gabbana is in hot water after criticising gay adoption and in vitro fertilisation in a series of controversial statements last week.