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Indian bride marries guest after groom had a seizure
When an Indian groom had an epileptic seizure during his wedding day, his bride did something unexpected: she married one of the guests instead.

UVA holding prayer vigil to end sexual violence
University of Virginia (UVa) Christian student organisation Seek His Face is planning a 72-hour prayer vigil and campus prayer meeting next week to end sexual violence.

Stephen Hawking says aggression may be man's downfall
Physicist and author Stephen Hawking asserted in a recent interview that aggression will be the downfall of mankind.
Draven Rodriguez, teen in 'laser cat' viral photo, commits suicide
A teen who gained notoriety after his yearbook photo went viral committed suicide on Thursday.

Indiana bill would outlaw abortions based on fetus disability
A bill endorsed by an Indiana legislator would prohibit abortions based on fetal disabilities such as Down syndrome.

Muslims and Norwegian Jews form 'ring of peace' in Oslo
A gathering of Muslims and Jews joined hands around a synagogue in Oslo on Saturday in a display of solidarity between the faiths.

Jill and Derick Dillard 'champagne' photo causes controversy
"19 Kids and Counting" stars Jill and Derick Dillard caused an uproar on social media after sharing a photo of their Valentine's Day celebration.

Three more British girls suspected of joining IS; parents beg them to return
The UK government is urgently looking into how it can keep young girls from joining the Islamic State (IS) as three more teens are suspected of flying to Syria.

Richard Dawkins says parents should not give children 'Christian label'
Evolutionary biologist and outspoken atheist Richard Dawkins controversially suggested that parents not identify their children's faith to avoid "labelling."
Texas mother trusts God with conjoined twins' separation surgery: 'He's done everything for a reason'
Formerly conjoined twins Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith Mata are doing well after undergoing separation surgery last week.

Kardashians thank God after scary black ice car accident
Reality stars Kim Kardashian West, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and baby North West were involved in a car accident on Saturday but, thankfully, no one was injured.

American missionary Rev Phyllis Sortor kidnapped in Nigeria
An American woman working as a Christian missionary in Nigeria was kidnapped overnight, the website of the Free Methodist Church and a security source said on Tuesday.

Israeli settlers uproot olive trees planted by international volunteers
Destroying olive trees is a tactic used by settlers against Palestinian farmers.

Muslim leaders boycott Jewish event after Muslims blamed for 'all' violent crime
Muslim leaders boycotted a Jewish community event in France after the head of the oranisation behind the event said Muslims were responsible for 'all' violent crime in France.

Christians urged to support Fairtrade after sales slump
Christian environmentalists are calling on the public to buy Fairtrade products after sales fell for the first time in 20 years.

Vincent Nichols: Catholic Church 'doesn't pay anyone less than living wage'
The leaders of the 4.2 million Catholics in England and Wales has insisted that the Catholic Church does not itself employ anyone earning less than the living wage.