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Burundi journalist jailed for duplicity on murder of nuns released on bail
A radio executive in Burundi that detained for refusing to reveal a news source has been temporarily released from jail.
Sentencing of five Christians in Laos threatens 'very core' of Christianity, rights group says
The recent ruling of a Lao court against five Christians could threaten the "very core" of Christianity in the country, a religious rights group in Laos warned Thursday.
Amnesty International calls for release of two South Sudanese pastors detained in Sudan
A prominent human rights group is calling for the release of two South Sudanese pastors who are currently detained in Sudan.
PM Narendra Modi's statements will silence loose cannons, opposition party leader says
The leader of a prominent political party in India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement on religious tolerance will silence 'loose cannons' and send a positive message to the rest of the world.
UN human rights commissioner urges Libyans to 'unite' against extremists
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called upon Libyans to unite and resist the influence of the extremists in their country.
God helped transform the life of ex-porn star Brittni Ruiz
God's love is truly so astounding that it has the ability to transform the lives of anybody. When porn star Brittni Ruiz, more popularly known as Jenna Presley first met God, her life which was weighed down by sex, drugs, suicide, and an eating disorder. She felt hopeless and lost, but once she decided to dedicate her heart to Jesus, her world turned upside down - but for the better.
Carrie Underwood donates signed guitar to save sick police dog
Country singer Carrie Underwood has a soft spot for animals, so when the opportunity presented itself for her to help out an ailing police dog, she did not hesitate.
Justin Bieber picks up dinner tab of NYPD
Usually, the police take pictures of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber because he has just gotten into trouble - be it a drunken arrest or a notorious public scuffle. But this time, members of the New York Police District (NYPD) took a picture with the young star as a thank you for a free meal.
Kari Jobe explains story behind song 'When You Walk In the Room'
There is no feeling in this world greater than God's presence, and this is what singer Kari Jobe attests to in her song "When You Walk In the Room" off her album Majestic.
Ben & Jerry's to make weed-flavoured ice cream?
Well-known ice cream company Ben & Jerry's is not one to shy away from unique ice cream flavours. But founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield recently raised some eyebrows after they hinted that they are open to producing cannabis-infused ice cream should the drug be legalised.
Switchfoot never gets tired playing hit songs
Switchfoot was just a simple band from San Diego before it was pushed to the limelight when Nicholas Sparks' novel-turned-movie A Walk to Remember used four of their songs for its soundtrack.
Lifehouse comes full circle in new album Out of the Wasteland
The band Lifehouse has been in the music industry for several years already, but coming out with a new album called Out of the Wasteland makes them feel like they are starting all over again.
Letter reveals Freud thought homosexuality was nothing to be ashamed of
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, thought of homosexuality was the result of an arrest of sexual development, letter reveals
Harry Potter fan gets touching letter from JK Rowling
Famed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling truly cares about her fans, and no one could support this statement better than Johnnie Blue of Scotland, who just received the most touching letter from his favourite author.
God loves you and God is willing to forgive you, Franklin Graham tells ISIS
Rev Franklin Graham, son of popular evangelist Billy Graham, has told Islamic State militants that God loves them and is willing to forgive them.
Mandisa shares 'blessings' of being single
American gospel and contemporary Christian artist Mandisa is looking at her life with rose-tinted glasses as she focuses on the blessings of being single.