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Nigerian Christians welcome postponement of national elections
The Boko Haram insurgency means elections are too dangerous to hold, says the president.

Staying safe online: how we can help create a better internet
Real tragedies are rare, but Christians can help create a better online culture.

Cameron's Conservatives lead Labour in opinion poll
The Tories have opened up a three-point lead, against the run of other predictions.

Chilean film about paedophile priests in contention for Berlin film award
Director Pablo Larrian says paedophile priests collaborated with the Pinochet regime.

Obama mulls sending arms to Ukraine, says he prefers diplomacy
The US president is pinning his hopes on a Franco-German peace initiative.

Libyan army retakes Benghazi base from Islamist fighters
Government forces are advancing against militants.

Songs of Praise to feature speed dating
It's been accused of being a bit like a "soggy quiche", but Songs of Praise is set to challenge preconceptions by hosting an unusual feature â speed dating.

Rev Stephen Sizer banned from social media over 9/11 conspiracy post
Controversial pro-Palestinian vicar Rev Stephen Sizer has been banned from writing, preaching, teaching, emailing, tweeting, posting on Facebook or commenting in any way in relation to the current situation in the Middle East.

Christian Zionism used to justify 'apartheid on steroids', says World Vision vice-president
Steve Haas has come under fire for backing Palestinians.
Humanists challenging school prayers want judge to decide without going to trial
A humanist group in Greenville County, South Carolina is seeking summary judgment in its case against the use of prayers in public schools in the county.

UK Christian Charity continues aid despite escalating conflict in Ukraine, calls for aid
Despite the escalation of hostilities in the Ukraine, a UK-based Christian charity continues to provide and support for the refugees, and is asking for more aid from the international community to meet the increasing number of evacuees fleeing from the fighting.

Boko Haram violence could derail Nigerian elections - priest
As Boko Haram surrounds a major city in northeastern Nigeria, a local priest says that the actions of the radical Islamist group could result in the postponement of elections in the country.

ISIS commander 'killed by drone'
A missile-firing drone killed at least six in Afghanistan on Monday including a veteran militant believed to have defected to Islamic State from the Taliban, Afghan officials said.

Atheist billboard campaign in Australia tells people to 'escape' religion
A group of atheists in Australia has commenced an advertising campaign telling people to escape religion.
Former gas attendant, janitor leaves $6 million to local hospital, library
Frugal man leaves his secret millions to local organizations, donates antiques to historical society

Teen with 'devil hands' undergoes plastic surgeryÂ
An African teen is doing well after undergoing surgery to treat crippling conditions in his arms.