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Shock win for challenger in Sri Lanka election
Shock win for challenger in Sri Lanka election

Corruption and authoritarianism saw a massive swing against the incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Terror attacks on UK \'likely\', warns MI5 boss
Terror attacks on UK 'likely', warns MI5 boss

The head of Britain's security service has said that mass casualty attacks are being planned.

Man who threw child off Florida bridge refuses lawyer, says he wants to \'leave it in the hands of God\'
Man who threw child off Florida bridge refuses lawyer, says he wants to 'leave it in the hands of God'

A father has been charged with first-degree murder after throwing his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge in St Petersburg, Florida.

Andraé Crouch dies aged 72 after bout of ill-health
Andraé Crouch dies aged 72 after bout of ill-health

Gospel music legend Andraé Crouch has passed away at the age of 72 after being hospitalised in the New Year.

Sean Lowe, the Christian \'Bachelor\' star who vowed chastity celebrates first wedding anniversary with Catherine Giudici
Sean Lowe, the Christian 'Bachelor' star who vowed chastity celebrates first wedding anniversary with Catherine Giudici

Fans will be pleased to know the continuation of an endearing love story between former 'Bachelor' Sean Lowe and former contestant Catherine Giudici as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor at revival service
Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor at revival service

Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor

40,000 troops assigned for Pope Francis during papal visit in Philippines
40,000 troops assigned for Pope Francis during papal visit in Philippines

According to the Philippine National Police, over 40,000 troops as well as air force and snipers will be assigned for Pope Francis' protection. Moreover, the Presidential Security Group will provide close-in security.

Kepler Space Telescope discovers Earth-like planets
Kepler Space Telescope discovers Earth-like planets

Kepler hit a milestone on Tuesday when it found its 1,000th exoplanet, including seven other newly confirmed Earth-like worlds.

Couple married for 69 years Gene and Pat Warrington die just 8 hours apart
Couple married for 69 years Gene and Pat Warrington die just 8 hours apart

Gene and Pat Warrington passed away on December 27 just 8 hours apart in a hospice in Findlay, Ohio.

Phylicia Rashad defends Bill Cosby, two more women join lawsuit
Phylicia Rashad defends Bill Cosby, two more women join lawsuit

Phylicia Rashad defends Bill Cosby, two more women join lawsuit

\'Duck Dynasty\' stars Alan and Lisa Robertson discuss cheating, drugs, abortion in new book
'Duck Dynasty' stars Alan and Lisa Robertson discuss cheating, drugs, abortion in new book

'Duck Dynasty' stars Alan and Lisa Robertson discuss cheating, drugs, abortion in new book

Florida teen who shot and killed her brother was abused for years, say authorities
Florida teen who shot and killed her brother was abused for years, say authorities

The Florida teen who shot and killed her brother on Monday had suffered abuse for years, police revealed on Wednesday.

Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack
Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack

Boko Haram militants burnt down almost an entire town in northeast Nigeria on Wednesday, and initial reports suggest that hundreds of civilians were killed.

Child abuse victim to Butler-Sloss: \'I did not change my story\'
Child abuse victim to Butler-Sloss: 'I did not change my story'

A man abused by two priests claims a secret recording of a conversation with a top judge backs his version of events.

Christianity is helping power Chinese economy, says study
Christianity is helping power Chinese economy, says study

Faith networks and Christian social values are contributing to China's growth.