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David Cameron tells Pakistan to treat British man imprisoned for blasphemy fairly
David Cameron tells Pakistan to treat British man imprisoned for blasphemy fairly

Prime Minister David Cameron asked his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday to ensure a British man jailed for blasphemy is treated fairly and that his history of mental health is taken into account.

Prince William to meet Obama at White House during US visit
Prince William to meet Obama at White House during US visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making a flyby visit to the US next week that will include a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.

Somali town targeted in suicide bombing, up to 7 dead
Somali town targeted in suicide bombing, up to 7 dead

Up to seven people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in a town in northwestern Somalia, with the suspicion falling to militant Islamist group al Shabaab. 

Kelly Rowland's fans offer their prayers as she grieves the death of her mother

Kelly Rowland shared a poignant photo of herself and her baby boy Titan on her Instagram page, the first she's posted to the social media site since the death of her beloved mother. 

Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did
Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did

Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did

Korie Robertson's new Dooney & Bourke handbags keep love close with 'family' written into the lining

Korie Robertson's new Dooney & Bourke handbags have the word 'family' written into the lining

Madonna on prayer: It \'isn\'t a religious thing\'
Madonna on prayer: It 'isn't a religious thing'

Pop icon says she believes angels protect her

Chris Rock: Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren\'t any edgier than Sam Kinison\'s Jesus jokes
Chris Rock: Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren't any edgier than Sam Kinison's Jesus jokes

Chris Rock says his Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren't any edgier than Sam Kinison's Jesus jokes

International response to Syrian refugees \'truly shocking\', says Amnesty
International response to Syrian refugees 'truly shocking', says Amnesty

A report by Amnesty International today strongly criticises the international response to the Syrian refugee crisis, and has called on Western governments to offer more places for people who have been displaced.

\'I have to sacrifice my life for the future of my country\' – the aid workers fighting for Afghan peace
'I have to sacrifice my life for the future of my country' – the aid workers fighting for Afghan peace

The deaths of three aid workers in Afghanistan last week showed that the country is still not safe, writes Lucinda Borkett-Jones.

Electioneering puts Vatican under pressure to delay Sri Lanka visit
Electioneering puts Vatican under pressure to delay Sri Lanka visit

Christians fear spiritual event is being turned political.

Christians should be more humanist says Theos... but humanists don\'t agree
Christians should be more humanist says Theos... but humanists don't agree

The British Humanist Association has called the latest Theos report "provocative" and "aggressive".

Grand Imam condemns Islamic State ideology and 'barbaric crimes'

Intervention by a senior Muslim religious leader could have profound consequences, says bishop.

Myles Munroe may have known end was coming, says Bahamas prime minister
Myles Munroe may have known end was coming, says Bahamas prime minister

Myles Munroe had a "sense of urgency" about him before his death and may have felt that his days were numbered, according to the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Perry Christie.

Egypt: Imprisoned Christian journalist who converted from Islam goes on hunger strike
Egypt: Imprisoned Christian journalist who converted from Islam goes on hunger strike

A high-profile Christian journalist in Egypt, imprisoned and tortured for converting from the Muslim faith, is reported to have begun a hunger strike in prison.