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Doctor behind 'Jesus Daily' Facebook page uses same techniques as in the medical field to engage people
Dr Aaron Tabor praises Facebook as a channel to propagate the Gospel

Teenager fighting leukemia says the love of dogs is helping him get through gruelling chemotherapy
Anthony Lyons is buoyed by a viral campaign in which supporters share over half a million dog photos to make him smile

Paris Charlie Hebdo attack: Was it terrorism?
The shooting at French newspaper Charlie Hebdo appears to be a religiously motivated attack, but differs from classical terrorism, writes Lucinda Borkett-Jones.

#JeSuisCharlie: Paris killings generate outpouring of anger and sympathy
Thousands have taken to social media to express their feelings about the murders at the Charlie Hebdo offices.

Bishop who left scene of fatal bike crash was 'in shock'
Heather Elizabeth Cook, who fled the scene of the crash that caused the death of a bicyclist last month, told a colleague shortly after the accident that she was "in shock."

Paris church minister: Charlie Hebdo attack shows extremism has 'hit home'
A church minister in Paris has told Christian Today that he is concerned about possible attacks against places of worship in light of today's shooting at Charlie Hebdo.

Charlie Hebdo attack: Is religion to blame?
Launched just before today's Paris shootings, a new report warns against isolating religion as the sole cause of conflict.

Swansea church denies radicalising students
Freedom Church in Swansea has been accused of radicalising university students and leaving them "damaged", claims that the church strongly refutes.

Background: What is Charlie Hebdo?
Following the shooting at the offices of French publication Charlie Hebdo, we look at the paper's controversial past.

Elim Pentecostal ministers celebrate joyful centenary
Ministers are meeting in Birmingham and Monaghan for a day of consecration and commitment.

Charlie Hebdo gun attack: 12 confirmed dead, French President says it's an act of 'extreme barbarity'
Security at places of worship in Paris has been reinforced following today's shooting at satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, in which 12 people have been confirmed dead.

Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander surrenders to US forces
Dominic Ongwen's capture is a "historic blow" to Africa's worst terrorist militia.

Islamist extremists hack Yorkshire church and school websites
Hackers have targeted a Danish church and a primary school in Yorkshire.

Christianity facing extinction in the Middle East, warns Open Doors
The charity's annual World Watch List reveals that persecution is increasing around the world.

Tail of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 has been found
The black box flight recorder may be inside, says the airline's chief.

German anti-immigration movement faces backlash in demonstrations against 'xenophobia'
PEGIDA anti-Islamists have been condemned by a leading newspaper and prominent public figures.