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London churches open HIV testing centres. 'People with HIV are not cursed'
HIV testing clinics have been opened in churches across London in the hopes of combatting high rates of infection as well as social stigma among the African population.

Billy Graham: 'His impact for good in the world is incalculable'
Articles and rare photographs on the great evangelist have gone online.

Nigerian Archbishop on Boko Haram: We must storm the heavens with prayers
As Boko Haram expands its attacks across neighbouring Cameroon, a Nigerian Archbishop has urged Christians to "pray fervently" for peace.

Religion is not main cause of war, research suggests
Wars are more likely caused by bad government, high corruption and poor relations with neighbours, writes Ruth Gledhill.

Former Mars Hill deacon sets up fund for ex-employees' legal action
Rob Smith aims to crowdsource funds for potential litigation.

Bill Cosby allegations: Fresh claims of sexual assault emerge
Model Janice Dickinson became the most high-profile accuser of American actor and comedian, Bill Cosby.

Better apart: why holding the Church of England together might not be a good idea
Trying to reconcile opposing views uses up too much valuable energy, says Linda Woodhead.
Church school 'failed to safeguard pupils from Islamic extremism'
A top Church of England school is to be placed into special measures after inspectors judged that it had failed to safeguard its pupils from extremism.

Islamic State violence condemned as Saudi Arabia backs inter-faith gathering
Muslims, Jews and Christians have united in opposition to violence.

US considers arming Kiev as Moscow supports Ukraine rebels
Senior official calls for rethink of lethal aid policy.

Knife attack synagogue reopens, but Jerusalem is still tense
Arabs and Jews are all fearful as violence is in the air.
Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson on edge as city waits for trial decision
Tensions are high as National Guard patrols streets.

Victoria's Secret, Barnes & Noble, and the other companies rated not Christmas-friendly by the American Family Association
Victoria's Secret, Barnes & Noble, and the other companies rated not Christmas-friendly by the American Family Association

Couple adopts frozen embryo, calls 'snowflake baby' a 'gift'
Couple adopts frozen embryo, also called a 'snowflake baby'

Christian parents of Charles Manson's fiancée wanted her to 'be a preacher's wife'
Christian parents of Charles Manson's fiancée wanted her to 'be a preacher's wife'

Sadie Robertson to release new prom dress line with Sherri Hill
Sadie Robertson to release new prom dress line with Sherri Hill