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Christian missionary Kenneth Bae feels 'no ill will' towards North Korea after two years in labour camp
The American Christian missionary who spent two years in a North Korean labour camp before being freed over the weekend "bears no ill will" towards the communist country, his sister says.

Lambeth prayer community is 'a thing of God, it can't be anything else' says new Prior
Rev Anders Litzell says the Community of St Anselm will draw on old and new traditions, like "a re-bottling of a fine vintage claret".

'Working for peace begins on our knees': Archbishop's chaplain on prayer
Ruth Gledhill sat down with Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Jo Wells, to learn more about the upcoming prayer community at Lambeth Palace.

Nigeria: Suicide bomber kills 48 in school assembly
A suicide bomber dressed as a student today killed at least 48 people and injured 79 others at a school assembly in the northeastern town of Potiskum.

Protesters decry corruption ahead of Brisbane's G20 summit
Vicars and protestors have dressed up as accountants amongst a mock 'tax-haven' to highlight the problem of corruption and tax avoidance for the world's poor.

West End star to launch new multi-denominational Songs of Praise
After over 50 years of broadcasting Anglican services, Songs of Praise is to begin featuring congregations from a variety of Christian faiths.

Hundreds mourn deaths in Spanish church group bus crash
A thousand people have gathered today to mourn the deaths of 14 church-goers who died in a bus crash in southern Spain on Saturday.

Prince Harry quotes Bible in Remembrance Day tribute
Prince Harry yesterday paid tribute to those who died serving the British military in Afghanistan with a verse from the Gospel of John.

Prayers after pastor Myles Munroe and wife Ruth killed in Bahamas plane crash
A plane carrying two pastors and their families has crashed in the Bahamas, killing all nine on board, police have confirmed.

Egyptian militant group pledges loyalty to Islamic State
If genuine, the declaration of allegiance would be a boost for Islamic State.

Iraqi military reach Baiji; ISIS leader Baghdadi's fate unclear
Iraqi military forces reached the centre of the northern city of Baiji on Sunday, while contradictory reports emerged over the fate of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Germany celebrates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
More than a million Germans and people from around the world on Sunday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Pope appoints English Archbishop to senior Vatican post
The Pope has appointed an English Archbishop to one of the most senior posts in the Vatican.

Remembrance Sunday: Britain honours the fallen
The Queen was leading ceremonies on Sunday to remember the men and women who have given their lives in conflict

North Korea frees Matthew Miller and Christian missionary Kenneth Bae
A smiling Bae exited the aircraft and in an emotional reunion on the tarmac greeted his mother, sister, brother-in-law and two young nieces.

Billy Graham says he's 'looking forward' to going to Heaven; announces new film project
Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday this week but even though he's largely housebound due to old age, he's as keen as ever to share the Gospel.