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Irish politician takes abortion pill in pro-choice protest
Irish politician takes abortion pill in pro-choice protest

Nicole Kidman says she's lucky to have husband Keith Urban and 'a strong faith' as she gets over death of father
Nicole Kidman has credited her "rock of a husband" Keith Urban and her "strong faith" with helping her get over the death of her father.

Survey shows Americans believe in heaven and hell, a bit vague about everything else
Survey shows Americans believe in a 'Christian-ish' God.
Woman records 10 hours of street harassment in New York; gets rape threats when video goes viral
One woman was secretly filmed walking the streets of New York for 10 hours in a powerful demonstration of the verbal harassment and catcalling the Big Apple's women have to put up with.

North Korea executes members of the ruling Workers' Party by firing squad for watching South Korean TV shows
There are reports in The Telegraph today of senior figures in the North Korean government being executed for watching South Korean soap operas.

Ebola in Sierra Leone: Food aid saving quarantined families from starvation
Christian Aid says food security has become a bigger concern for some people than catching Ebola

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard celebrate pregnancy halfway mark with new baby bump photo
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard celebrate pregnancy halfway mark with new baby bump photo

Lolo Jones looks to God following shoulder surgery announcement: 'Lord, I want your best'
Lolo Jones looks to God after shoulder surgery announcement: 'Lord, I want your best'

Sadie Robertson prays 'people realize that they are a beautiful child of God'
Sadie Robertson prays 'people realize that they are a beautiful child of God'

Pete Wynter: The day that changed the world
When we're awakened to the power of the cross, we're woken up to the power of God in everyday life, says the director of HTB's Leadership College.

MPs criticise UK's immigration 'mess'
Britain's border and immigration system is a "mess", MPs said today in a report which will increase pressure on David Cameron's government to take a tougher line on migrants ahead of next year's General Election.

Why US green groups are talking about abortion this election
Green billionaire Tom Steyer vowed to make the November congressional elections about climate change. Now he's talking about abortion and the economy to get his candidates across the finish line.

Shamed cleric Kieran Conry was 'loved and admired', says Bishop of Portsmouth
Roman Catholics in Arundel and Brighton are devastated by the loss of their bishop who they "admired and loved" the Bishop of Portsmouth has said.

Support marriage, urges Pope Francis: 'Families are wounded and in crisis'
Christians urged to follow Jesus' example and "waste time" on pastoral care.

Mars Hill pastor Steve Tompkins confesses sinful behaviour, asks forgiveness
Mark Driscoll's resignation has triggered another admission of past wrongdoings from a senior figure.

Krish Kandiah: The power of remembrance
Music and memory are intimately connected, writes Krish Kandiah. Can music help us honour the dead?