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Boko Haram takes over Nigerian town; executes two for smoking
Boko Haram takes over Nigerian town; executes two for smoking

Parents of slain journalist James Foley release heartbreaking letter from their son
Parents of slain journalist James Foley release heartbreaking letter from their son
ISIS gives Iraq Christians 'one week' to convert or die
The Islamic group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, is threatening non-muslims in Iraq with death if they refuse to comply with their orders to convert or leave.

James Foley's touching letter to loved ones: 'I feel you all especially when I pray'
A memorial service was held in Rochester, NH in remembrance of the journalist killed by ISIS. The Foley family recently released a letter Foley wrote while in captivity.

Humanist group claims there are 24 closet atheists in Congress
Humanist group claims there are 24 closet atheists in Congress

Women take longer to get over romantic rejection
If you still find your mind wandering back to that person you were with three years ago and wondering where it all went wrong, even though you keep telling yourself you should be over them by now, you are in good company.

Archbishop of York's seven-day fast and prayer vigil for peace
The Archbishop will be praying for peace on the hour every hour until Sunday 31 August.

'Aggressive' secularism pushing Christian faith 'out of the public space' in Britain
Former attorney general Dominic Grieve tells The Telegraph that British Christians are being "forced to hide belief".

Buy a dog and other quirky ideas for sharing the faith with your neighbours
An essential part of being a Christian is sharing our faith with others but how many of us um and ah about how to actually do it, often to the point of not doing it at all!Â
R&B singer Brandy is 'vessel for God' as she lends her voice to Kirk Franklin's The Walls Group
R&B singer Brandy is 'vessel for God' as she lends her voice to Kirk Franklin's The Wall Group

Mark Driscoll to take 'minimum' 6-week break while leadership considers accusations against him
Days after former members of Mars Hill filed formal charges against Mark Driscoll, the pastor has announced a break from the pulpit.Â

Richard Attenborough dies at 90, son confirms
English actor Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90, according to his son Michael, who confirmed the news to BBC.

Drug dealer who killed two policewomen is now seeking God behind bars
A former drug dealer who was given a whole life sentence after killing four people, including two female police officers, has reportedly turned to God behind bars.

Christian farm owners told to pay $13,000 after refusing to host same-sex marriage ceremony
A Catholic couple who refused to host a same-sex marriage ceremony on their farm have been ordered to pay $13,000.

British jihadis are threat to Christian heritage of tolerance and should be banished - former Archbishop of Canterbury
Lord Carey says those who leave Britain's shores to engage in terrorism should not be allowed to return.

As 21 former Mars Hill members file charges against Mark Driscoll, Tim Keller says brashness was 'obvious to many'
Charge sheet accuses the Mars Hill pastor of "persistent sinful behaviour towards others"