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Surrogate Down's Syndrome baby abandoned by Australian couple who took only healthy twin sister
A surrogate baby boy with Down's Syndrome and life-threatening health complications has reportedly been abandoned to his Thai mother after the Australian couple he was being carried for took only his healthy twin sister.

'I started reaching for the Bible instead of reaching for the bottle'
Steph Macleod, 33, is a singer songwriter who lives near Edinburgh. Nine years ago he was an alcoholic and a drug addict and sleeping rough on the streets. He shares his story of how he came to be free of addiction.

Why Israel will never get everything it wants
Israel has four main aims, writes Jeremy Moodey. The trouble is, they can't be reconciled with each other.

Baptist minister Ergun Caner reveals 'excruciating pain' after son's suicide
Baptist minister Ergun Caner reveals 'excruciating pain' after son's suicide.

Restaurant gives discount to praying customers
Restaurant gives discount to praying customers.

Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim arrives in New Hampshire, granted asylum
"I am so relieved," said her husband.

Imprisoned Christian in North Korea, Kenneth Bae, feels 'abandoned' by US leaders
Bae has been in prison for over 20 months.

Dr Kent Brantly to return to US for Ebola treatment, says Samaritan's Purse
Two Americans with Ebola virus to be brought into the US

Uganda strikes out controversial anti-gay law
The law which led to a sharp rise in persecution of homosexuals has been struck out as 'null and void'.

Christian ethicists concerned over 'three parent baby' IVF plan
New IVF technique 'mitochondrial replacement therapy' raises questions over genetic modification of embryos.
Richard Rohr: How to be Happy
Franciscan friar Richard Rohr answers the question everyone asks themselves at some point... how can I be happy?

Remembering the Great War: Seven lessons we must learn 100 years on
A hundred years after the conflict, it still speaks to us today, writes Mark Woods

Philip Yancey: We need grace over doctrinal unity
The mighty Philip Yancey has some challenging words for the Church about grace and unity.

Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim to arrive in the U.S. today
Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim to arrive in the U.S. Thursday

Ebola outbreak sparks state of emergency in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone declares state of emergency due to Ebola outbreak.

Priest arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband into prisons for gang members
Priest arrested for helping gang members in El Salvador.