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Philippines: Long-term recovery continues six months on from deadly typhoon Haiyan
Philippines: Long-term recovery continues six months on from deadly typhoon Haiyan

"After the initial relief effort the idea is you don't want to go on for too long as you could create dependency," says Salvation Army's Major Ray Brown

Paul Flowers: Methodist Church to move ahead with disciplinary process
Paul Flowers: Methodist Church to move ahead with disciplinary process

Paul Flowers, the former Methodist minister and chairman of the troubled Co-Operative Bank, today pleaded guilty to possessing drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine.

Are we too cynical for our faith? God\'s Not Dead leaves me with much to ponder...
Are we too cynical for our faith? God's Not Dead leaves me with much to ponder...

Help! I'm now a pastor's wife! columnist Claire Musters

Oscar Pistorius trial update: Neighbor reveals Pistorius\' housekeeper was inside the home during the fatal shooting
Oscar Pistorius trial update: Neighbor reveals Pistorius' housekeeper was inside the home during the fatal shooting

After months of witness statements and testimony, it was revealed yesterday that there was another person inside Oscar Pistorius' home when he killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.

The Free Church of England takes in Brazil churches
The Free Church of England takes in Brazil churches

The Free Church of England has welcomed three churches from Brazil into its ranks, and is expected to take in more soon.

Kay Warren: Health and wealth will ruin you but so will following Jesus
Kay Warren: Health and wealth will ruin you but so will following Jesus

Following yesterday's candid discussion with Rick and Kay Warren about their journey of grief in the year following the death of their son, Matthew, Kay took to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall to share her thoughts on what it takes to be a true disciple of Jesus on the second day of the HTB Leadership Conference in London.

Brother Luigi Gioia on the challenges of prayer and celibacy
Brother Luigi Gioia on the challenges of prayer and celibacy

On the second and final morning of the HTB Leadership Conference, Benedictine monk Brother Luigi Gioia spoke candidly about the challenges of prayer and of celibacy

Parents outraged after California school assignment asks students if the Holocaust was a hoax
Parents outraged after California school assignment asks students if the Holocaust was a hoax

Parents are outraged after a California public school asked students to question whether the Holocaust actually occurred.

Emily Letts: Abortion counsellor puts her own abortion video on YouTube
Emily Letts: Abortion counsellor puts her own abortion video on YouTube

New Jersey abortion clinic counselor Emily Letts uploaded a video to YouTube last month that filmed her before, during, and after having a surgical abortion.

U.S. to send team to help rescue schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram
U.S. to send team to help rescue schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram

The United States will be sending a team to help rescue over 200 schoolgirls abducted from their school by Boko Haram last month.

Iowa pastor George DB Antrim III commits suicide; Westwind Church healing through communication
Iowa pastor George DB Antrim III commits suicide; Westwind Church healing through communication

Iowa pastor, DB Antrim III of Westwind Church, commits suicide

Grandson of Westboro Baptist Church founder leaves group, says his \'mind is free\'
Grandson of Westboro Baptist Church founder leaves group, says his 'mind is free'

Another family member of the founder of the highly controversial Westboro Baptist Church has left the group.

Florida teacher bans student from reading Bible: \'He\'s not permitted to read those books in my classroom\'
Florida teacher bans student from reading Bible: 'He's not permitted to read those books in my classroom'

Florida teacher bans fifth-grader from reading his Bible during 'free reading' time.

South Korean ferry diver dies trying to recover missing passengers; 19 people arrested as investigations continue
South Korean ferry diver dies trying to recover missing passengers; 19 people arrested as investigations continue

A civilian diver died Tuesday morning in the recovery mission for the missing South Korean Sewol ferry passengers.

Bereaved family calls for national resuscitation policy

The Tracey family, who lost their mother following disputes over the use of a 'Do Not Resuscitate' notice is calling for a national policy on their use.