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Terrorist who murdered 84 in Nice Riviera truck attack \'could have been influenced by religion,\' his ex-lawyer says
Terrorist who murdered 84 in Nice Riviera truck attack 'could have been influenced by religion,' his ex-lawyer says

The Tunisian who drove a truck through a crowd, killing 84 people on the Nice Riviera in France on Bastille Day (July 14) "could have been influenced by religion," his former lawyer said.

Labour MP Naz Shah: My comments were antisemitic and offensive
Labour MP Naz Shah: My comments were antisemitic and offensive

Labour MP Naz Shah has admitted comments which led to her suspension from the party were antisemitic but insisted she was "ignorant" and not an antisemite herself.

Christians fined in Kazakhstan for meeting to worship Christ
Christians fined in Kazakhstan for meeting to worship Christ

It is thought to be the first case of its kind since the police acquired new powers against unrecognised religions last year.

Tim Tebow challenges Christians to fight hate by loving every person in their lives
Tim Tebow challenges Christians to fight hate by loving every person in their lives

Former NFL star Tim Tebow joined thousands of Christians at the National Mall on Saturday for the Together 2016 event. In his speech, he encouraged them to combat hate in this world by loving "every person they come in contact with."

Brexit leaves UK more divided than before – poll

England has become more divided since the vote to leave the European Union, new research has revealed.

Joel Osteen on lesson learn from sheep: \'We need to stay in peace; the Good Shepherd will fight our battles\'
Joel Osteen on lesson learn from sheep: 'We need to stay in peace; the Good Shepherd will fight our battles'

In the Bible, people are often compared to sheep while Jesus Christ is pictured as the Shepherd. With this in mind, Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen and his wife Victoria were inspired by the sheep's unfailing trust on their shepherd when they encountered a herd of them during their Colorado vacation.

Baton Rouge: sheriff says God is helping them get through it after murder of 3 police officers
Baton Rouge: sheriff says God is helping them get through it after murder of 3 police officers

As difficult as it might be to face the Sunday morning attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that claimed the lives of three police officers, East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux is trying his best to maintain an optimistic outlook and encourage people to do the same.

Bishop of London to step down after more than 20 years at the helm
Bishop of London to step down after more than 20 years at the helm

The Bishop of London Richard Chartres has announced that he is to retire next year, after a long and distinguished career at the heart of the Church of England and the British establishment.

Paul Harcourt: It\'s been a difficult season for New Wine, but we\'ve come out strong
Paul Harcourt: It's been a difficult season for New Wine, but we've come out strong

Paul Harcourt is taking on the lead role at New Wine after a turbulent few months for the charismatic evangelical network of churches.

Justin Welby launches refugee resettlement scheme with Home Secretary Amber Rudd
Justin Welby launches refugee resettlement scheme with Home Secretary Amber Rudd

Community groups will be able to sponsor a refugee family under a new scheme launched jointly today by the Home Secretary and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Senior bishop laments growing trend of going naked in front of the camera
Senior bishop laments growing trend of going naked in front of the camera

'Get yer kit on' says Church of England bishop Nick Baines after spate of nakedness hits streets of Britain

\'Duck Dynasty\' wedding: Brighton Thompson says God \'continually makes my brokenness beautiful\'
'Duck Dynasty' wedding: Brighton Thompson says God 'continually makes my brokenness beautiful'

Who is "Duck Dynasty" star Reed Robertson's fiancée Brighton Thompson? The two got engaged last December in New York City's Central Park but have not announced their wedding date yet.

Ken Ham offers $1 entrance fee to Ark Encounter for students, in response to atheist group\'s objection to trips
Ken Ham offers $1 entrance fee to Ark Encounter for students, in response to atheist group's objection to trips

The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is doing everything it can to keep school children from visiting the Ark Encounter, a new attraction in Kentucky that features the life-sized replica of Noah's Ark.

Pakistan: Christian girl kidnapped, raped and forced into Muslim marriage, father murdered
Pakistan: Christian girl kidnapped, raped and forced into Muslim marriage, father murdered

A girl aged 14 has been abducted, raped and forced into an Islamic marriage in Pakistan. Her father was shot dead when he sold his house in an attempt to buy her freedom.

\'The Secret Life of Pets\': Hilarious movie imparts 3 important life lessons
'The Secret Life of Pets': Hilarious movie imparts 3 important life lessons

Animated movies are a great medium to teach young kids some valuable life lessons, but the new film "The Secret Life of Pets" is just so hilarious that a father and son who saw the film laughed throughout the entire film and forgot to reflect on the lessons the movie wishes to impart.

Duggar family update: Jill and Derick Dillard visiting the US in August, plan to take Bible classes
Duggar family update: Jill and Derick Dillard visiting the US in August, plan to take Bible classes

Derick and Jill Dillard, together with their son Israel David from the TLC show "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" will be returning to the United States from their Central America ministry next month to have a short break and take some Bible lessons to improve their mission.