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Canada's House of Commons passes medical assistance in dying bill
Canada's House of Commons has passed the medical assistance in dying bill that will allow a physician or nurse to administer a substance to a patient to cause his death.
Judge sentences Catholic man who struck Baptist preacher to attend Baptist church service for 12 Sundays
In an unusual ruling, an Ohio judge has sentenced a Catholic man to attend Baptist church services for 12 Sundays after he assaulted a Baptist street preacher last January.
ISIS faces major assaults on two fronts in Iraq and Syria
Islamic State insurgents faced major assaults on two fronts in both Iraq and Syria on Wednesday in what could prove to be some of the biggest operations to roll back their caliphate since they proclaimed it in 2014.
Archbishop sacks priest accused of gay sexual relationship with church worker
The archbishop of Miami, Florida has asked a priest to resign due to allegations of gay sexual relationship with a church worker.
'Prayer warrior' pastor who 'loved helping young people' gunned down for no apparent reason in Baltimore
An associate pastor at a local church in Baltimore, Maryland â described as a "prayer warrior" and someone "who loved helping young people" â was gunned down by an unidentified male suspect as she got into her car last Friday.
NFL star Benjamin Watson says Cincinnati Zoo made the right decision in killing the gorilla Harambe
NFL star Benjamin Watson, who plays the tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, is saddened that 17-year-old gorilla Harambe from the Cincinnati Zoo had to be put down to save a four-year-old boy who fell into its pen on Saturday. However, he believes that zoo authorities made the right call.
Ben Carson likens America to cruise ship about to go over Niagara Falls that could cause 'tremendous carnage and death'
Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson is warning against a third party bid in the U.S. presidential election this November in protest against the candidacy of presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump because it would only lead to Democratic bet Hillary Clinton claiming the White House.
Iraq's trapped refugees: 3.4 million face starvation after escaping ISIS
Iraqis are not hopeful about their prospects after ISIS. Read about one charity's attempt to get families back on their feet.
Duggar news: Anna still distrustful of Josh, won't let him use smartphone, source says
Josh and Anna Duggar from the former TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" are doing their best to rebuild their marriage, but the road to recovery is one filled with challenges.
Franklin Graham says Islam wants to put women 'behind a veil of horror' â the opposite of what Christianity does
Rev. Franklin Graham is once again criticising the religion of Islam because of the horrible treatment it allows men to commit on women.
Steve Harvey recalls God's message to him when he was still struggling with homelessness: Don't quit
Comedian Steve Harvey is such a hardworking guy that his empire has now been estimated to be worth $100 million. It is hard to believe that decades ago, the smooth-talking host of "Family Feud" was living off baloney sandwiches and did not even have a safe place to call home.
The 5 most dangerous moves a Christian leader can make
With success comes temptation and opportunity. Martin Saunders looks at the dangers facing church leaders.
What is the greatest miracle in the Bible?
The God we serve is a God of supernatural miracles. Jesus promised to us before leaving earth that by His name and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we would do acts of wonders that would surpass even what He had done.
World Council of Churches Israel airport row continues
Several WCC staff and other representatives were detained earlier this month by security staff at Israel's Ben Gurion airport.
New trust formed to take over historic Cornish church
One of the country's oldest parish churches that was once the Cathedral of Cornwall has been leased by the Church of England to an independent trust.
'Miracle' baby with brain tumour makes progress after being kissed by Pope
Last September Gianna Masciantonio, terminally ill with a brain tumour, was kissed on the head outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia by Pope Francis.