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Can marriage still be saved after an affair? Yes, says Pastor Idleman, and here\'s how
Can marriage still be saved after an affair? Yes, says Pastor Idleman, and here's how

There is still hope for any marriage even if one or both spouses cheat on each other, says Pastor Shane Idleman, especially with the help of God and true repentance.

Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown
Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown

The Eritrean priest at the centre of the BBC Songs of Praise episode has said that he does not want his face shown.

Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds
Religious people experience less cancer pain, study finds

An analysis of studies found that religious people report less pain, better mental health and are better able to carry on functioning than non-religious people.

The Church in the Middle East is \'dissolving in front of our eyes\' says Archbishop
The Church in the Middle East is 'dissolving in front of our eyes' says Archbishop

The Christian Church is "dissolving" in front of the eyes of its own people in its ancient homelands in the Middle East, according to a senior Archbishop from the stricken nation.

5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity
5 keys to unlocking your God-given creativity

For some of us, the desire to create new things is felt deeply. For others, it feels elusive. Whichever end of the spectrum you sit at, Martin Saunders gives a few ideas on how to approach the process of creativity.

South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, threatens retaliation
South Korea condemns North over land mine blast, threatens retaliation

The South's military claimed the North had planted mines that wounded two of its soldiers.

We\'re sorry: Japan\'s Prime Minister to apologise for wartime atrocities 70 years on
We're sorry: Japan's Prime Minister to apologise for wartime atrocities 70 years on

Shinzo Abe has to face down critics wanting an end to a cycle of apologies they see as humiliating.

Foreign Secretary: Migrants threaten Europe\'s standard of living
Foreign Secretary: Migrants threaten Europe's standard of living

Philip Hammond said the EU was unable to take in millions of people seeking a new life.

Gray figure captured on camera  during President Obama\'s visit to Kenya?
Gray figure captured on camera during President Obama's visit to Kenya?

A gray figure was captured passing through the camera when President Obama landed at the airport in Nairobi last July 24.

10 Bible verses about forgiveness
10 Bible verses about forgiveness

It's one of the hardest things to obey, but Jesus was clear in his teaching that Christians must forgive others - it's even in the Lord's Prayer.

Pope laments destruction of forests to plant soy
Pope laments destruction of forests to plant soy

Pope Francis criticized the destruction of forests in order to plant soy in an interview with an Argentine radio station on Saturday, reinforcing his message that the environment should take precedence over financial gain.

Israel jails two more far-right Jews without trial
Israel jails two more far-right Jews without trial

Israel jailed two suspected Jewish militants without trial on Sunday, the second time the measure has been used to detain Israeli citizens since the lethal torching of a Palestinian home.

Ferguson marks one year since Michael Brown\'s death
Ferguson marks one year since Michael Brown's death

More than 200 protesters carrying bullhorns, drums and signs demonstrated against police in Ferguson, Missouri, on Saturday night.

God using Donald Trump to wake up  America, says Christian faith speaker
God using Donald Trump to wake up America, says Christian faith speaker

For a famous Christian faith speaker, Trump is serving as an instrument for God and a modern "prophetic voice" to wake up America, which has recently strayed from Christian values.

70 years after dropping A-bombs on Japan,  US seeks $1-trillion nuke arsenal upgrade
70 years after dropping A-bombs on Japan, US seeks $1-trillion nuke arsenal upgrade

At present, the US seems to be poised towards maintaining its nucler arsenal. In fact, the Obama administration is proposing that the US government spend $1 trillion in the next three decades to buy replacement systems and even upgrade its existing nuclear bombs and warheads.

US immigration row: Court wants detained moms and kids freed, but DOJ files appeal
US immigration row: Court wants detained moms and kids freed, but DOJ files appeal

The US Department of Justice has filed an appeal to ask a court to reverse its ruling last month that would pave way for the release of detained immigrants mothers and children who entered the US border illegally and held at family detention facilities.