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Christian athlete Lolo Jones speaks out against 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Outspoken Christian athlete Lolo Jones slammed the hit film "50 Shades of Grey" in a series of tweets published on Tuesday.

US outlines plan to take Mosul from ISIS
US outlines plan to take Mosul from ISIS

A US Central command official recently told reporters details of the White House's plan to take the Iraqi city of Mosul away from the Islamic State (IS).

Colombian court keeps limits on same-sex adoption 
Colombian court keeps limits on same-sex adoption 

The Constitutional Court of Colombia upheld the country's restrictions against same-sex adoption on Wednesday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. honours his father on the anniversary of his death: \'I thank God he lived\'
Dale Earnhardt Jr. honours his father on the anniversary of his death: 'I thank God he lived'

On the anniversary of NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt's death on Wednesday, the fallen racer's family received an outpouring of support from still grieving fans.

UK mother searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her
UK mother searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her

Mum searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her

Christian Association of Nigeria denies allegations it has been bribed to support Goodluck Jonathan
Christian Association of Nigeria denies allegations it has been bribed to support Goodluck Jonathan

The campaign director of President Goodluck Jonathan's opponent has accused the president's party of funneling huge amounts to Christian pastors for their support.

Libya: Islamic State militants claim responsibility for suicide attacks that kill 42
Libya: Islamic State militants claim responsibility for suicide attacks that kill 42

Car bombings in eastern Libya are an apparent retaliation for Egyptian air strikes after 21 Coptic Christians were murdered.

Rights groups will picket Oscars over lack of ethnic diversity in awards nominees
Rights groups will picket Oscars over lack of ethnic diversity in awards nominees

No actors from ethnic minorities were nominated this year.

Greece back from the brink as both sides claim victory in negotiations
Greece back from the brink as both sides claim victory in negotiations

An extension to Greece's rescue plan has been agreed, averting a cash crunch.

Ukraine will dominate London talks between John Kerry and Philip Hammond
Ukraine will dominate London talks between John Kerry and Philip Hammond

The American secretary of state and British foreign secretary will discuss penalties on Russia.

Vatican, Italy increase security over Islamic State threats
Vatican, Italy increase security over Islamic State threats

Both Italy and the Vatican have increased their security preparedness after reports that Islamic State elements could be in the south of the country.

Burundi journalist jailed for duplicity on murder of nuns released on bail
Burundi journalist jailed for duplicity on murder of nuns released on bail

A radio executive in Burundi that detained for refusing to reveal a news source has been temporarily released from jail.

Sentencing of five Christians in Laos threatens 'very core' of Christianity, rights group says

The recent ruling of a Lao court against five Christians could threaten the "very core" of Christianity in the country, a religious rights group in Laos warned Thursday.

Amnesty International calls for release of two South Sudanese pastors detained in Sudan

A prominent human rights group is calling for the release of two South Sudanese pastors who are currently detained in Sudan.

PM Narendra Modi\'s statements will silence loose cannons, opposition party leader says
PM Narendra Modi's statements will silence loose cannons, opposition party leader says

The leader of a prominent political party in India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement on religious tolerance will silence 'loose cannons' and send a positive message to the rest of the world.

UN human rights commissioner urges Libyans to \'unite\' against extremists
UN human rights commissioner urges Libyans to 'unite' against extremists

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called upon Libyans to unite and resist the influence of the extremists in their country.