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Trojan Horse schools still at risk from Islamist extremisms, warns Ofsted chief
Trojan Horse schools still at risk from Islamist extremisms, warns Ofsted chief

Birmingham schools targeted by extremists in the Trojan Horse scandal could still be at risk, the chief inspector of Ofsted told MPs on Wednesday.

Research finds major barrier to mission is \'paralysing fear of rejection\'
Research finds major barrier to mission is 'paralysing fear of rejection'

Churchgoers are reluctant to invite non-Christian friends or family to join them in the pews because they are "paralysed" by fear of rejection or damaging a relationship.

Flight MH370 disappearance was an \'accident\', declares Malaysia
Flight MH370 disappearance was an 'accident', declares Malaysia

Malaysia declared on Thursday the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 an accident, clearing the way for the airline to pay compensation to victims' relatives while the search for the plane goes on.

Five key leaders in Germany\'s anti-Islamist group Pegida step down
Five key leaders in Germany's anti-Islamist group Pegida step down

Five leaders of Germany's anti-Islamist organisation Pegida have resigned amid increasing criticism about the group's "racist" agenda.

Seattle Seahawks\' Russell Wilson: \'My faith is everything\'
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson: 'My faith is everything'

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spoke about his desire to leave a legacy of service at the Super Bowl media day on Tuesday.

I\'ll defend LRA killer, says Anglican bishop
I'll defend LRA killer, says Anglican bishop

Bishop Nelson Onono-Onweng says that Dominic Ongwen was a victim as well.

Bishop Heather Cook asked to resign following fatal hit-and-run accident
Bishop Heather Cook asked to resign following fatal hit-and-run accident

Maryland bishop Heather Cook, who is facing manslaughter charges for the hit-and-run of a cyclist in December, has been asked to resign by her diocese.

Saeed Abedini to Obama: \'You have my prayers from inside these walls\'
Saeed Abedini to Obama: 'You have my prayers from inside these walls'

Imprisoned American pastor Saeed Abedini wrote to President Obama from his jail cell in Iran to thank him for standing up for persecuted Christians.

New directors for Vineyard UK, John and Ele Mumford to focus on international
New directors for Vineyard UK, John and Ele Mumford to focus on international

John and Debby Wright will be taking over from John and Eleanor Mumford as national directors of Vineyard UK and Ireland in September.

Spanish judge charges 10 Catholic priests with child sexual abuse
Spanish judge charges 10 Catholic priests with child sexual abuse

Ten Spanish priests were charged with child sexual abuse on Tuesday

Survivors say Iraqi forces watched as Shi\'ite militias executed 72 Sunni Muslims
Survivors say Iraqi forces watched as Shi'ite militias executed 72 Sunni Muslims

Survivors tell the same story: they were taken from their homes by men in uniform; heads down and linked together, then led in small groups to a field, made to kneel, and selected to be shot one by one.

Islamic State \'sets new deadline\' for swap of Christian hostage Kenji Goto
Islamic State 'sets new deadline' for swap of Christian hostage Kenji Goto

An audio message purportedly from a Japanese journalist being held by Islamic State militants said a Jordanian air force pilot also captured by the group would be killed unless an Iraqi female prisoner in Jordan was released by sunset on Thursday.

American Idol finalist Phil Stacey encourages Christians to share their faith in Jesus
American Idol finalist Phil Stacey encourages Christians to share their faith in Jesus

Phil Stacey collaborates with Reach Beyond to spread the gospel

Nick Jonas doesn\'t regret taking off his purity ring
Nick Jonas doesn't regret taking off his purity ring

Nick Jonas is more liberal now than in his teenage years and is open about his relationship with former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo

Ewan McGregor on whether religious people will like his interpretation of Jesus: \'I can\'t imagine any issue with it\'
Ewan McGregor on whether religious people will like his interpretation of Jesus: 'I can't imagine any issue with it'

Actor Ewan McGregor unfazed by possible criticism of Jesus portrayal from Christians

Cat comes back to life five days after it was buried
Cat comes back to life five days after it was buried

Nothing can be more heartbreaking than the death of a beloved pet, but owners of a cat hit by a car in Tampa, Florida were in for a surprise when their cat re-appeared in their neighbourhood alive.