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Young British Christian's 'traumatic' journey to radical jihad
A young man who converted from Christianity to Islam was rescued by his mother after becoming radicalised and joining the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria.
Ebola all-clear for Spanish nurse who treated two missionaries killed by the virus
A Spanish nurse who contracted Ebola while treating two missionaries tested negative for the virus on Sunday.
Cheering in church as pastor gives thanks for brother's safety after avalanche
Richmond church was about to pray for Andy Kimmering when a call came to say he was well.
Ebola survivor Kent Brantly says God performed a 'great miracle'
Ebola survivor Dr Kent Brantly encouraged his fellow medical professionals with his testimony during the Samaritan's Purse Prescription for Renewal medical conference held at the Billy Graham Training Center in North Carolina last Saturday.
Atheist Barry A Hazle Jr wins $2m In settlement over faith-based rehab programme
A Shasta County atheist has won a settlement worth $2 million after being sent to jail when he refused to participate in a religious drug-treatment program on his parole
Australia repeals Parliamentary burqa ban
Australia has today reversed a proposal to segregate women who wish to wear a Muslim veil in Parliament in Canberra.
Houston mayor backs down but Bathroom Bill controversy still rages
City pastors may not have to turn in sermons but critics are unpersuaded.
Trojan horse guidelines having 'disturbing consequences' for faith schools says Christian Institute
Schools are at risk of "infringing the rights of children, parents and teachers" to practise their religious beliefs, the Christian Institute has warned.
Brian Houston clears up rumours, says he holds 'traditional' view on gay marriage
Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston says he holds a "traditional" view on same-sex marriage, insisting: "I believe the writings of Paul are clear on this subject".
Catholic Synod closes without any major shift on homosexuality or divorcees
The Pope hit out at "traditionalists" yesterday after his attempt to make the Catholic Church less hostile to the homosexual community failed.
Archbishop joins 40,000 Christians to pray for Nigerian schoolgirls
Following news of a deal to release the kidnapped schoolgirls, tens of thousands of Christians joined together on Saturday evening to pray for their safety.
Will '19 Kids and Counting' stars Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard announce their baby's gender on October 21?
The couple said they have a "really big" announcement to make on October 21
'Game of Thrones's' Pedro Pascal linked to the role of Pontius Pilate in new Ben-Hur remake
"Game of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal is said to be tapped for the role of Pontius Pilate in an upcoming Ben-Hur remake
Christian parents have no regrets that they didn't abort their son born with clefted eyes
Christian parents Chris and Lacey Buchanan were thrilled upon hearing that they were going to have a son but they had no idea of the challenges they and their child would have to go through.
Christian couple who lost septuplets graciously accept their loss: It 'wasn't God's will'
A Charlotte couple was surprised to hear that they were going to have septuplets but their joy turned to tragedy when all seven died.
Iraq's hard-pressed Christians face additional difficulties as winter approaches
Christians in parts of Iraq have been chased out of their towns and cities by Islamic State militants but winter will bring its own set of challenges, warns Aid to the Church in Need.