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Most Londoners eat in front of the TV
Most Londoners eat in front of the TV

The traditional dinner at the table has died a death in the capital, according to a new poll.

Pope encourages people to avoid \'idols\' of money, success and power
Pope encourages people to avoid 'idols' of money, success and power

Pope Francis said God offered the only true hope to people, even in situations that seem hopeless

Worshippers to gather on shores of Loch Ness

Three Scottish churches are joining together to hold their first Picnic and Praise event on the shores of Loch Ness.

Pakistan\'s Christians and other religious minorities should take sweeper jobs, says one minister
Pakistan's Christians and other religious minorities should take sweeper jobs, says one minister

"Only non-Muslims will be recruited as sweepers," says KPK Minister

Anxiety costing UK £10bn a year
Anxiety costing UK £10bn a year

There were more than five million cases of anxiety disorder in the UK in 2010, a new study has found.

Google Nexus 7 high resolution tablet unveiled
Google Nexus 7 high resolution tablet unveiled

Google's upgraded Nexus 7 is the highest resolution tablet on the market

Graphic sex education for primary school children challenged

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children is challenging calls for more explicit sex education for primary school children.

Sense of community can reverse Church decline
Sense of community can reverse Church decline

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to create community in churches if they are to attract more people through their doors.

Thousands of crosses disappear from visual protest against child poverty

Some 4,500 wooden crosses hammered into a Colorado hillside to protest childhood poverty have mysteriously disappeared.

Skipping breakfast and why saving time may not save your health
Skipping breakfast and why saving time may not save your health

Skipping breakfast may be the norm for some people in the morning mayhem but it may do us more harm than good in the long term.

Former Nigerian Governor allows 'under-age' marriage loophole into Constitution

Human rights activists fear lack of protection for young girls

Plight of street children inspires skydive
Plight of street children inspires skydive

The founder of Christian children's charity Viva has taken part in a skydive to raise money for street children.

Alarm over Christians being accused of blasphemy by text message in Pakistan

There are reports that a Christian couple in Pakistan have been charged with blasphemy over text messages they sent to a Muslim.

India: Converts face prison without permission from authorities

India's Madhya Pradesh state has passed legislation that would send those who convert and their religious leaders to prison for failing to obtain permission from authorities at least one month prior to conversion.

Chasing Owls headlining Edinburgh church\'s arts festival
Chasing Owls headlining Edinburgh church's arts festival

Fresh from their Glastonbury set, folk band Chasing Owls will be the closing act at Connected

Call for prayer ahead of Zimbabwe elections

Church leaders in Zimbabwe are asking for prayer ahead of elections taking place at the end of the month.