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Natalie Portman pulls out of Israel prizegiving due to Netanyahu speech
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman said she chose not to attend a ceremony in Israel to accept a million-dollar prize because she did not want to be seen as supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was scheduled to speak at the event.
Will President Trump visit UK this summer?
US president Donald Trump will visit Britain midway through 2018, possibly in July, British newspapers reported on Saturday, citing government sources in Washington and London.
Syrian state TV claims rebels are set to quit enclave near Damascus
Syrian state TV said on Saturday that rebels had agreed to surrender an enclave northeast of Damascus and go to opposition areas at the border with Turkey, a withdrawal that would clinch another victory for President Bashar al-Assad.
No more nuclear tests, says North Korea in 'sensational' announcement ahead of talks
North Korea will immediately suspend nuclear and missile tests and scrap its nuclear test site and instead pursue economic growth and peace, the North's state media said on Saturday.
'Most important religious collection outside Vatican': Welby launches Lambeth Palace's £23m library
Donning a high-vis jacket and construction helmet, the archbishop of Canterbury took part in a 'ground-breaking' ceremony to mark the start of construction for Lambeth Palace's first new building for more than a century.
Catholic bishops 'deeply concerned' about transgender ideology warning it creates 'confusion'
Catholics bishops said they are 'deeply concerned' about the rise in transgender ideology, warning that it is 'creating confusion'.
Alfie Evans: Supreme Court rejects appeal as Catholic bishops hold back from backing parents
The parents of 23-month-old Alfie Evans have lost their latest legal battle as Catholic bishops in the UK refused to back their case to have the baby taken to the Vatican-run Bambino Gesu hospital in Rome.
What can ski school teach the church?
How a skiing holiday taught me to show up, get close and personal and be all in.
'Self-care': Demonic indulgence or a godly discipline?
A study recently shared by Barna reveals the 'self-care' habits of Americans who consider themselves Christian or simply 'spiritual'. What should one make of its findings, and is 'self-care' a dangerous enterprise of self-indulgence, or a vital discipline for a healthy church?
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams announces engagement to pastor
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams took to social media to tell her followers that she recently got engaged to Pastor Chad Johnson.
Four Christians charged in Sudan amidst state-church conflict
New criminal charges have been brought against four members of one of Sudan's largest Protestant denominations, while 36 other Christians will appear next week on unspecified charges.
Prayers mothers can say for their children
A mother's love for her child or children is incomparable. It can move mountains and cross seas. With the help of the Lord, a mother can train her children to grow up knowing God and continue the walk with Him. But to be able to do that, a mother must also lean on the power of prayer for protection and guidance.
Syrian priest who ministers in ravaged Aleppo: 'It's God mercy that I stayed'
A priest in Aleppo has told of how he has chosen to stay in the Syria city that suffered massive destruction in the country's civil war in order to minister to the people there.
The 5 most popular Bible verses in America
Thanks to the Internet and mobile apps, it is easier to find out which are the most popular Bible verses anywhere in the world. Would you like to find out the best Bible verses that Americans love?
Philippines bishops slam 'unspeakable violence' of 'despotic' state after nun's arrest
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he ordered an investigation into an Australian nun for 'disorderly conduct', in a move against what he called 'undesirable' foreigners. The country's bishops have in turn hit out at Duterte's 'despotic government' and condemned 'unspeakable violence' being committed against religious institutions.
Chilean cardinal calls for Bishop Barros to resign over sex abuse crisis
The head of the Chilean Catholic Church said on Thursday that Juan Barros, the bishop accused of covering up clerical sex abuse, should resign. It comes just over a week after Pope Francis, who had previously defended Barros, admitted 'grave mistakes' in his handling of Chile's abuse crisis.