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'Panic-driven' and 'concerning': MPs condemn plans for Ofsted to inspect churches
Proposals that would allow Ofsted to inspect churches, youth clubs and other out-of-school settings have been dealt a blow by MPs.
Patrick Sookhdeo charged with indecent assault
Patrick Sookhdeo, the former international director of Barnabas Aid International, has been charged with carrying out an indecent assault on a woman in East London almost 40 years ago.
Saeed Abedini: 'I saw Christians convert to Islam in prison'
Saeed Abedini has urged his followers to stay strong after seeing Christians turn to Islam under pressure in prison.
Mark Driscoll denies racketeering, calls claims 'false and malicious'
Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll denies allegations made against him in a new lawsuit.
Former Archbishop is 'appalled' by CofE's treatment of Bishop George Bell
Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has said he is "appalled" at how the Church of England has destroyed the reputation of the wartime Bishop of Chichester, George Bell.
Pope Francis sees 'Arab invasion' bringing positive changes to Europe, enhancing it
Pope Francis has described the influx of migrants into Europe as an "Arab invasion'' that could bring about change and enhance the continent for the better.
Bangladesh may drop Islam as state religion amid Islamist attacks against minorities
Amid a spate of attacks against people of other faiths, Bangladesh is reportedly considering abandoning Islam as its official religion.
U.S. deploying nuke-capable B-52 bombers to join fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq
America will be sending nuclear capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East to fight the extremist group Islamic State (ISIS), according to defence officials.
The line between desiring financial security and materialism
The world today revolves around the idea that the more money you have, the better off you are. But it's baffling how so many tycoons who reach the peak of economic gain find out that money is not as satisfying as many people think.
Nanny who says Allah 'ordered' her to cut off girl's head faces Russia murder charge
An Uzbek babysitter who confessed to the crime of decapitating a four-year old girl under her care because she was "ordered'' by Allah to carry out the grisly killing, has been formally charged with murder in the case, according to reports.
South Dakota's Republican governor vetoes bathroom bill that seeks to protect privacy of students in school
Republican South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed a bathroom bill that lawmakers said would protect the privacy of students at school.
Turkey: EU in talks to end flow of migrants to Greece
EU leaders are also likely to tell Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu of their concern about human rights after the Turkish government seized control of a critical newspaper over the weekend.
Washington Supreme Court agrees to hear case of Christian florist who was slapped with anti-discrimination suit
The Washington Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to hear the cause of Christian florist who was found by a court in February last year to have violated the state's anti-discrimination law for refusing to sell flowers to a same-sex couple for their wedding.
Tennessee House OKs resolution opposing U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed on Thursday a symbolic resolution expressing its opposition to the U.S. Supreme Court decision last June that legalized same-sex marriage in the country.
Supreme Court blocks Louisiana's abortion law requiring doctors to have admitting privileges in hospitals
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked on Friday a Louisiana law that would require abortionists to get admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.
High-powered laser beam being developed to defend Earth from approaching asteroids
A team of researchers at the University of California has conducted tests on this weapon called De-Star -- which stands for Directed Energy System for Targeting of Asteroids and exploRation, and they are becoming more and more convinced that this technology may actually work.