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Paramedic saves life of doctor who saved him when he was a baby

When Chris Trokey was born in 1985, he was a few weeks premature. He only weighed 3.2 pounds and was given a 50/50 chance of survival.

Teen faces raps for online bashing of Lee Kuan Yew and Christians

A teenager in Singapore is facing charges for posting a video on YouTube celebrating the death of Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew and ranting against Christianity.

Pastor opposes bill to make Bible state book of Tennessee

A local pastor is not supportive of moves to make the Bible the state book of Tennessee, saying that without the right spirit, the Bible could do more harm than good.

UK police seek gang behind '200 million pound' heist

British police were hunting for a gang on Wednesday who raided safety deposit boxes in London's major jewellery business district, making off with cash and gems in what local media said could be the country's biggest-ever heist.

Book of Yeezus offers fresh take of Bible in the modern world, says creators

A group of Kanye West fans have taken their support for their idol to a whole new level as they released a novelty coffee table book entitled The Book of Yeezus, which they tout as the Bible for the New Age.

Anti-Obama Koran-burning pastor Terry Jones announces candidacy for US president

Pastor Terry Jones has declared his candidacy for the presidency.

Allow Christian symbols in new hospitals too, Aussie MPs ask

Twelve WA Liberal MPs in Australia are asking Health Minister Kim Hames to allow Christian symbols in prayer and contemplation rooms in two new hospitals in Perth.

Do good no matter what, Cardinal urges the faithful

Do good in the face of difficulty and suffering. This was the message delivered by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the faithful during his Lenten Homily at the Manila Cathedral in the Philippines.

Evangelical churches in France â facts, figures and home truths

Mormon church remains steadfast against gay marriage, alternative lifestyles

Leaders of the Church of Latter Day Saints have underscored the Church's position against gay marriage and cautioned its members against falling victim to alternative and counterfeit lifestyles.

#147notjustanumber trends as Kenya mourns Garissa victims with candlelit vigil

A candlelit vigil was held in Nairobi on Tuesday evening in honour of those killed in last week's attack on Garissa University in Kenya.

Forensic teams dig up mass graves of ISIS victims in Tikrit

Forensic teams began exhuming the bodies of up to 1,700 people buried in mass graves in Tikrit, northern Iraq, after the city was retaken by Iraqi forces last week.

A.D. The Bible star Juan Pablo Di Pace not impressed by 'Hot Jesus' tag

Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace talks about Jesus role in A.D. The Bible Continues

Nigeria: Pastor's daughter killed after arson attack on church

A pastor's daughter has been killed in an arson attack on a church and manse in Kano state in north-western Nigeria.

Left Behind movie producers begin crowd-funding for rapture sequel

A distribution agreement has been confirmed for the wide release of the sequel to apocalyptic thriller 'Left Behind', providing producers can raise the funds to make it.

Barack Obama: 'We are called to follow the example of Christ'

President Obama yesterday acknowledged that he often "falls short" of Jesus, but said he prays that he would be able to live up to his example of loving those who are marginalised and persecuted.