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Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz researched suicide before fatal flight
Germanwings pilot Andreas Lubitz researched suicide before fatal flight

A computer found at his home revealed searches on cockpit doors and safety precautions.

Arkansas, Indiana back down over \'anti-gay\' religious freedom laws
Arkansas, Indiana back down over 'anti-gay' religious freedom laws

The two US state have revised new religious freedom acts after a backlash from civil rights groups and businesses.

Iran and world powers agree nuclear framework deal after marathon negotiations
Iran and world powers agree nuclear framework deal after marathon negotiations

A decisive step towards a final pact has been taken in Lausanne.

Leaders debate: No clear winner as polls disagree
Leaders debate: No clear winner as polls disagree

The only TV debate in which all party leaders appear together was inconclusive.

Boko Haram stages kidnapping during Nigerian election
Boko Haram stages kidnapping during Nigerian election

While the world was transfixed on the Nigerian presidential election that unseated incumbent leader Goodluck Jonathan, the terrorist organisation Boko Haram reportedly kidnapped hundreds of people from the town of Damasak last week.

NASCAR offers prayers as JD Gibbs undergoes treatment for brain function issues
NASCAR offers prayers as JD Gibbs undergoes treatment for brain function issues

The NASCAR family is rallying around Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) President JD Gibbs as he undergoes treatment for brain function difficulties.

Kentucky poses odd response to gay marriage ban
Kentucky poses odd response to gay marriage ban

The state of Kentucky, fighting to keep its gay marriage ban, posed an unexpected argument in defense of its voter-approved amendment last week.

World\'s oldest woman dies at 117
World's oldest woman dies at 117

The world's oldest woman, Misao Okawa, passed away on Wednesday.

Vanessa Hudgens refocusing on her relationship with Christ
Vanessa Hudgens refocusing on her relationship with Christ

Singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens discussed refocusing her life on Christ following her breakup with fellow star Zac Efron in a recent interview.

Amanda Knox\'s ex says his soul needs healing
Amanda Knox's ex says his soul needs healing

Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, expressed feelings of relief and hope after being acquitted of murder on Friday.

At least 56 dead after Russian ship sinks
At least 56 dead after Russian ship sinks

Dozens were killed early Thursday morning when a Russian fishing trawler sank in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Ed Miliband\'s Easter message highlights persecuted Christians in Syria and Iraq
Ed Miliband's Easter message highlights persecuted Christians in Syria and Iraq

Labour leader Ed Miliband has used his Easter message to express his concerns for the fate of persecuted Christians around the world.

Islam is world\'s fastest-growing religion, will equal Christianity by 2050
Islam is world's fastest-growing religion, will equal Christianity by 2050

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and if present rates continue, soon after 2050 the number of Muslims will equal the number of Christians for the first time in history.

Robert Schuller dies: Televangelist and megachurch leader passed away at 88
Robert Schuller dies: Televangelist and megachurch leader passed away at 88

Televangelist and Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder Robert Schuller, known worldwide for his weekly "Hour of Power" broadcasts, died in Southern California on Thursday, his grandson said.

What I learned from two days with Rob Bell
What I learned from two days with Rob Bell

Jo Dolby reviews the London edition of Rob Bell's two-day workshop.

Speculation increases about Mark Driscoll\'s \'comeback\'
Speculation increases about Mark Driscoll's 'comeback'

Mark Driscoll, whose ministry at Mars Hill Church in Seattle spectacularly imploded last year after a string of revelations about his leadership style, has launched a new website and an e-book for Easter.