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Josie Duggar turns 5; Michelle and Jim Bob give thanks
Josie Duggar, who was born at only 25 weeks weighing a mere 1 lb., 6 oz., turned five on Wednesday.

2014 has been a 'devastating' year for children but many crises have been 'quickly forgotten', says UNICEF
2014 saw a staggering number of children affected by violence and sickness, UNICEF reports.

Hungry Britain: what you need to know, and what you can do about it
Earlier this year the Trussell Trust reported a 163 per cent increase in the number of people using its services. But is Britain really hungry, and getting hungrier? Rev Mark Woods unpacks the issues.

Why Pope Francis won't meet the Dalai Lama
The diplomatic stakes are just too high for a meeting at the moment, writes Mark Woods.

The Rosetta mission and the meaning of life: What space discovery tells us about our place in the universe
The Rosetta mission to 67P/ChuryumovâGerasimenko is one of the pinnacles of modern scientific achievement. Scientist and theologian David Wilkinson explains its significance to Mark Woods.

'Build bridges not walls': Catholic bishops protest Israeli expansion
Catholic properties, including a Salesian convent, monastery and school, are at risk under Israeli security wall plans.

Nigeria: 'Government must show it cares about the weak' says Archbishop
The Nigerian government needs to do more to protect vulnerable people, the Archbishop of Jos has said following a blast that killed at least 40 people in the city on Thursday evening.

10 gifts that will cost you (almost) nothing
Stuck for ideas? Lucinda Borkett-Jones has some creative ideas to escape the trap of overspending this Christmas.

Unseen CS Lewis letter on joy discovered in secondhand book
A previously unknown letter from CS Lewis has been found in a secondhand book.

Bob Jones University 'blamed and disparaged' students alleging sex abuse
Report finds serious flaws in how staff responded to students' complaints.

Mormon leader steps down over torture role
Mormon bishop who helped devise waterboarding policy resigns from ministry role.

Palestinian minister's funeral sees thousands mourn
Ziad Abu Ein, who died at a protest in the West Bank, was buried at Ramallah.

CIA chief: 'abhorrent' interrogation methods used post 9/11
Brennan rejects charges of deception, claims useful information gathered.

Texas teen on trial for 'satanic ritual' killing
Texas teen on trial for 'satanic ritual' killing

Sadie Robertson's boyfriend Blake Coward says the attention he gets dating the Duck Dynasty star is 'definitely weird'
Blake Coward is grappling with the popularity brought on by his relationship with "Duck Dynasty's" Sadie Robertson.

Mary and Joseph statues decapitated in Chicago
Mary and Joseph statues decapitated in Chicago