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Indonesia: Pilgrims flock to have sex at Islamic holy site
An ancient ritual dating back to the 16th century, thousands travel to the 'Sex Mountain' in Central Java, where they hope to receive good luck.

Korn bassist Fieldy on what made him become a Christian: 'I got a little taste of Jesus, it was amazing'
He's a member of one of the most successful metal bands in the world today but fame, fortune and all the drugs his money could buy were not able to give Korn bassist 'Fieldy' the peace he was missing.
Surgeon who caught Ebola while serving God in Sierra Leone loses fight with the virus
A surgeon who travelled to Sierra Leone because he felt called by God to serve the sick in the latest Ebola outbreak has lost his fight against the virus.

Anne Graham Lotz on Mars Hill: 'It might have been better if they'd had millstones tied round their necks and been thrown into the sea'
The Mars Hill debacle shows the danger of an unbiblical view of ministry, says Billy Graham's daughter.

After Ebola: charity helps survivors find new hope
Recovered patients have lost everything, kits provide a fresh start.

Muslims protest Christian governor in Jakarta: 'It is forbidden to have an infidel'
The inauguration of Jakarta's first Christian governor in 50 years has been delayed to allow for a presidential decree on his appointment, another setback on his contested journey to power.

Pastors attack Fort Lauderdale mayor on homeless feeding claims
Churches and charities say hungry are not being fed.

First American bishop promoted by Pope Francis is moderate, replaces conservative
Bishop Blase Cupich, Pope Francis' first major appointment in the hierarchy of the US Catholic Church, will knock at the door of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on Monday evening.

Justin Bieber says he is turning his life around, vows to stop smoking marijuana
The singer on a spiritual journey says he has stopped smoking pot.

Rick Warren to speak on biblical marriage at Pope's conference today
Popular author and pastor Rick Warren is to speak today on the 'Biblical meaning of marriage' at the Pope's Humanum conference in Rome.

Christian parents of beheaded aid worker Peter Kassig ask for prayer
Peter Kassig's parents asked for prayers for other captives in Syria and Iraq in a brief public statement at their Indianapolis church on Monday.

Sunni tribe massacre fails to unite Iraqis against Islamic State
Baghdad government still not building effective resistance.

Vatican: 'End of Communism was not all good news for churches'
Senior Vatican official says major tensions between Catholic and Orthodox Churches developed after the end of Communism.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy protestors vow to continue as camp is partially cleared
Hong Kong has cleared part of a protest camp in the heart of the city that has been occupied by pro-democracy demonstrators for nearly two months.

Riots danger prompts state of emergency before Ferguson ruling
Tensions are high in advance of a grand jury decision on whether to indict police officer who shot a black teenager.

Up to five dead in suspected Palestinian attack on Jerusalem synagogue
Incident marks a continuing rise in levels of violence.