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Hong Kong protesters plan march after fruitless talks with government
Hong Kong protesters plan to march to the home of the city's Beijing-backed leader today to push their case for greater democracy a day after talks between student leaders and senior officials failed to break the deadlock.
David Cameron to tighten charity law after terrorists pose as street collectors
Prime Minister David Cameron will announce plans today to tighten the law to help stop charities being used as a front to raise funds for terrorist groups.
North Korea releases Christian American Jeffrey Fowle who was held for leaving Bible in hotel
An American citizen who was detained by the North Korean authorities after leaving a Bible in his hotel room has been freed.
Africa: Severe hunger will hasten the spread of Ebola
The spread of Ebola is being made worse by endemic poverty and hunger in parts of Africa, Christian Aid has warned.
Church-loving family killed in car crash on their way to marriage retreat; survived by 5-year-old son
A church community in Portland is grieving at the loss of two parents and their baby daughter in a car crash at the weekend.
Selena Gomez back at church, 'hearts' Hillsong
Selena Gomez shared her love for the Hillsong crew on her Instagram after taking part in one of their services on Sunday.
Court bars cocaine-using pastor who had sex on church premises
Juan D McFarland of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Montgomery is ordered to hand back church keys and Mercedes.
Dancing with the Stars' Sadie Robertson thanks God for the opportunity to appear on the show
Sadie Robertson is clearly having the time of her life on Dancing With the Stars, and the judges and voting public certainly seem to love her as much as she loves being on the show.
'What would Jesus do? Tend to their wounds' says former elder on the way forward for Mars Hill
A former elder of Mars Hill has urged those who have left or been removed from the church to return and help "rebuild the crumbling walls".
Hannah Graham case: Discovery of human remains was down to God, says sergeant
A sergeant involved in the search for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has called the discovery of human remains the result of "divine intervention".
Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard are having a baby boy; say they won't name their kids with letter theme like Michelle and Jim Bob
Jill, who is at 18 weeks, said there was "screaming in the room" when they got the news.
Election process could become 'more democratic' Hong Kong leader says
As student-government talks get under way, the first indication of a possible concession to pro-democracy protesters has been made.
Pope to visit Turkey as region's Christians flee Islamic State persecution
Pope Francis will travel to Turkey next month, the Vatican said today, his first visit to the predominantly Muslim country which has become a refuge for Christians fleeing persecution by Islamic State militants in neighboring Syria and in Iraq.
'Overwhelming need' in Iraq as winter approaches, thousands may freeze in makeshift tents
Religious minorities in Iraq are in more danger than ever as winter approaches, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has warned.
Idaho pastors file lawsuit, fear they could be forced to perform gay marriages
Two pastors in Idaho, who fear they could be penalized for refusing to perform newly legal gay marriages at their private wedding chapel, have filed a lawsuit.
Rev Richard Coles on sex, celibacy and, more importantly, faith
Ruth Gledhill meets the pop star turned priest Rev Richard Coles.