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Five reasons to keep cannabis illegal

Portland, the largest city in the US north eastern state of Maine, has passed a local ordinance legalising the possession of up to two and a half ounces of cannabis.

Boris Johnson to face court hearing over bus advert ban

The High Court battle between Stonewall and the Core Issues Trust takes another turn this morning, as Boris Johnson and his communications director are called to explain new evidence.

Church has no problem with Mary wearing riding helmet for nativity play

A church in Neath has played down the fuss over a child playing Mary in the nativity play having to wear a riding hat for health and safety reasons.

Nelson Mandela memorial service WATCH LIVE; Barack Obama to give speech, U2's Bono, Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell among celebrity guests

The four-hour memorial service for Nelson Mandela is underway in the South African city of Johannesburg.

Call to end Pakistan's blasphemy laws

A legal charity working for persecuted Christians in Pakistan is urging the country's government to end the misuse of the blasphemy laws.

Mandela memorial service taking place in Johannesburg

Thousands are gathering in the South African city of Johannesburg today to remember former president Nelson Mandela, who died aged 95 last Thursday.

Duck Dynasty Christmas special 2013: Watch Robertson family perform live nativity, shop for gifts and more [A&E start time]

A&E will be airing the second Duck Dynasty Christmas special on Dec. 11 at 10p.m ET. The special episode will give viewers an insight on how America's favorite family will be spending their Christmas this year.

(Photo) Female observers join House of Bishops meeting

Eight women were today welcomed as participant observers at the meetings of the House of Bishops of the Church of England.

People should be familiar with the Bible, says Dawkins

Richard Dawkins has said it is important that people read the Bible to better understand history and religion in the UK.

Stonewall and the Church of England: A match made in heaven?

Christians can oppose bullying of gay students very well by teaching the example of Jesus when he encountered the adulterous woman.

The home of mass Bible production needs help

New resources in Wales need new funding

Head bang merrily on high

'A Very Heavy Christmas' returned for the third year in a row at Grimsby Minster, North East Lincolnshire.

Church of Scotland reiterates support baby ashes investigation

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has offered her support to the ongoing investigation into the baby ashes scandal at an Edinburgh crematorium.

In pictures: Willowfield's Christmas Tree Festival

Willowfield Church in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore is using its Christmas Tree Festival to fundraise for a new hall

Has the internet increased or decreased connectivity?

We may be owning more gadgets but it's another question whether our quality of life and the quality of our relationships has increased with them

Prayers said for Mandela

Prayers were said in churches across South Africa on Sunday for Nelson Mandela