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Christian leaders in Nigeria ask British government for help in securing release of Boko Haram captives
Christian leaders in Nigeria ask British government for help in securing release of Boko Haram captives

The Nigerian Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) is pleading with the British government to help secure the release of girls who were kidnapped by the Islamic group Boko Haram.

Bibles seen at polling stations for Ireland's abortion referendum draw complaints
Bibles seen at polling stations for Ireland's abortion referendum draw complaints

Other voters said they had seen images of the Madonna and Child in their precinct.

Fulani militants have killed nearly 500 people in Nigeria's Benue state this year, governor says
Fulani militants have killed nearly 500 people in Nigeria's Benue state this year, governor says

The toll of Fulani violence has reached an all time high this year as nearly 500 have been killed by militants in the Nigerian state of Benue alone, the governor has said.

Practicing homosexuals should not be allowed in seminary, Pope says

Pope Francis reportedly told Italian bishops in a recent closed-door meeting that men who "practice homosexual acts" should not be allowed to stay in the seminary.

Second grader laments: 'I wish my mom's cell phone was never invented'
Second grader laments: 'I wish my mom's cell phone was never invented'

The impact of smartphones on kids should raise an alarm bell for parents who are always distracted by technology.

Childhood bedwetting might be down to genetics, study suggests
Childhood bedwetting might be down to genetics, study suggests

A study conducted by scientists from Denmark has suggested that children's bedwetting may be caused by genetics rather than stress or unhappiness.

Tenants renting Pennsylvania storefront face harassment over former bridal shop that refused to serve gay wedding
Tenants renting Pennsylvania storefront face harassment over former bridal shop that refused to serve gay wedding

Tenants who are renting a storefront in Pennsylvania are reportedly being harassed by LGBT activists because it was formerly the location of a bridal shop that refused to cater to a gay wedding.

Experts debate whether Justin Bieber favorite 'Reckless Love' by Cory Asbury is accurate
Experts debate whether Justin Bieber favorite 'Reckless Love' by Cory Asbury is accurate

Christian pop star Justin Bieber recently sang a cover of the song to his fans at Coachella

NASA scientist involved in solar probe says he sees 'God's glory' daily
NASA scientist involved in solar probe says he sees 'God's glory' daily

On July 2018, the space agency will make its very first attempt to probe the sun at the closest distance.

Televangelist Jim Bakker: There are probably 100 hitmen out to assassinate Donald Trump
Televangelist Jim Bakker: There are probably 100 hitmen out to assassinate Donald Trump

Televangelist Jim Bakker has surmised that President Donald Trump is likely the target of an assassination plot, and that there could be at least 100 hitmen out to get him.

Exercising at least 4 times a week can slow down ageing of heart and arteries, study suggests
Exercising at least 4 times a week can slow down ageing of heart and arteries, study suggests

The study found that shorter workouts can still be beneficial

'13 Reasons Why' season 2 cancellation news: Watchdog demands Netflix cancel show over depiction of school shooting
'13 Reasons Why' season 2 cancellation news: Watchdog demands Netflix cancel show over depiction of school shooting

An entertainment watchdog is urging Netflix to pull the controversial series "13 Reasons Why" due to its "potentially harmful content," which reportedly includes scenes of a thwarted school shooting.

Bible verse read at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding is a popular choice for marrying couples
Bible verse read at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding is a popular choice for marrying couples

Princess Diana's sister Lady Jane Fellowes read verses from Song of Solomon during the royal wedding.

Stephen Curry's mom scolds Christian NBA star for saying the F-word during game
Stephen Curry's mom scolds Christian NBA star for saying the F-word during game

The Golden State MVP had an unexpected burst of energy as he led his team to victory but his mother was not pleased.

'The Middle' actor Atticus Shaffer shares the painful disease that made him turn to God
'The Middle' actor Atticus Shaffer shares the painful disease that made him turn to God

Atticus Shaffer grew up on the set of "The Middle" as the youngest child Brick Heck.

Judge rules in favor of Virginia student in transgender bathroom case
Judge rules in favor of Virginia student in transgender bathroom case

A federal judge has sided with a female-born high school student who sued a school district in Virginia for not allowing him to use the boys' restroom.