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2,000-year-old tablet discovered in Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists displayed yesterday a 2,000-year-old stone block unearthed in Jerusalem that they hope will help shed new light on a Jewish revolt against the Romans.
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.
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.
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".
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.
'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.
Oscar Pistorius faces five years in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp
South African judge Thokozile Masipa sentenced the Olympic and Paralympic star to five years in prison.
Surge in public executions in Saudi Arabia raises questions about country's justice system
This has led to inevitable comparisons in Western media between Islamic State's beheadings and those practiced in Saudi Arabia.
Christians praying for Brittany Maynard ahead of assisted suicide scheduled for November 1
A 'WeLuvBrittany' Facebook page has been set up by a priest moved to do something by the story of terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard.
17-year-old who survived hit and run says it's a 'miracle from God'
An Ohio teenager is thanking God after she survived being hit by a car that just kept driving after it knocked her to the ground.
Young British Christian's 'traumatic' journey to radical jihad
A young man who converted from Christianity to Islam was rescued by his mother after becoming radicalised and joining the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria.
Ebola all-clear for Spanish nurse who treated two missionaries killed by the virus
A Spanish nurse who contracted Ebola while treating two missionaries tested negative for the virus on Sunday.
Cheering in church as pastor gives thanks for brother's safety after avalanche
Richmond church was about to pray for Andy Kimmering when a call came to say he was well.
Ebola survivor Kent Brantly says God performed a 'great miracle'
Ebola survivor Dr Kent Brantly encouraged his fellow medical professionals with his testimony during the Samaritan's Purse Prescription for Renewal medical conference held at the Billy Graham Training Center in North Carolina last Saturday.