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Queues form to buy Charlie Hebdo magazine, eBay bids reach more than £1,500
Queues form to buy Charlie Hebdo magazine, eBay bids reach more than £1,500

The latest issue of Charlie Hebdo magazine has gone on sale today, with bids on eBay now surpassing hundreds of pounds.

Teacher accused of violating US constitution for handing out \'Bible cookies\'
Teacher accused of violating US constitution for handing out 'Bible cookies'

An investigation has been launched into allegations that a high school teacher in California has been rewarding students with "Bible cookies" and offering extra credit to those who copied out Bible verses.

Pastor apologises for boasting about punching a child
Pastor apologises for boasting about punching a child

A pastor who bragged about punching a child in the chest and then "lead[ing] him to the Lord right there" in a video that has now gone viral says he "deeply regrets" his actions.

Charlie Hebdo gunmen were \'false Muslims\' says brother of slain policeman
Charlie Hebdo gunmen were 'false Muslims' says brother of slain policeman

"Islam is a religion of peace and love. As far as my brother's death is concerned it was a waste," the brother of Ahmed Merabet who was killed in Paris last Wednesday, has said.

Pope encourages breastfeeding in the Sistine Chapel. \'Give them something to eat!\'
Pope encourages breastfeeding in the Sistine Chapel. 'Give them something to eat!'

Pope Francis encouraged mothers to breastfeed their children during a baptismal service at the Sistine Chapel on Sunday.

Martin Luther King\'s children in court battle over his Bible, worth $200k
Martin Luther King's children in court battle over his Bible, worth $200k

A bitter lawsuit is unravelling in court regarding the rights to Martin Luther King Jr's Bible and Nobel Peace Prize medal.

Paris: Two dead in kosher supermarket hostage situation
Paris: Two dead in kosher supermarket hostage situation

Two people have died in a hostage situation in Paris, a policeman at the scene has confirmed.

Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support
Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support

Pope Francis on Thursday was thanked by a delegation of Yazidi representatives for his love and support during their persecution at the hands of Islamic State.

Kay Warren, Donald Miller, TD Jakes and thousands more pay tribute to Andrae Crouch
Kay Warren, Donald Miller, TD Jakes and thousands more pay tribute to Andrae Crouch

People across the globe have been offering tributes to Andrae Crouch, the world-renowned gospel singer who passed away on Thursday.

Secret to long life is faith in God, says 109-year-old
Secret to long life is faith in God, says 109-year-old

Evelyn Vigor, who celebrates her 109th birthday today, says that reducing stress and trusting in God is the best way to live a full, and long, life.

India: Guru denies ordering 400 castrations
India: Guru denies ordering 400 castrations

An Indian Guru who allegedly told his followers that they must be castrated in order to "meet god" is being investigated for criminal intimidation and causing grievous bodily hurt.

Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack
Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack

Boko Haram militants burnt down almost an entire town in northeast Nigeria on Wednesday, and initial reports suggest that hundreds of civilians were killed.

Eric Metaxas says authors buying their way onto bestseller lists is wrong
Eric Metaxas says authors buying their way onto bestseller lists is wrong

Following the revelation that Mars Hill bought Mark Driscoll's way onto the New York Times bestsellers list, author Eric Metaxas has denied defending the right to do so.

Rowan Williams denounces \'work-until-you-drop\' culture
Rowan Williams denounces 'work-until-you-drop' culture

The former Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised our approach to retirement, saying older people currently face "a zero-sum game choice" between working "until they drop" or stopping altogether.

Paris: Female police officer dies after attack by gunmen

One of the police officers wounded in southern Paris has died.

Paris church minister: Charlie Hebdo attack shows extremism has \'hit home\'
Paris church minister: Charlie Hebdo attack shows extremism has 'hit home'

A church minister in Paris has told Christian Today that he is concerned about possible attacks against places of worship in light of today's shooting at Charlie Hebdo.