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Muslim jurist instructs husbands proper way to beat their wives: 'Do not hit the face and do not make her ugly'
It is permitted in Islam for a man to beat his "stubborn" wife during a marital disagreement, a Muslim judge ruled.
Trump threatens to bolt GOP for its alleged bid to sabotage his campaign: 'They lie, lie, lie, and then they apologise'
U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump accused his own political party of "ambushing" him during Saturday's presidential debate in South Carolina, and now he's threatening to bolt the GOP and run as an independent.
Scalia's death sparks conspiracy theories: Was he murdered for blocking Obama's programmes?
Was U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia murdered? The question was raised point-blank by syndicated talk-radio host Michael Savage and other people who smelt something fishy concerning the circumstances and aftermath of the death of the outspoken leader of the Supreme Court's conservative bloc.
Columba Declaration passed in historic show of unity at Synod
The Church of England's ruling body has passed a historic motion of unity with the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Church in Wales to participate in LGBT film project
The Church in Wales has endorsed a LGBT short film project seeking to build understanding of LGBT issues across the country, calling it an opportunity to show God's church welcomes all of humanity.
Workers at church children's charity vote for industrial action
Workers at a leading Methodist charity have backed industrial action in a dispute that follows years of discontent over pay.
Celebrities on abstinence and sex before marriage
A-list celebrities often go to extreme lengths to keep their private lives private, withholding details about their family life, love life and even their faith. But in the digital age where doing so is becoming harder and harder, some celebrities are using the spotlight to motivate others by sharing details of their personal struggles, challenges and decisions.
People in Britain too 'embarrassed' to talk about faith says BBC's Bill Turnbull
The BBC Breakfast presenter who is being replaced by committed Christian Dan Walker has regretted that people in Britain are "embarrassed" to talk about their faith.
Why celebrities thank God in award speeches
Awards season is well underway. As stars throughout the film and music industry are recognised by their peers and fans for their contributions, we get a chance to hear them thank those who made their achievements possible. During their acceptance speeches many celebrities tend to thank their parents, their agents and their co-stars but someone else is also thanked first...God.
ISIS used chemical weapons in Iraq, diplomat says
ISIS attacked Kurdish forces in Erbil, Iraq with mustard gas last year, according to a diplomat. This would be the first known use of chemical weapons in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Justin Bieber: 'Without God I wouldn't be in this position'
Justin Bieber, on the eve of winning his first Grammy in LA, says he wants to get to a place where he no longer has to apologise for his mistakes.
Support group for same-sex attracted Christians given charitable status
A support organisation for homosexual Christians who choose not to act on their sexual desires has been allowed to register as a charity.
The thin line between the spiritual and the weird
Man is flesh, soul and spirit at the same time, and while it's important to build an awareness of a lifestyle that builds on our spirituality, there can also be an extreme to the belief.
Pope Francis to indigenous Mexicans: 'The world needs you!'
Pope Francis told indigenous Mexicans that today's world "needs you!", denouncing their systematic exclusion from society and encouraging the use of native languages in Catholic worship.
We are called to bless others through our words
The old saying goes that "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." If this is so then why does it often feel like words of malice, slander and abuse towards us feel disabling at times?
Nevada Caucus: Clinton and Sanders speak at same black majority church in Las Vegas
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spoke at the same black-majority baptist church in Las Vagas on Sunday ahead of Saturday's Nevada Democratic caucus.