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Donald Trump asks FBI to probe threat as Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' bolts jail
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has asked the FBI to investigate a threatening post on Twitter that he received after he wrote a post on social media about Mexican drug lord El Chapo, who has just escaped from prison.
Anyone wearing 'burka' veil faces arrest in Chad following Boko Haram suicide attack
Authorities in Chad have cautioned that anyone wearing a full veil covering the face will be immediately arrested following the suicide bombing carried out by a fighter from Boko Haram disguised as a woman donning a burka.
Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini's release not part of Iran deal
The release of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was not secured as part of the nuclear deal agreed between the US and Iran, his wife has confirmed.
South Sudan: 'The brutality and violence is indescribable'
After years of political unrest and violence, the people of South Sudan are still forced to live in horrendous conditions, and are being driven to starvation.
Taylor Swift's act of kindness overwhelms family of young girl fighting leukaemia
Taylor Swift is a complete sweetheart when it comes to her fans. When she found out that Naomi Oakes, an 11-year-old Christian girl from San Tan Vally, Arizona was battling Leukemia and needed her help, she donated $50,000 to the girl's GoFundMe page and left her an inspiring message to boot.
Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha welcome to the world daughter No. 2, Ryan Carson
NBA star Stephen Curry is on a roll this 2015. Not only was he named the Most Valuable Player and won the NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors this year, but he also welcomed the arrival of his second daughter Ryan Carson this July.
CofE and climate change: 'Welcoming a policy' won't save the planet
The Church of England will stay invested in fossil fuel companies but with the view to pulling out later on if the big players don't listen to concerns regarding climate change.
Wedding Bible readings: Why 1 Corinthians 13 may not be the best choice, and what you could have instead
Criticising someone's choice of Bible reading at a wedding is like criticising the bride's dress or the groom's haircut.
Church of England is 'borderline racist', bishop tells Synod
There is still racism in the Church of England, according Rt Rev Stephen Cotterell.
Women Bishops one year on: The women who have broken the stained glass ceiling
It's been one year since the Church of England's General Synod voted to approve women bishops in a landmark move that some feared would cause insurmountable division.
Christian football star Tim Tebow urges Christians to take a stand for their faith
Christian football star Tim Tebow spoke during an event held at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee recently and encouraged fellow Christians to take a stand for their faith.
Jessa Duggar's husband Ben Seewald gives dating advice to young women: Be careful
Ben Seewald, the husband of Jessa Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" is giving some sage dating advice for women, and he highly encouraged women to be careful who they give their hearts out to.
Iran, world powers reach historic nuke deal, but Israel calls it West's 'historic surrender'
Iran and six major world powers have finally ironed out a landmark nuclear accord that could likely transform the Middle East following more than 10 years of on-off dialogue, and which US-ally Israel angrily described as a "historic surrender by the West," according to reports.
Missouri county decides to lower flags to mourn legalisation of same-sex marriage
A county in southern Missouri will lower flags in front of certain buildings during a particular date for an entire year to mourn the United States Supreme Court's recent decision to legalise same-sex marriage across the country.
Justin Bieber removes butt photo on Instagram, apologises for offending fans
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has done a lot of crazy things in the past that truly upset and offended some people, and while many believe that Bieber exhibits a devil-may-care attitude regarding his past mistakes, the singer is actually sincere about atoning for his misdeeds.
Bethany Hamilton thankful her husband Adam Dirks is such a great dad to Tobias
"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is one lucky lady. Not only is her husband Adam Dirks really good to her, but he is also amazing as a father.