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Brian Houston on his father's child abuse: 'a nightmare that would change my life'
Hillsong's Brian Houston has detailed his own slide toward depression after discovering that his father had sexually abused underage children.
Heavy fighting as Iraqi forces try to surround Falluja
Iraqi Shi'ite fighters and army troops made gains north of Falluja on Sunday but their efforts to seal off Islamic State militants in the city met heavy resistance, including suicide bomb attacks, army sources and militia fighters said.
Nigeria: Suicide bomber kills six in church attack
A suicide bomber killed six people at a church in northeast Nigeria on Sunday at the end of a week in which suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed more than 200 people.
Greeks defy Europe with overwhelming referendum 'No'
Greek soverwhelmingly rejected conditions of a rescue package from creditors on Sunday, throwing the future of the country's euro zone membership into further doubt and deepening a standoff with lenders.
Democrat Jim Webb and Republican Chris Christie join 2016 race for White House
Former Virginia Senator Jim Webb and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have both jumped into the Democrat and Republican races as presidential nominees, respectively.
'No kindness towards strangers': Defector describes forbidding life in North Korea
In what is claimed as the "greatest nation on earth" ruled by then "benevolent god-leader" Kim Il-sung and now his son Kim Jong-il, "kindness towards strangers is rare," said a defector and now-human rights advocate.
8 major religious groups in US prohibit same-sex marriage, according to study
Eight of the largest religious institutions in the United States oppose same-sex marriage, which has recently been legalised by the Supreme Court across the country.
Fearing intense pain, woman with terminal cancer asks California to allow her to die
Although faith groups oppose doctor-assisted suicide, a 46-year-old Christian woman diagnosed with terminal cancer is asking the state of California to allow her to die.
Pope Francis hints willingness to retire as he talks about 'time limit' for church posts
The Roman Catholic Church should not have leaders who cling to their positions for a long time similar to dictators, Pope Francis told Christians in Vatican City.
US won't attack Iran in case nuclear talks fail, but bunker-buster bombs on standby
Admitting that military solution will not fix the problem, the United States pledged not to launch an attack in case negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program fails.
9 in 10 Evangelicals not in favour of US Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling
Almost all evangelicals in the United States are against the US Supreme Court ruling that allowed same-sex marriage while 7 of 10 practicing Christians also oppose it.
Princess Charlotte's Christening: Justin Welby says the 'beauty of character begins with baptism'
The Archbishop of Canterbury used the christening of Princess Charlotte to warn against "pushy" people ambitious to advance up the ladders of society.
Derick and Jill looking like on honeymoon as they celebrate first wedding anniversary
Derick and Jill Dillard of "19 Kids and Counting" have just celebrated their first year wedding anniversary with their firstborn son Israel David, but the way they are acting, it feels like they are still enjoying the honeymoon stage of their marriage.
'Best is yet to come!' Justin Bieber shares lessons learned on his journey to stardom
A lot of people might think that Canadian singer Justin Bieber has already reached the peak of wealth and fame, but the reformed bad boy believes that those two things aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Atheist? No such thing, says 'Duck Dynasty' and 'Faith of Our Fathers' star Si Robertson
The Robertson men from the "Duck Dynasty" show expresses no fear in sharing their faith and beliefs, and while he was out promoting the faith-based movie "Faith of Our Fathers," which he stars in, Si Robertson said that there is no such thing as an atheist.
2 Christian pastors may face death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith
Two Christian pastors are facing trumped-up charges punishable by death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith in the country known for persecuting Christians.