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Aid agencies fly in to cyclone-hit Vanuatu islands, find scenes of 'total devastation'
On one island every shred of green has been ripped from the trees.
Minimum wage will rise to £6.70 an hour, says Prime Minister David Cameron
The rise will be the biggest real-terms increase since 2008.
Former atheist proclaims healing power of God
Bestselling author and atheist turned Christian Lee Strobel is sharing his own experience of God's healing power in his new book, entitled A Case for Grace, in which he explores the lives of Christians whose lives were transformed by God.
Contractor agrees to stop building abortion facility if pastor coughs up $20K
The contractor of a $4.2 million Planned Parenthood facility is willing to tear up the contract if a New Orleans area pastor pays him $20,000.
Jailed pastor shaken by execution of inmates in Iran jail
The family of Saeed Abedini, an American pastor jailed in an Iranian prison, has expressed alarm over the state of his physical and emotional condition after he witnessed brutal events in prison.
Justin Bieber apologises, says he can 'turn everything all around'
After being roasted by comedians on Saturday night, pop singer Justin Bieber issued an apology to the nation for his past behaviour.
Disney bans smoking in PG-13 films
Disney announced last week that it will no longer feature smoking in its future PG-13-rated productions.
Family confronts son's addiction in brave obituary
A Maine family decided to confront their son's addiction in his obituary, instead of sidestepping their son's disease, in the hope that they can help other families.
US aid workers evacuated after Ebola exposure in Sierra Leone
Nearly a dozen US aid workers were evacuated from Sierra Leone last week after being exposed to the deadly Ebola virus.
Pope Francis declares year of jubilee
Pope Francis declared a jubilee year on Friday, the second anniversary of his election.
Cancer survivor credits hot sauce challenge with saving his life
An Illinois man was diagnosed with a brain tumour following a hot sauce challenge, and credited the spicy contest with saving his life.
Dolce & Gabbana boycotted after deriding gay adoption and IVF babies
Luxury goods brand Dolce & Gabbana is in hot water after criticising gay adoption and in vitro fertilisation in a series of controversial statements last week.
Willie Robertson donates $2,500 to Catholic High School's food drive
Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson is proving that he has a charitable heart after he pledged $2,500 to the Catholic High School's canned food drive.
Police department gives free pizza to law-abiding citizens
People don't normally get rewarded for following the law, but the Farmington police department from New Hampshire wants to change that by offering free pizza and French fries to law-abiding citizens.
What do Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar do for inexpensive date nights?
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, the heads of the 19 Kids and Counting family, have been married for many years already, but they have managed to keep the romance alive by continuing to go on dates with each other over the years.
Customers treat terminally-ill Costco employee to an all-expenses paid vacation
When Arlie Smith, a Costco employee was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer, his family, friends, co-workers and even customers were all devastated that he only has two more years to live.