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Phyllis Sortor: US missionary abducted in Nigeria 'doing God's work' says family
The family of the American missionary kidnapped in Nigeria have said she is "doing God's work", with friends praising her "relentless" courage.

UK police believe missing schoolgirls have crossed into Syria
British police said on Tuesday they believed that three London schoolgirls who travelled to Turkey and are thought to be trying to join militant Sunni Islamist group Islamic State, have now crossed into Syria.

American Sniper murder: killer Eddie Ray Routh gets life without parole
The killer of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield was sentenced after the court rejected his plea of insanity.

North Korea could have 100 nuclear weapons in five years, research says
US officials are "deeply concerned" about the country's progress.

World first as three-parent IVF procedure passes crucial Lords vote
Researchers say the technique could see the first babies born in 2016.

Ben and Jessa Seewald look adorable playing couples' trivia
There are some who are questioning whether or not newlyweds Ben and Jessa Seewald really get along, and wonder if they can really make their marriage last.

Rick Warren preaches why God created mankind
Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California just shared what he considers as the most important message he will ever give, and it concerns God and why He created mankind.
Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott gives Carrie Underwood some parenting advice
Soon-to-be mother Carrie Underwood is really excited to have her first child with husband Mike Fisher this spring, so good friend and fellow artist Hillary Scott, more popularly known as Lady Antebellum is helping her out by sharing some parenting advice, especially on how Underwood should balance motherhood and her career.

Indian bride marries guest after groom had a seizure
When an Indian groom had an epileptic seizure during his wedding day, his bride did something unexpected: she married one of the guests instead.

UVA holding prayer vigil to end sexual violence
University of Virginia (UVa) Christian student organisation Seek His Face is planning a 72-hour prayer vigil and campus prayer meeting next week to end sexual violence.

Stephen Hawking says aggression may be man's downfall
Physicist and author Stephen Hawking asserted in a recent interview that aggression will be the downfall of mankind.
Draven Rodriguez, teen in 'laser cat' viral photo, commits suicide
A teen who gained notoriety after his yearbook photo went viral committed suicide on Thursday.

Indiana bill would outlaw abortions based on fetus disability
A bill endorsed by an Indiana legislator would prohibit abortions based on fetal disabilities such as Down syndrome.

Muslims and Norwegian Jews form 'ring of peace' in Oslo
A gathering of Muslims and Jews joined hands around a synagogue in Oslo on Saturday in a display of solidarity between the faiths.

Jill and Derick Dillard 'champagne' photo causes controversy
"19 Kids and Counting" stars Jill and Derick Dillard caused an uproar on social media after sharing a photo of their Valentine's Day celebration.

Three more British girls suspected of joining IS; parents beg them to return
The UK government is urgently looking into how it can keep young girls from joining the Islamic State (IS) as three more teens are suspected of flying to Syria.