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Nicki Minaj 'haunted' by teenage abortion: 'I thought I was going to die'
Nicki Minaj 'haunted' by teenage abortion

Map that omits Israel leaves publisher facing storm of protest
Publisher HarperCollins is to pulp copies of an atlas destined for customers in the Gulf.

Christian surfers save family from drowning
Caught in rip tide off a New Zealand beach, a mother and her two sons were minutes from death.

AirAsia crash killed 41 members of one church
The Christian community of Surabaya has been devastated by the tragedy.

Liberia relaxes Ebola rules for New Year's Eve services as aid workers warn of complacency
The population is "much less vigilant" about the disease, says Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Cuba dissident crackdown strains new relationship with US
Obama critics say the arrests show that the Castro regime has not changed.

US and Israeli anger as Palestine signs up to International Criminal Court
The move is branded as counterproductive, but Palestinians see no other options.

36 dead in China's New Year's Eve tragedy
Packed crowds stampeded in Shanghai after fake money was thrown from a building.
13 questions to help you get the most out of 2015
Reflect, take stock, discover and be grateful, says the life coach and author Sarah Abell.

Eight New Year's Resolutions for Christians
Heather Tomlinson has some ideas for more meaningful resolutions than going on a diet.

Archbishop of Canterbury message: don't give in to despair
"We are not a country that turns our back on the suffering and the weak and the helpless," says Justin Welby.

Why New Year's resolutions are the worst
Why New Year's resolutions are the worst

Billy Graham: How 'America's pastor' became a friend to presidents
Billy Graham's influence stretched to the very top of America's political tree â but his friendship with presidents was characterised by just that â friendship.

The demise of the Mayans may have been down to severe drought
Researchers think a severe drought may be behind the collapse of the ancient civilisation

3 in 4 Americans still identify with Christianity in 2014 â poll
With just a few days left until 2015, a newly-released poll has found that the majority of Americans still identify with the Christian faith.

Nine dead after Alberta rampage; multiple crime scenes described as 'horrific' by police
Nine dead after Alberta rampage; multiple crime scenes described as 'horrific' by police