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From Kolkata slumdog to university graduate and entrepreneur - one young man's story
Janealam Sheik grew up in the slums of Kolkata, often going hungry and witnessing the tragic deaths of many friends. Yesterday, he graduated with a Master's degree from Manchester University. Carey Lodge hears his story.

My Top 10 Film Picks of 2014
Krish Kandiah looks back over the best films from the past year.

From Swarovski to sports: a bizarre Bible for every occasion
Forget the old NIV vs ESV debate, now it's all about whether you prefer Swarovski or camouflage...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton thanks God after surviving accident
Cam Newton is filled with gratitude and positivity after his brush with death on Tuesday.

Bar manager faces prison for insulting Buddha in Burma
New Zealand bar manager faces prison sentence for insulting Buddha

BET looking for the next gospel superstar
BET looking for the next gospel superstar

Fox News reporter who covered Ferguson riots dead by apparent suicide
Fox News reporter who covered Ferguson riots dead by apparent suicide

Dozens of bodies found 'piled up' in Sierra Leone hospital after unreported Ebola outbreak
Dozens of bodies found 'piled up' in Sierra Leone hospital after unreported Ebola outbreak

Captured IS member repents for joining the group: 'I realised that this is not about God'
Captured IS member repents for joining the group: 'I realised that this is not about God'

Josie Duggar turns 5; Michelle and Jim Bob give thanks
Josie Duggar, who was born at only 25 weeks weighing a mere 1 lb., 6 oz., turned five on Wednesday.

2014 has been a 'devastating' year for children but many crises have been 'quickly forgotten', says UNICEF
2014 saw a staggering number of children affected by violence and sickness, UNICEF reports.

Hungry Britain: what you need to know, and what you can do about it
Earlier this year the Trussell Trust reported a 163 per cent increase in the number of people using its services. But is Britain really hungry, and getting hungrier? Rev Mark Woods unpacks the issues.

Why Pope Francis won't meet the Dalai Lama
The diplomatic stakes are just too high for a meeting at the moment, writes Mark Woods.

The Rosetta mission and the meaning of life: What space discovery tells us about our place in the universe
The Rosetta mission to 67P/ChuryumovâGerasimenko is one of the pinnacles of modern scientific achievement. Scientist and theologian David Wilkinson explains its significance to Mark Woods.

'Build bridges not walls': Catholic bishops protest Israeli expansion
Catholic properties, including a Salesian convent, monastery and school, are at risk under Israeli security wall plans.

Nigeria: 'Government must show it cares about the weak' says Archbishop
The Nigerian government needs to do more to protect vulnerable people, the Archbishop of Jos has said following a blast that killed at least 40 people in the city on Thursday evening.