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Sheridan Voysey: \'People are going to local fortune tellers rather than priests\'
Sheridan Voysey: 'People are going to local fortune tellers rather than priests'

Author and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey was at the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity on Thursday night to share his thoughts on how Christians can speak into the longings and desires of the unchurched

Vicar to cycle 200 miles for flooding victims
Vicar to cycle 200 miles for flooding victims

A Darlington vicar will be cycling 200 miles next week to raise money for victims of the flooding across the UK this winter.

What Sharia law may bring for non-Muslims in Brunei

Punishments such as flogging, the cutting of limbs and being stoned to death will be phased in over time.

Texas vet kept dogs alive for medical experiments instead of euthanizing them
Texas vet kept dogs alive for medical experiments instead of euthanizing them

Dr. Lou Tierce of Fort Worth turned himself in Wednesday night after a warrant was issued on the charge of cruelty to animals.

55 colleges named in federal sexual assault probe, view full list
55 colleges named in federal sexual assault probe, view full list

Today, 55 colleges across the country were named as targets in a federal investigation for mishandling sexual assault cases.

U.S. Military reports of sexual assault up 50 percent
U.S. Military reports of sexual assault up 50 percent

military reports of sexual assault up 50%

Peaches Geldof cause of death: Toxicology results show recent heroin use
Peaches Geldof cause of death: Toxicology results show recent heroin use

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Fotheringham made the announcement at a May 1 hearing in Kent, England.

Who will buy the Clippers? Oprah Winfrey, Diddy, Magic Johnson interested
Who will buy the Clippers? Oprah Winfrey, Diddy, Magic Johnson interested

Hollywood's elite are rushing to express their interest in buying the soon-to-be purchasable Los Angeles Clippers basketball team.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 found update: Families to receive advanced payments, told to go home by airline
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 found update: Families to receive advanced payments, told to go home by airline

On May 1, Malaysia Airline officials told families of the missing Flight 370 passengers to go home, and that an advanced payment would be made to them soon.

Google bans advertisements for pro-life crisis pregnancy centres
Google bans advertisements for pro-life crisis pregnancy centres

In response to pressure from pro-choice organisations, Google has removed several advertisements relaying information about crisis pregnancy centres

10,000 Reasons is UK\'s favourite worship song
10,000 Reasons is UK's favourite worship song

Premier Christian Radio has revealed the results of a national survey to find out Britain's favourite worship song, and Matt Redman's 2011 grammy-award winning hit has come out on top.

\'True believers should tell Bible stories,\' says Christian filmmaker
'True believers should tell Bible stories,' says Christian filmmaker

Tim Chey is directing a new biblical blockbuster telling the well-loved story of David and Goliath. He assures the movie will stay true to scripture and has urged Hollywood to "embrace" Christian filmmakers.

Naya Rivera fired from Glee, not in season 5 finale? Rep says rumors \'untrue\'
Naya Rivera fired from Glee, not in season 5 finale? Rep says rumors 'untrue'

Multiple sources report that Rivera's character, Santana Lopez, will not appear in the May 13 finale episode. The reason for the omission has not been announced, but rumors abound.

Cautious welcome as Barclays opens its doors to credit unions
Cautious welcome as Barclays opens its doors to credit unions

Barclays bank will be offering Britain's credit unions access to its branches and mobile payment system to help support the cause of fair financial services for all.

The devastating effect of the war in Syria: \'There are no longer any children in my country\'
The devastating effect of the war in Syria: 'There are no longer any children in my country'

Children's charity Viva is partnering with Food for the Hungry and the Lebanese Society for Educational and Social Development to increase support for millions of families caught up in the ongoing civil war in Syria.

Controversial cloning used to make stem cells for diabetes treatment

American scientists have successfully cloned a human embryo and harvested its stem cells to create insulin producing cells genetically identical to the patient that needs them.