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Scottish Government must dual 'lethal' A9
Scotland's "most dangerous road" must be dualled now to stop more accidents, a Scottish church leader has said.
Tens of thousands greet Pope Francis in Brazil
There were ecstatic scenes in Rio de Janeiro as Pope Francis arrived at the start of a weeklong visit to Brazil for World Youth Day.
Scots would love to see royal baby soon, says Kirk
The Church of Scotland would welcome a visit from the new royal baby "as early as possible".
Prayers, congratulations and bellringing for royal baby
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, and other church leaders have joined the world in sending their messages of congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy yesterday.
World Vision sends emergency task force to China quake zone
World Vision is responding after two powerful earthquakes struck in China's north-west Gansu province in the early hours of this morning.Â
Water the birds, not the lawn, says Bill Oddie
The sizzling summer temperatures might have garden owners reaching for their hosepipes to keep their lawns looking good, but nature lover Bill Oddie is asking people to spare a thought for birds in need of water to drink and bathe in.
60 years of Christ-centred marriage
Meet Ruby and Harold Coleman, a beautiful couple in Rustburg, Virginia, who are still glowing with love for each other after 60 years of marriage. Not only have they stayed together all this time - an increasingly rare feat in today's era of cohabiting and quickie divorces - but Christ has been at the centre of it all.
Christians killed in Nigeria's Plateau State
Christian leaders say gunmen killed six Christians in an early morning attack on Dinu village in southern Plateau state, a month after Muslim Fulani herdsmen shot a Christian to death in a nearby village.
Rowan Williams praises 'generosity of the vulnerable'
The former Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the North East for its generosity despite the prevailing economic challenges facing the region.
Royal baby watch: media and fans waiting for news after Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour
The Duchess of Cambridge went into labour this morning
Sentamu attacks 'scandal' of low wages
The Archbishop of York has challenged politicians to put their money where their mouths are and make the living wage a reality.
Attitude to bankers was 'lynch mobbish' after financial crisis - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted feeling uncomfortable with the attitude towards bankers after the financial crisis.Â
Church petitions PM for inquiry into black over-representation in British prisons
A Birmingham church is asking the Prime Minister to launch an inquiry into the large numbers of young black people in British prisons.
New Sorted taxi hits London
UK-based Christian men's magazine Sorted is operating its very own Sorted Taxi, a fully liveried London taxi branded with the magazine's graphics
8 Christians jailed in Iran
Eight Iranian Christians received heavy jail sentences on July 16 after being found guilty of "action against the national security" and "propaganda against the system".
Church of Scotland attacks fracking tax breaks
The Church of Scotland has criticised Government plans to introduce tax breaks for the controversial gas-extraction method known as fracking.