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Christians welcome global arms treaty
Christian organisations have commended the United Nations for passing the global Arms Trade Treaty.
Could Usain Bolt help improve the church's image?
Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt is viewed as the ideal Christian to improve the church's image
Christians are 'free samples of Jesus'
Christians are called to be part of God's saving work on Earth by embodying Jesus, according to theologian NT Wright.

Wedding planning in the digital age
It used to be the humble notepad and pen but today's brides are enlisting social media to help plan their big day.

The obesity-mortality tie
New research suggests obesity may shorten life by up to 10 years.
Nigeria: Call for prayers after Easter week attacks
At least 19 people were killed, an unknown number injured and an estimated 4000 displaced when armed Fulanis attacked Mafang and Zilang villages in Kaura Local Government Area in Southern Kaduna State over the Easter weekend.

More screens means more TV viewing
'Glued to the screen' could be the perfect description for our global society today.

Older, wiser and happier?
Happiness and optimism increase with age, according to one poll.

Osborne's defence of benefit cuts disappoints Churches
Churches have strongly criticised the Chancellor over his defence of benefit cuts in a speech today.

Grandpa Ted
TWR has launched a new sitcom to inspire and encourage Christians in a lighthearted and entertaining way

Messiah and the choirs of St Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals, in Dublin
At noon on the 13 April some 271 years ago, the first performance of Handel's Messiah took place in Neal's Musick Hall in Fishamble Street, Dublin

Bishop's shoe-shining raises £400 for charity
The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon raised just under £400 for charity shining shoes last Maundy Thursday.

Palestinians are Syria's 'double refugees'
Members of Syria's Palestinian population have become the conflict's "double refugees", says the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Album round-up
There's great music out right now and here are some of the highlights

The Resurrection Project
A campaign has been launched to fund a new movie telling the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

John Bunyan: The People's Pilgrim
It's easy to think the giants of the Christian faith were all strong men, but John Bunyan is proof that God uses people of all shapes and sizes.