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Woods 'exploded': California pastor tells of surviving deadly Camp Fire by sheltering in church
A pastor who has survived one of the deadly wildfires ravaging parts of California has spoken of how he and others escaped by taking refuge in his church building.
Aid agencies call on Jeremy Hunt to back Yemen peace moves
Aid organisations have implored Britain's foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt to use the influence of the UK government to bring to an end the long-running conflict in Yemen.
Carpenter erects wooden crosses in honour of shooting rampage victims
Greg Zanis has been building crosses to remember shooting victims for more than two decades.
Amnesty International strips Burma leader Aung San Suu Kyi of human rights award
Amnesty International has withdrawn its most prestigious human rights prize from Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing the Myanmar leader of perpetuating human rights abuses by not speaking out about violence against the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Church warns of fundraising scams as California wildfires wreak havoc
A church caught up in the devastating California wildfires is urging people to be cautious in giving to online fundraising campaigns.
Labour member faces action for referring to trans woman as male
A member of the Labour Party claims she has been threatened with disciplinary action after refusing to acknowledge the gender identity of a trans woman.
Migrant caravan needs a 'holistic and comprehensive human rights approach'
Christian Aid is calling for a human rights-based approach to the migrant caravan making its way from Honduras to the US.
Did Britain refuse asylum to Asia Bibi? Some questions
'How on earth could we let ourselves we browbeaten by these fanatics?' was the cry.
Dare to Care: We should be kinder to each other, says Girls' Brigade film
A Girls' Brigade mission initiative has launched a new film exploring the issue of kindness.
4 priests kidnapped in Nigeria are free
The Catholic priests were abducted by gunmen as they returned from a meeting in Warri.
Bulgarian evangelicals warn of parliament's move to take control of religion
Bulgarian evangelicals have asked for prayer in the face of a new religion bill that threatens a draconian clampdown on minority faiths.
Faith, patience and a thick skin: How ethical investment can change the world
Archbishop Welby recognised that raising awareness of the inherent injustices of the UK tax and welfare system would far outweigh any criticism he may receive for his comments.
It's a daily choice: How adoption shaped my view of love
I would like to be able to say that love for my children happened all at once, but instead I'm learning what true love really means â and it has nothing to do with feelings.
Beyond remembrance: Why we need to do something different with our future
Our well-intentioned rationality does not change our hearts. Our good intentions are often just that.
Rare gold cross found in medieval Bulgarian fortress
Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a rare gold reliquary cross during excavations at a medieval stronghold dating back to the Second Bulgarian Empire.
More than 200 still missing in California's deadliest wildfire on record
The so-called Camp Fire 40 miles northwest of Sacramento burned down more than 6,700 homes and businesses in the town of Paradise.