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GAFCON conservative Anglicans face tensions over women bishops ahead of June meeting
The GAFCON conservative Anglican grouping, set up to resist what it perceives as a liberal drift in the Anglican Communion, is facing internal pressures over its position on female bishops following the consecration of a woman bishop in one of its constituent provinces.
Simple message on Billy Graham's gravestone shared by son Franklin
Franklin Graham, the eldest son of the famed preacher Billy Graham who died last month at the age of 99, has shared with his followers on social media the 'simple' message written on this father's gravestone.
Donald Trump Approval Ratings Poll news 2018: U.S. President's approval rating drops, but popularity grows among millennials
After reaching its all-time high just the past month, United States President Donald Trump's approval rating went below 40 percent.
Israeli PM in talks with Trump as scandal back home threatens his job
The issue of Iran is likely to dominate talks between the Israeli prime minister and Donald Trump in Washington today, but back home Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a growing crisis over a bribery scandal that threatens to end his premiership.
Andy Savage update: Memphis church 'wrapping up' investigation into pastor's alleged sexual assault
Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee has released a statement updating its members on an investigation that is 'wrapping up' into the pastor Andy Savage, who has been accused of an alleged sexual assault in 1998 and who remains on leave.
How will tonight's Oscars ceremony handle #MeToo?
Last year's Oscar best picture blunder is giving the Academy Awards host nightmares â or so goes one of the comedian's video promotions for Sunday's ceremony.
Italy heads to the polls today with political stalemate likely
Italians went to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could bring political gridlock after an election campaign marked by anger over the listless economy, high unemployment and immigration.
Fresh trade war fears as Trump threatens to tax European auto imports
US president Donald Trump kept up pressure on trading partners on Saturday, threatening European automakers with a tax on imports if the European Union retaliates against his plan to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel.
Teach primary school children about money, says archbishop's charity
Primary school pupils should be taught how to manage money, according to a charity founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
US gun control group pledges $2.5 million for marches to end school shootings
Campaigners are calling for the Republican-controlled US Congress to overhaul gun laws to make schools safer in a country where school shootings happen multiple times a year.
Businesses try to coax Trump from trade war as aides quarrel
President Donald Trump, after shocking markets with the risk of a global trade war, came under intense pressure on Friday from US business interests and foreign trading partners to moderate his threat to slap tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
Theresa May sets out ambitions for EU free trade deal
Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Friday to show more flexibility in talks on a future relationship after Brexit.
Teacher tried to create 'army of children' for London terror attacks
A British supporter of Islamic State was found guilty on Friday of trying to recruit children he was teaching into an'army' of jihadists to help carry out a wave of attacks across London.
Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest
The funeral service of Rev Billy Graham began with a dignified procession in which his coffin, a pine plywood casket made by inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, was brought into the tent in the grounds of his library in Charlotte.
Historic Gandhi letter praising Jesus Christ goes on sale in US
A historic letter written by Mahatma Gandhi praising the person of Jesus Christ has gone on sale in the US.
Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies
The Vatican has issued a major document slapping down what it sees as modern day heresies.