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Iraqi forces begin last battle for Mosul as population starves
Iraqi forces begin last battle for Mosul as population starves

Iraqi armed forces launched an operation on Saturday to capture the last Islamic State-held enclave in Mosul, according to a military statement.

Trump\'s son-in-law had secret contacts with Russians, say US sources
Trump's son-in-law had secret contacts with Russians, say US sources

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, Jared Kushner, is said to have had at least three previously undisclosed contacts with the Russian ambassador to the US during and after the 2016 presidential campaign.

8 signs your church is in very real danger of closing its doors soon
8 signs your church is in very real danger of closing its doors soon

By the time I am contacted about a serious problem in a church, it is often too late.

Two men accuse former Willow Creek youth minister of sexually abusing them over 300 times
Two men accuse former Willow Creek youth minister of sexually abusing them over 300 times

Two men who say they were sexually abused as teenagers more than 300 times over several years by a former youth minister at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.

Pro-lifers cry censorship as YouTube removes horrific video footage of abortion providers laughing about dismembering babies
Pro-lifers cry censorship as YouTube removes horrific video footage of abortion providers laughing about dismembering babies

In the footage, filmed about how hard it is to rip apart with forceps the "tough little object" known as the fetus

Conflict continues in CAR: Church pastor killed and religious leaders targeted
Conflict continues in CAR: Church pastor killed and religious leaders targeted

Intense violence in the Central African Republic has claimed several victims including a church pastor allegedly killed for building a church.

Maddi Runkles, sexual shame and purity parades: The challenge of grace in a fallen world
Maddi Runkles, sexual shame and purity parades: The challenge of grace in a fallen world

Christian student Maddi Runkles has been banned from attending her Christian college's graduation ceremony because of her 'sexual immorality'. Whatever happened to grace?

Archbishop of Canterbury: \'We mourn, we lament, we cry out for the injured and bereaved in Manchester\'
Archbishop of Canterbury: 'We mourn, we lament, we cry out for the injured and bereaved in Manchester'

In the week of the terrible attack in Manchester, Justin Welby reflects on the importance of coming together in prayer for people to know God's love.

Martin Luther: \'Barking archvillain\' or latter-day prophet?
Martin Luther: 'Barking archvillain' or latter-day prophet?

Catholics and Protestants, by the nature of the case, have always had an uneasy relationship.

Children among 26 Christians killed in cold blood by gunmen in Egypt while on pilgrimage to ancient monastery

'I think one gets to a stage where there is just very little to say. It is heartless, cruel, unimaginable. But it is an indication of where we are in the world.' Bishop Angaelos talks to Christian Today on the latest terror attack.

How St Augustine of Canterbury changed the world forever
How St Augustine of Canterbury changed the world forever

There aren't many people who've had such an impact on history as St Augustine of Canterbury. On his feast day today, it's worth exploring who he was and why he was so influential.

As Ramadan begins, Christians are signing up to \'Lovefast\' – a way to unveil Jesus to Muslims
As Ramadan begins, Christians are signing up to 'Lovefast' – a way to unveil Jesus to Muslims

With Ramadan beginning tomorrow, hundreds of Christians are signing up to the Mahabba Network's 'Lovefast' scheme to show friendship and outreach to Muslims during Ramadan.

\'I\'m not afraid of controversy\': Exclusive interview with The Shack director Stuart Hazeldine
'I'm not afraid of controversy': Exclusive interview with The Shack director Stuart Hazeldine

Despite the apparently un-cinematic concept, and the warnings from more conservative Christians to avoid anything Shack-shaped, British director Stuart Hazeldine's movie version has been a box office triumph. At time of writing, it's closing in on an impressive $100 million worldwide gross.

\'Choose life\': How a quietly inspirational service blessed me after the Manchester bombing
'Choose life': How a quietly inspirational service blessed me after the Manchester bombing

'In the face of hate, choose life Manchester, choose life Britain, choose life humanity.'

Is Jeremy Corbyn right? Does our foreign policy play a role in terrorism?
Is Jeremy Corbyn right? Does our foreign policy play a role in terrorism?

Today's political debate is about whether Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Leader, is correct to imply that events such as the Manchester attack are partly the responsibility of British foreign policy.

What is Ramadan? 7 things you should know about the Muslim holy month
What is Ramadan? 7 things you should know about the Muslim holy month

This evening marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the annual occasion for Muslims to celebrate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed.