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Young British woman stabbed to death in Jerusalem in Good Friday attack
Young British woman stabbed to death in Jerusalem in Good Friday attack

A young British woman has been stabbed to death in Jerusalem amid the ancient city's Good Friday commemorations.

China says North Korea tension must be stopped from reaching \'irreversible\' stage amid fears of nuclear test
China says North Korea tension must be stopped from reaching 'irreversible' stage amid fears of nuclear test

China said on Friday tension over North Korea had to be stopped from reaching an 'irreversible and unmanageable stage' as a US aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region amid fears the North may conduct a sixth nuclear weapons test.

\'I forgive you\': Widow of guard who died protecting Coptic Pope in Egypt\'s Palm Sunday bombings addresses his killer
'I forgive you': Widow of guard who died protecting Coptic Pope in Egypt's Palm Sunday bombings addresses his killer

The widow of the Egyptian Christian guard who died protecting Coptic Pope Tawardos II during ISIS' Palm Sunday bombings has said she forgives her husband's killer.

Windows Cloud news, release date: Microsoft expected to make big announcement at upcoming live stream event
Windows Cloud news, release date: Microsoft expected to make big announcement at upcoming live stream event

Microsoft is brewing something big, and tech junkies can expect the company to unveil its secret in the coming weeks. The tech giant's current exploit may have something to do with the field of education.

US 'mother of all bombs' killed 36 ISIS militants in Afghanistan

As many as 36 suspected Islamic State militants were killed in Afghanistan when the United States dropped 'the mother of all bombs,' its largest non-nuclear device ever unleashed in combat, the Afghan defense ministry said on Friday.

Prostration, veneration and adoration: how Good Friday is observed in an Anglo-Catholic church
Prostration, veneration and adoration: how Good Friday is observed in an Anglo-Catholic church

In contrast to most 'high church' or Anglo-Catholic affairs, the service on Good Friday is markedly stark and bare.

What were Jesus\' final words?
What were Jesus' final words?

What were Jesus' final words as he hung on the cross? Through them we see Jesus' enduring sacrificial spirit, his compassion for his enemies, and his relationship with his Father.

\'What is truth?\' Why in an age of fake news Pilate\'s question matters more than ever
'What is truth?' Why in an age of fake news Pilate's question matters more than ever

Despite being better connected and having more news outlets within reach than ever before in human history, we seem to be losing the ability to discern lies from truth and spin from reality.

\'Big Little Lies\' season 2 news, release date: Author open to possibility of season 2
'Big Little Lies' season 2 news, release date: Author open to possibility of season 2

HBO's dark comedy-drama "Big Little Lies" might see a second season. Author Liane Moriarty believes the network is interested in picking up the adaptation for a new season, and she also admits she is open to the possibility.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner take the kids to church as they continue to work on marriage issues
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner take the kids to church as they continue to work on marriage issues

Celebrity parents Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner continue to take their kids to church as they work out their marriage issues.

Simone Biles, Mr. T dance to Christian songs on \'Dancing With the Stars\'
Simone Biles, Mr. T dance to Christian songs on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and partner Sasha Farber chose to do their Viennese Waltz to Chris Tomlin's hit song 'Good Good Father', while Mr. T danced to a choir singing 'Amazing Grace'.

Where is Golgotha, the place of Jesus\' crucifixion?
Where is Golgotha, the place of Jesus' crucifixion?

The picture of Golgotha is far from beautiful.

Egyptian Coptic bishop on the profound power of martyrdom: \'When you are not afraid, you are able to love\'
Egyptian Coptic bishop on the profound power of martyrdom: 'When you are not afraid, you are able to love'

An Egyptian Coptic bishop has spoken about the profound power of martyrdom in the 21st century, as the Coptic community continues to mourn Egypt's Palm Sunday church bombings that killed at least 45 and injured over 100.

\'Good Friday just got better\'. Christians condemn shocking Tesco cheap beer advert
'Good Friday just got better'. Christians condemn shocking Tesco cheap beer advert

The supermarket giant Tesco has offended Christians across Britain with a newspaper ad that completely fails to understand Good Friday.

Security stepped up at churches in Egypt as Easter approaches
Security stepped up at churches in Egypt as Easter approaches

Security has been stepped up at churches and cathedrals in Egypt as the country's interior ministry released the name and photographs of the Alexandria suicide bomber who struck on Palm Sunday.

\'A new command I give you\': How foot-washing can save the world
'A new command I give you': How foot-washing can save the world

In Christian tradition, today recalls the story of Jesus stooping to wash the feet of his disciples. To wash another's dirty feet was a radical act of service then, and the Church has imitated it to this day. Through it, we embody Christ's humility, forgetting ourselves and showing the world what true love does.