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Congo political crisis deepens as top court rejects vote challenge
Rrunner-up Martin Fayulu said the decision had opened the way to a 'constitutional coup d'etat', raising fears of more violence.
Chinese scientist who made gene-edited babies evaded oversight to seek fame: report
A Chinese scientist who said he made the world's first 'gene-edited' babies intentionally evaded oversight and broke national guidelines.
Vietnam demolitions pit Catholic Church against authorities
The demolition of about 100 homes near Ho Chi Minh City, including one owned by the Catholic Church, has pitted the church against authorities in the latest such dispute over land in the Communist Party-ruled country.
Poorest will be hurt the most by climate change, says Bishop of Dudley
The Bishop of Dudley has warned that the world's poorest people stand to lose the most as a result of climate change after the World Economic Forum said it was the greatest threat facing the world.
Why al-Shabaab targets Kenya, and what can be done to stop attacks
Al-Shabaab's has claimed responsibility for another terrorist attack in Kenya. The question is, why does it continue to target the country?
Facebook bringing in new rules to govern how employees can talk about religion
A new rulebook is reportedly coming into force at Facebook to govern the way workers at the company can discuss religion and politics.
'Fund the wall and give us DACA,' say evangelical leaders after Trump offers deal to end government shutdown
Evangelical leaders in the US are urging the Democrats to consider Donald Trump's DACA offer to end the government shutdown.
John Piper has some sound advice for Christians who are single
Theologian John Piper has shared six ways single people who want to be married can keep their desire for marriage in proper perspective and refrain from "unrealistic notions" that such unions are the "key to happiness."
What Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz said to his 9-year-old son when he said he didn't feel like going to church
When Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz's son, Roman, honestly confronted his father about not wanting to attend church, the father-of-three used the opportunity to teach his young son a valuable life lesson.
Donald Trump tells anti-abortion rally he will 'always' defend the right to life
Donald Trump has told pro-lifers marching in Washington, DC that he will veto any legislation that 'weakens the protection of human life'.
Google stopped using the word 'family' after employees complained it was 'offensive'
Google execs dropped the word 'family' from company presentations after employees complained it was 'offensive' and 'homophobic', media reports have claimed.
Government shutdown hurting Trump's approval rating - even among evangelicals
Donald Trump has enjoyed steady support from white evangelicals but new figures suggest even their loyalty is being tested by the government shutdown.
Christians in the Holy Land 'systematically discriminated against'
A delegation of Catholic bishops to the Holy Land has called upon Israel to ensure equality for all citizens, including Christians.
Christian dishwasher fired by hotel for refusing to work Sundays is awarded $21m
A devout Christian dishwasher and mother of six who was fired by the Conrad Hotel in Miami, Florida, for refusing to work on Sundays was awarded $21 million in punitive damages by a federal jury Monday after she sued for the violation of her religious rights.
Elementary school principal who banned Christmas has resigned
A Nebraska elementary school principal who sent an internal memo to teachers warning them not to use any Christmas-related messaging and activities in the classroom in December has resigned.
'McJesus' sculpture to be removed from Israeli art gallery after Christians protest
An art gallery in Israel has said it will remove a controversial sculpture after hundreds of Arab Christians protested.