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Israelis to scour Danube for Holocaust remains with Hungary's help
Israelis to scour Danube for Holocaust remains with Hungary's help

An Israeli recovery team will search Hungary's Danube river for remains of Holocaust victims.

Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign
Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign

The pastor of a church in northern California has resigned after posting a controversial sign saying that transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner was still a man.

Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action
Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action

Bishop Michael Curry, who last year wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has partially restricted the ministry of Bishop William Love over his refusal to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation
Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation

New research into the views of millennials on abortion has found that most oppose the termination of pregnancies without any legal restrictions.

Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald
Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald

Hundreds of Arab Christians have clashed with police in the Israeli town of Haifa over a 'blasphemous' piece in the town's Museum of Art.

Trump threatens Turkey with 'economic devastation' if it attacks US-allied Kurds

President Donald Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks a US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria.

Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival
Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival

During the eight-week festival at Prayagraj in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities expect up to 150 million people.

Church raising money to help workers affected by US government shutdown

As the partial federal government shutdown moves toward a fourth week, a historic church in Memphis, Tennessee, has stepped in to help their affected members weather an uncertain period of missed paychecks.

Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs
Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte turned on the country's Catholic bishops once again on Thursday, calling them 'sons of bitches'.

German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling
German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling

Petra and Dirk Wunderlich, from Darmstadt, had refused to send their children to school, which is illegal in Germany.

'The whole country is a prison': UN slams North Korea on human rights

'The reality for human rights on the ground remains unchanged and continues to be extremely serious.'

Human rights court to hear case against Belgium over euthanasia of depressed woman
Human rights court to hear case against Belgium over euthanasia of depressed woman

A legal challenge brought against Belgium by a man whose depressed mother was euthanised is to be heard by the European Court of Human Rights.

How a Bible app is growing churches in a Ugandan refugee camp
How a Bible app is growing churches in a Ugandan refugee camp

Rev Alex Sokiri and his wife Harriet fled an armed raid on their town in Kajo Keji in South Sudan in July 2016, leaving all their possessions behind.

Congo presidential loser's supporters cry foul after surprise result
Congo presidential loser's supporters cry foul after surprise result

The electoral commission (CENI) announced around 3 am (0200 GMT) that opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi had won the chaotic December 30 vote.

As tensions rise, Congo's Protestants call for election results to be released
As tensions rise, Congo's Protestants call for election results to be released

The presidential election was held after President Joseph Kabila stepped down in what would be the first democratic transfer of power since DRC's independence.

Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'

Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'