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Dutch man loses legal bid to identify as 20 years younger
A Dutch man's bid to change his legal age because he feels 20 years younger has been turned down by the courts.
Joel Osteen's brother recalls 'indescribable evil' he witnessed as medical missionary in Iraq
Paul Osteen, a general and vascular surgeon, served in medical missions at an emergency field hospital near Mosul
Hardline groups that agitated to remove Christian governor hold major rally in Jakarta
Tens of thousands of Indonesian Muslims held a rally in Jakarta on Sunday led by hardline groups who had agitated to remove the city's Christian governor, underscoring the growing influence of Islamist groups ahead of elections in 2019.
Terrorism charges for leaders of hardline Islamist group persecuting Asia Bibi
Pakistan's government on Saturday announced it will press terrorism and sedition charges against leaders of a hardline Islamist group that staged recent protests across the country against the acquittal of Asia Bibi.
Act now on climate change, Christians tell world leaders
Christians are urging country leaders to agree to 'transformative action' on climate change when a major UN climate summit takes place this week.
Angola's government targets thousands of churches for closure, obstructs protests
According to the government figures, there are over 4,000 unregistered churches. The police are now locking down all these churches, and accessing them can lead to prosecution.
2,000-year-old ring discovered bearing name of Pontius Pilate
A ring discovered 50 years ago has reignited excitement among archaeologists after new research revealed a possible connection to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who tried Jesus.
Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction
It had been expected to go for up to $300,000, but a Bible inscribed by Einstein failed to find a buyer when it was put up for auction at Sotheby's on Friday.
God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope
Pope Francis has told sick children visiting the Vatican that they could always talk to their guardian angel in times of difficulty.
Advent campaign shows children how Christians are taking aid to the world's most remote places
Mission Aviation Fellowship is helping thousands of school children learn more about communities in need around the world and how a fleet of small planes is making all the difference.
Mission to Seafarers expands into Panama after signing historic agreement
Mission to Seafarers has become the first seafaring welfare charity to operate in Panama after signing a deal with the Panama Maritime Authority.
Peers say UK's position on Asia Bibi is a 'serious betrayal'
Peers have strongly criticised the Government over its handling of Asia Bibi's plea for asylum.
Rohingya refugees should only return when the conditions are right, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has said that any return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh should take place on a voluntary basis and only when it is safe to do so.
Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism
Authorities in Belgium have launched a criminal investigation into a group of doctors who euthanised a 38-year-old woman with autism.
The slave trade is real and we need modern-day abolitionists
The problem of slavery is far from historic and the need for abolitionists is greater than ever.
Group close to pope urges California's Governor Jerry Brown to commute all death sentences
Brown, who once trained to be a priest of the Jesuit order, will leave office after completing his current two terms on January 7, when Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is sworn in.