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Lesbian, gay and bisexual people more likely to be politically liberal - study
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely to be liberal in their political views and attitudes to social issues, according to new research.
Kids entering video-game rehab over Fortnite addiction
More children are reportedly receiving treatment after becoming addicted to the video game Fortnite.
Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills
A major research project into the effects of heavy screen time among children has found signs of damage to cognitive abilities and memory function.
Iran arrests 100 Christians ahead of Christmas
More than 100 Iranian Christians were arrested last week in another sign of increasing pressure on Iran's believers.
De-miners sound all-clear at marooned Jordan River baptism shrines
Israeli and foreign engineers sounded the all-clear on Sunday around three churches on the western bank of the Jordan River after mines that had marooned the shrines for decades were cleared.
Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns
A Christian teacher has been fired from his position at a Virginia public high school because he refused to refer to a trans-identified student by using male pronouns even though the student is female.
Apple CEO Tim Cook vows to remove 'hate' from tech company's platforms
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that those pushing 'hate' will not find a home on the tech giant's platforms.
European church leaders call for 'respect and compassion' towards refugees
Dozens of church leaders have signed a joint statement calling for the European Union to 'cherish the dignity' of refugees.
Elementary School principal tells teachers not to use Christmas decorations or sing carols in classroom
A school district in Nebraska has clarified that a principal's recent directives to teachers effectively banning all Christmas and other religious holiday symbols violate school board policy.
Terrorist attack fatalities down by 44 per cent since 2014
The number of people killed in terror attacks worldwide has decreased by 44 percent since 2014, yet terrorism remains widespread and is even getting worse in some regions, according to The Global Terrorism Index for 2018 released on Wednesday by the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Transgender woman among the favourites to win Miss Universe
Bookmakers are slashing the odds on a transgender contestant to lift the tiara at this year's Miss Universe contest.
Brazil's President-elect names evangelical pastor to head new ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights
Damares Alves, a lawyer, preacher and congressional aide, is a staunch opponent of legalizing abortion, which is allowed only in cases of rape, anencephaly or when the mother's life is in danger.
Robert Jeffress defends Donald Trump for not reciting the Apostles' Creed at George H W Bush funeral
Texas megachurch pastor and longtime Donald Trump supporter Robert Jeffress has defended the president amid criticism over his not reciting the Apostles' Creed during the funeral of former president George H.W. Bush.
Ireland's abortion laws must protect conscientious objection, say bishops
As the legalisation of abortion in Ireland reaches the final stages in the Irish Parliament, bishops are urging lawmakers to protect conscientious objection.
New Zealand Church apologises for its role in Maori land grabs during the colonial era
The Anglican Church of New Zealand has apologised to the Maori people of Tauranga for forced land possessions in the 1800s.
Ukraine council to meet on December 15 to form independent church: president
A Ukrainian church council will meet on December 15 in order to create an independent Orthodox church and elect its leader, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.