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New study findings line up with Bible's account of Adam and Eve
A "provocative and misunderstood" scientific study published this year supports the Bible's Adam and Eve story by demonstrating that all humans are descended from a common mother and father, a prominent science writer and public speaker claims.
Scientists find evidence near Dead Sea supporting biblical account of Sodom's destruction
Scientists have found that a "superheated blast from the skies" destroyed cities near the Dead Sea 3,700 years ago, which biblical analysts say echoes the destruction of Sodom.
First genetically edited babies born in China but some scientists say it is unethical
Dr Kiran Musunuru, a University of Pennsylvania gene editing expert, said it was 'an experiment on human beings that is not morally or ethically defensible'
Philippines president Duterte tells people to worship God at home, not church
Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte also branded members of the clergy 'idiots' in his latest standoff with the Catholic Church.
Abandon John Chau's body, Indian police urged
Chau landed illegally on the island and attempted to preach to the tribespeople, but was shot with arrows. His killers are believed to have buried his body in the sand.
Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion
Poroshenko said martial law was necessary to bolster Ukraine's defences after Russia seized three Ukrainian naval ships and took their crew prisoner at the weekend.
Theresa May accused of blocking Asia Bibi asylum offer
British newspapers are reporting that the UK did not offer asylum to Asia Bibi after Theresa May refused the appeals of Cabinet ministers.
Freed Iranian Christians find healing from horrors of prison
Open Doors recently hosted ex-prisoner training for Iranian Christians who were formerly imprisoned for their faith
Anglicans worldwide join 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
Anglicans around the world are joining together in the 16 Days of Activism movement against gender-based violence.
Pray for us, say Ukraine's Christians as country weighs martial law
Russia has been accused of trying to limit Ukraine's access to strategically important ports.
The UK's Climate Change Act turns 10 today â but will the teenage years be troubled?
10 years on, what difference has the Act made?
British academic Matthew Hedges pardoned by UAE
The UAE president issued the pardon as part of a mass clemency of more than 700 prisoners to mark the country's National Day
Indian police attempting to retrieve American missionary's body turn back after tribe shows aggression
Indian police were forced to abandon an attempt over the weekend to recover the body of an American missionary after being stared down by members of the tribe that killed him.
Rohingya refugees should not be forced to return to Myanmar, says CAFOD
The repatriation of Rohingya refugees should only happen when it is safe for them to return, Catholic aid agency CAFOD has said.
Nephew of baker Jack Phillips becomes a Christian after witnessing uncle's bravery in gay wedding cake battle
Sean was moved to consider the Bible and God after seeing his uncle Jack Phillips withstand death threats and a barrage of hate messages
Irish Church leaders praying Brexit will not undermine peaceful relations
Church leaders in Ireland met in Belfast this week to discuss their response to Brexit