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IS Leader Appears in Video for First Time in 5 years

The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist group’s propaganda arm on Monday, acknowledging defeat in the group’s last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DCQihO

A New Way to Church: Justin Bieber's Pastor Launches App to Take Church Global

He's one of the men who helped introduce Justin Bieber to Jesus Christ. Now Pastor Judah Smith is working on the rest of the world, bringing church to your smartphone and tablet in a new way. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PAW87V

Replacing Israel with Anti-Semitism in the Church, and What It Means for the End Times

Replacement theology in the Christian view of the Messiah has taken us far off target, and it affects our end-times theology. The common view of the church replacing Israel has caused huge consequences. Many Jews have a hard time believing in a Jewish Messiah that has replaced them. Many other Jews realize the truth that replacement theology is wrong and that the Messiah is still in a covenant relationship with them, as they have come to the understanding of wonderful saving grace. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZBG1f0

'War Footing': Church Canceled Indefinitely, Catholic Leaders in Sri Lanka Dissatisfied With Government Response

Catholic church leaders in Sri Lanka say they aren't satisfied with how the government has handled the investigation following the Easter Sunday attacks that left over 250 people dead.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GIXxWd

Sri Lanka Militants Set off Bombs During Raid, Killing 15

Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country’s east, leaving behind a grisly discovery Saturday: 15 bodies, including six children. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XPoSgg

'It's as if Cuba Has Annexed the Country': As Venezuela Crisis Prolonged, Franklin Graham Launches Border Outreach

The United Nations has called the exodus of refugees from Venezuela "unparalleled" in the modern history of South America. More than a million of the country's four million refugees have fled to the neighboring nation of Colombia, but that's where tens of thousands of them had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ over Easter weekend. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vlW8PR

Canada Releases 'Gay Coin' to Celebrate LGBTQ2 Anniversary, Christians Call It 'An Affront to Our God'

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a commemorative one-dollar coin (known as a "loonie") to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of the LGBTQ community.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DAz2K9

Sri Lanka Says Easter Attack Leader Died in Hotel Bombing

The suspected leader of the militant group Sri Lankan authorities said carried out a series of Easter Sunday bombings died in the blast at the Shangri-La hotel, one of six hotels and churches targeted in the attacks that killed at least 250 people, officials said Friday. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2L5JEa5

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A public inquiry starts to hear evidence as families call for "justice" for people affected. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UPScRU via IFTTT

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Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt via IFTTT

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Victims' commissioner says authorities are downplaying the harm caused by crimes such as vandalism. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2LdXrLD via IFTTT

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"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB via IFTTT

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Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O via IFTTT

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The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vu6mfW via IFTTT

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Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PD6ioK via IFTTT

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The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTHj3o via IFTTT

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The party's governing body will decide whether to back a confirmatory ballot in the EU elections. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PDXkr7 via IFTTT

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk via IFTTT

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The Oscar-nominated African-American director dies at 51, after his family remove him from life support. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PEPWfd via IFTTT

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A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW via IFTTT

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But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vvW1kM via IFTTT

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Stories about victims of crime, including rape, feature on Tuesday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IPjJ4k via IFTTT

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Your morning briefing for 30 April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GRedfb via IFTTT

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Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IQFEYO via IFTTT

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Writer and explorer Robert MacFarlane explores the "underland" beneath our feet. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DFnQMd via IFTTT

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Award-winning jazz singer Esperanza Spalding is working to bring the arts to some of the nation's toughest schools. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Wmgnc0 via IFTTT

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The Fynes family decided to go plastic-free after seeing ducks eating rubbish at a picnic site. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZTu1Wy via IFTTT

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A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0 via IFTTT

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Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V5nqcO via IFTTT

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Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J3WWB2 via IFTTT

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Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk via IFTTT

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Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P via IFTTT

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Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9 via IFTTT

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Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU via IFTTT

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Twenty years have passed since a campaign of terror that killed three people and injured dozens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J07OQm via IFTTT

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Rape victims in England and Wales are being asked to hand their phones to police as evidence. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vsGuCw via IFTTT

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If the UK takes part in the European elections, what pay and benefits can MEPs expect? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GS9jP5 via IFTTT

Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication

Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQTfgt

US deputy attorney general tells Trump he quits

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V0Ln4O

IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UPvYzk

Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuJrlT

'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable". from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DHmAIp

Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRqujS

Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J1c9CZ

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H

Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V7z1In

San Diego synagogue attack suspect 'evil', says his family

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LqmVWr

US Army veteran 'planned to bomb Nazi rally'

The 26-year-old Muslim convert also allegedly plotted terror attacks on Jews and churches. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WcVvE9

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vsjIui

'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UQTSuB

Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfDjtM

'Russian spy whale'

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WfNGgW

Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Lbt7kS

How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMgIDr

Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LcXFTf

UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GPH2rc

Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMnRDU

North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GRp6hm

Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PzLLBw

Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9

'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J31asB

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vrILxN

Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vxuj6a

India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UT7bL2

KPMG fined £6m over ‘improper’ audit

The accountancy giant has been "severely reprimanded" for the way it audited an insurance company. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Lcr2Fl via

Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IQFEYO via

Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PD6ioK via

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vuHl5H via

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VFF1aQ via

WeWork office giant plans US share listing

The US firm which offers shared office space around the world is yet to make a profit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XW9yyp via

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZIRcmi via

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vsjIui via

Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees

The European Commission says the deal will lead to "lower prices for European retailers to do business". from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vr3Vft via

Labour's John McDonnell says UK economy requires 'revolution'

Shadow chancellor says people want change in a Newsnight series marking Mrs Thatcher's election. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IOGbL3 via

Quietly-spoken investor seeks change at Barclays

British-born but US-based investor Edward Bramson is seeking election to the bank's board on Thursday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GPsc5b via

Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UJwKhr via

Almost a third of graduates 'overeducated' for their job

The Office for National Statistics says 31% of graduates are overeducated for their job. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ULvt9I via

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Vr0wMr via

A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PAXyj0 via

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2vrILxN via

Why the bicycle's future looks bright

The bicycle ushered in a manufacturing revolution as well as a social one, and is doing so again. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PFhFwy via

Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU via

Government Overreach is Nothing New - The Founders Fought Against it in 1776

Utah Senator Mike Lee has written several books about the United States Constitution in an effort to help every American understand the importance of our founding documents. He's back with a new book about what he calls our "lost" Declaration of Independence. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2J0Fiy8

Oliver North No Longer NRA President, Now the Gun Group Is Facing Investigation

Oliver North has announced that he will not serve a second term as president of the National Rifle Association. He made it clear that he was forced out of the leadership of the organization, and there are claims that it's because he tried to oust longtime NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IYDdCW

'God and Your Prayers Have Sustained Us': 5-Year-Old Thrown from Mall Balcony Now out of ICU, Conscious and Alert

The family of the young boy who was thrown from the third fall of the Mall of America balcony is praising God after news that their son's condition has improved.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2USGpm0

Christians and Jews Should Be 'Locked Up' According to Speaker at Harvard Diversity Conference

In honor of its annual diversity conference, Harvard University's faculty of arts & sciences invited an anti-Christian activist to speak at its "Decade of Dialogue" event. Tim Wise, known for his hatred of Christians, pushed the racial divide and condemned Christian belief in his remarks. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UN5dvt

Rabbi Describes the 'Miracle' and Heroism that Prevented Synagogue Massacre

Southern California is grieving after this weekend's deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego. On Sunday night, hundreds gathered for a vigil where the rabbi described the attack and the heroism of his congregants.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GQX8Cb

Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DCK2qk via

Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZNOA6P via

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L8O5k9 via

Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZL7OcU via

London nail bombings remembered 20 years on

Twenty years have passed since a campaign of terror that killed three people and injured dozens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J07OQm via

What's happening to rape prosecutions?

Rape victims in England and Wales are being asked to hand their phones to police as evidence. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vsGuCw via

European elections: What pay can UK MEPs expect?

If the UK takes part in the European elections, what pay and benefits can MEPs expect? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GS9jP5 via

'The Porn Industry Is Modern-Day Slavery': How Pornography and Sex Trafficking Are Linked

To most people, sex trafficking is a problem that exists in distant foreign countries. You may think, “But it certainly isn’t something that would involve me, is it?” If you view pornography, then the answer is “Yes.” from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PzlzqM

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Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GOr7dT via IFTTT

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PM Pedro Sánchez seals victory in Spain's election as a far-right party wins seats for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu via IFTTT

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From slightly overweight to morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J7vRgB via IFTTT

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President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB via IFTTT

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Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2 via IFTTT

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Gorse and undergrowth has been burning overnight in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PzVWpG via IFTTT

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Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UMIX51 via IFTTT

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The names of 53 clergy and staff were also passed to police years after they could have been, BBC finds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XRCTtS via IFTTT

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Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards for 2018-19. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WcO0go via IFTTT

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University charging disabled students to extend deadlines due to medical needs. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XXH2g1 via IFTTT

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An art installation featuring bootprints in the sand commemorates the 749 troops killed 75 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XWVzIN via IFTTT

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Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC via IFTTT

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Egg-cellent effort from Mrs G as the bird from a Snowdonia wildlife centre celebrates the milestone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VpQTxx via IFTTT

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Local election warnings and an obesity study feature on Monday's newspaper front pages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XYYTTR via IFTTT

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Your morning briefing for 29 April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J0Eeu5 via IFTTT

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Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTID6u via IFTTT

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A big week for 1.6 billion people - and if you're in Japan, make sure you have some spare yen. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vswh92 via IFTTT

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A London Marathon runner attempting to get into the Guinness book of world records for fastest marathon time dressed as a landmark encounters some difficulty at the finish line from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UGjUQY via IFTTT

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Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V4gOvh via IFTTT

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More than 40,000 people take part in the London Marathon, which has raised £1bn since it started in 1981. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PxWlZL via IFTTT

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Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0 via IFTTT

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Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vsbXEI via IFTTT

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Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN via IFTTT

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There's three times more carbon in the soil than in the atmosphere - and deforestation is releasing it. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Wizxjn via IFTTT

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How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6 via IFTTT

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As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J13FM3 via IFTTT

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Is Nigel Farage right that five million Labour supporters voted Leave? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DGjyEq via IFTTT

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Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vz3Sgf via IFTTT

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Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ via IFTTT

Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2V2dIb2 via

Philip Hammond to decide on future of 1p and 2p coins

The results of a consultation into the mix of coins in circulation will be revealed this week. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GOzS7T via

Fracking tsar resigns after six months over 'ridiculous' rules

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XRkXzo via

SAS pilot walkout hits thousands more passengers

Airline cancels more flights on Sunday after grounding hundreds of flights on Friday and Saturday. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PyoBLW via

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UFt545 via

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ via

Does the Bank of England have a woman problem?

Why has the UK's central bank never had a female governor and could this be about to change? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMrhok via

Failed airline FlyBMI 'owed £37m' when it collapsed, say administrators

The airline collapsed in February, owing millions to suppliers and passengers. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2J0tLib via

Uber aims for $90bn stock market debut

The taxi-app giant gives details of plans to join the stock market with shares estimated at $44-$50 each. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2J3FbSi via

Cardiff Airport: Call to make jobs and freight main aims

With Flybe closing its base, Cardiff Airport bosses are urged to build up its business zone. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IMrrfK via

Debenhams names 22 stores to close

The struggling department store chain plans to close the shops next year, affecting 1,200 staff. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2PE3dVD via

737-Max hits American Airlines forecast

The US airline cut its profit forecast by $350m following 737-Max jet groundings. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2W7NoIZ via

US economy grows faster than expected

The world's largest economy grew at an annual pace of 3.2% in the first three months of the year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VqwRmy via

Ford in criminal probe over emissions

US authorities open a criminal investigation after Ford flagged up issues with its emission testing. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DA5z2C via

P&O sues UK government over no-deal Brexit ferry case

The ferry firm is claiming a rival was unlawfully handed £33m of taxpayers' money. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VvGUqc via

'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XTID6u via

The chief financial officer of Debenhams says its 22 store closures is a retail reality.

The chief financial officer of Debenhams, Rachel Osborne, says its 22 store closures is a reality of the UK retail environment. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Py25m2 via

How the painkiller became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the painkiller became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2XIG8ne via

Sainsbury's-Asda merger 'would have harmed competition'.

The competition watchdog blocks the Sainsbury's-Asda merger, warning it would leave consumers worse off. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2VnxSLR via

'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6 via

The plane-maker taking on Boeing and Airbus

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg via

Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ZzcPFx via

Police: 8 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE (AP) — A gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for Sunday afternoon cookouts along a west Baltimore street, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the gunfire erupted after 5 p.m. on a block in the city’s western district of brick row homes. Harrison said a man approached a crowd on foot and began firing in what he called “a very tragic, very cowardly shooting.” Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared “extremely targeted,” but he didn’t provide a possible motive. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZIyB9J

‘Hero’ Synagogue Victim Died Saving Her Rabbi

Friends of a the woman killed during the mass shooting at Congregation Chabad synagogue Saturday are calling her a hero.  60-year old Lori Kaye of Poway, California reportedly shielded her rabbi from the gunman, saving the life of Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PyGOJa

Police: 8 shot, 1 fatally, in latest Baltimore shooting

BALTIMORE (AP) — A gunman fired indiscriminately into a crowd that had gathered for Sunday afternoon cookouts along a west Baltimore street, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said. Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the gunfire erupted after 5 p.m. on a block in the city’s western district of brick row homes. Harrison said a man approached a crowd on foot and began firing in what he called “a very tragic, very cowardly shooting.” Speaking at the scene afterward, Harrison said the shooting appeared “extremely targeted,” but he didn’t provide a possible motive. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZIyB9J

‘Hero’ Synagogue Victim Died Saving Her Rabbi

Friends of a the woman killed during the mass shooting at Congregation Chabad synagogue Saturday are calling her a hero.  60-year old Lori Kaye of Poway, California reportedly shielded her rabbi from the gunman, saving the life of Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PyGOJa

Synagogue Shooting Suspect in Custody, Congregants Prevented Shooting ‘From Being a Much Worse Tragedy’

A 19-year old man is in police custody following a shooting this morning at a synagogue in Poway, California just north of San Diego. One person was killed and three others injured at the Congregation Chabad Synagogue in San Diego County. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vqreWM

Shooting at California synagogue kills 1, wounds 3

A 19-year-old man armed with a rifle opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of Passover, killing a woman and wounding three people Saturday, authorities said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GNaPlz

Bethany Christian Services Agrees to Place Kids in LGBT Homes After Michigan Settlement

There's been a major development involving an international faith-based foster care and adoption agency.  Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services announced this week it will place children in LGBT homes. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GKmkdA

Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on 'Gruesome' Dismemberment Abortions

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday blocking a 2015 ban on dismemberment abortions. The decision prevents the state from enforcing a previously passed law that greatly limited second-trimester abortions. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2L0Uxd0

US Economy Grew at Strong 3.2% Rate in First Quarter, Exceeding Expectations

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2J48moi

'God Was Definitely With Us': Family Prayer Answered Amid Tornado, Churches Help Rebuild

Severe weather, including several tornadoes, have ripped a path of destruction across the South killing at least five people.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PvrOvu

'I Think There's...Fear': Abby Johnson Responds to Washington Post Editorial's Misrepresentation of Abortion Numbers

A Washington Post editorial on abortion recently reported that most Americans identify as pro-choice and claims that "public support for abortion rights is at its highest since ...Roe v. Wade.'" The editorial, released April 23, cited a poll that showed that 67 percent of voters say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases.  But Abby Jo hnson, the former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director whose life story is the subject of the hit movie, "Unplanned," pushed back against those claims.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IKCaY1

Loving Teachers, Your Unions Persecute Christians and Ex-Gays

Loving teachers defend and protect all children and families no matter their religion, political leanings or sexual orientation. Make no mistake, teachers' unions don't represent our hearts or ethics. Unions use us, silence us, and undermine the traditional values most teachers cherish. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IGJMup

'These are People of Great Faith': Oliver North's American Heroes

Col. Oliver North says he's spent most of his life in the company of heroes. Now as president of the National Rifle Association he's taking his passion for telling their stories to NRA TV and so far, each episode of "Oliver North's American Heroes" highlights men and women of faith facing risk to help others. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vo7yTw

‘I Was an...Addict’: Inside My Pillow Inventor Mike Lindell’s Amazing Transformation

Millions of Americans know Mike Lindell from his popular commercials for MyPillow, but many people are likely unaware of the iconic pillow magnate’s incredible backstory of overcoming addiction, finding faith and using his massive platform to help transform the lives of others. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VuiT2S

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting, Prompting Fears of a Coming Global Chaos

The Earth's north magnetic pole has been moving from its old location in Northern Canada towards Siberia. And there is a growing concern among scientists that the weakening of the Earth's magnetic field could someday cause its north and south poles to flip. And that could lead to global chaos. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Dz3W5D

A Second Chance for Trafficking Survivors: Advocates Work to Clear Their Records

Trafficking advocates say one of the best ways to give victims a true second chance is through a legal tool known as vacatur--which completely erases any criminal record they may be carrying from their time under the control of a trafficker. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IZJhv3

Montana's Attorney General Wants More Chick-fil-A's, Defying Liberal Cities and Their Bans

The attorney general of Montana has invited Chick-fil-A to open more restaurants in his state after two other states have taken actions to block the food chain over its biblical values. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XHvPQp

CA Supreme Court Halts Abortion Case About Baby Body Parts Trafficking by Planned Parenthood

California's Supreme Court has halted an abortion case surrounding the trafficking of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood employees, granting pro-life activist David Daleiden an unexpected victory. On Good Friday, a California Superior Court judge vacated the preliminary hearings against Daleiden and his co-defendant Sandra Merritt.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IFWucT

'White Supremacy' or 'Ridiculous Accusation'? Wake Forest Hosts 'Listening Sessions' for Faculty and Staff of Color ONLY

Wake Forest University is hosting a series of "listening sessions" for faculty and staff of color after growing racial tensions based on accusations that the school has supported "white supremacy."  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZyP949

Spain election: Socialists win amid far-right breakthrough

PM Pedro Sánchez seals victory in Spain's election as a far-right party wins seats for the first time. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GEMBsu

Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULUDVB

San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi describes seeing attacker

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein lost his right index finger in the attack at a synagogue that left one dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W7hTyK

Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZI31sH

Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Zz24TA

Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZPO1t8

Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GQckQ0

Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XT5oHI

In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VtvR10

Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2LceKww

Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IZKPVH

NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XWgWKj

The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VFmDil

Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZIIKDC

Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UMGqb0

Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZFL1iP

US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcltZ

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GJp7Cr

The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2J13FM3

EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XXGQgN

Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DExDC2

Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DCm3r3

'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2WdHFS6

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW

The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J13FM3

How many Labour supporters voted Leave?

Is Nigel Farage right that five million Labour supporters voted Leave? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DGjyEq

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4

Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XNmoin

Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PffyiQ

San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Pxu8lQ

Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XRkXzo

Farah targets 'amazing' Marathon win

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says it would be an "amazing achievement" to topple Eliud Kipchoge at Sunday's London Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XQzkE5

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UFt545

Obesity and depression 'hand-in-hand' in children

From the age of seven, obesity and emotional problems are closely linked, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GNH18H

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZGvO0Q

Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1

Scottish independence: Sturgeon says surge in support could force indyref2

"Surging" support for Scottish independence could force the UK government to allow a referendum, Nicola Sturgeon is to say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VwW5Q2

Exercise Tiger: Bootprints mark D-Day disaster 75th anniversary

Bootprints are laid on a beach where hundreds of US troops died in a D-Day rehearsal 75 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2INy8Ol

Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DDgcBV

Racism row over Trieste half-marathon

Italian organisers reverse a ban on African athletes after an outcry and the announcement of an inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZFMPZ5

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vozoPk

Newspaper headlines: 'Lion farms' and a 'national climate emergency'

Sunday's papers feature a lion farming investigation and a plan to force a vote on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IYVqQF

Your pictures on the theme of 'connections'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "connections". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XJiQhg

Baby-friendly theatre performance of Emilia

Theatre audiences are usually asked to observe a certain level of etiquette – certainly no loud crying or burping. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GKvkhw

Links between Mormonism and MLM jobs for stay-at-home mums

These companies sell make-up to millions of women online – but have Mormon beliefs been used for financial gain? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XS8Ke2

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GJp7Cr

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vz3Sgf

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Zxtx8a

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ

Obituary: Monir Farmanfarmaian, the artist who opened the world's eyes to Iran

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UFrv2c

What to look out for in May's local elections

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VuqzlM

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTm3KX

Defending champion Williams out of World Championship - highlights & report

Defending champion Mark Williams becomes the second three-time champion to go out of the World Championship on Saturday, after Mark Selby's earlier exit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ILBmlI

'We have achieved something extraordinary' - Norwich promoted to Premier League

Norwich City have "achieved something really extraordinary" by sealing promotion to the Premier League, says manager Daniel Farke. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GBcARA

London Marathon: Measure yourself against Eliud Kipchoge

BBC Sport explores how far runners of different standards could go along the London Marathon course in the time it takes defending champion Eluid Kipchoge to finish. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IHWPMp

All you need to know about Baku - including the trick Mercedes played on Ferrari

The unpredictability of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix gives Ferrari a chance to redeem themselves on Sunday, after Mercedes' little trick. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VB7CxE

Gender 'X': Nevada Allows Non-Binary Option for Driver's License and ID'S

People in Nevada can now get a driver's license or ID card with an "X" for their gender instead of "M" for male or "F" for female.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PANQNH

'We'll See You at the Supreme Court!' How Ohio's Heartbeat Bill Threatens Roe

This month may have seen the initial judicial step in overturning the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed into state law one of the most restrictive pro-life bills in the United States: SB 23, otherwise known as the "heartbeat bill." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UBN8At

'Obviously Very Partisan': Trump Admin Goes on the Offensive Over Congressional Investigations

The White House is pushing back against congressional investigations, with President Trump saying he is against White House aides testifying to Congress.  The Trump administration is planning to fight in court against a subpoena issued to former White House counsel Don McGahn. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZsnzFP

Did High School Textbook Cross Line, Referring to Trump 'Mental Stability' and 'Not Very Hidden Racism'?

High school students are being taught US history from a textbook that focuses on arguments made by Hillary Clinton's supporters, labeling Donald Trump as mentally ill and racist, and his supporters as white and angry. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GC8oRw

Uber Driver Fired, Threatened With Lawsuit for Refusing to Take Pregnant Woman to Abortion Clinic

A 20-year-old college student in New York is looking to sue her Uber driver after he refused to take her to get an abortion. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IEfJ6u

'This Is Resurrection Power': 5-Year-Old Thrown from Mall of America Balcony Has No Brain Damage

A five-year-old boy who was attacked and viciously thrown from the third floor of the Mall of America is defying the odds and stunning doctors in what is being called a "miracle", according to the pastor at the family's church.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Pru1Iq

San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Pxu8lQ

Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XRkXzo

Farah targets 'amazing' Marathon win

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says it would be an "amazing achievement" to topple Eliud Kipchoge at Sunday's London Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XQzkE5

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UFt545

Obesity and depression 'hand-in-hand' in children

From the age of seven, obesity and emotional problems are closely linked, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GNH18H

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZGvO0Q

Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1

Scottish independence: Sturgeon says surge in support could force indyref2

"Surging" support for Scottish independence could force the UK government to allow a referendum, Nicola Sturgeon is to say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VwW5Q2

Exercise Tiger: Bootprints mark D-Day disaster 75th anniversary

Bootprints are laid on a beach where hundreds of US troops died in a D-Day rehearsal 75 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2INy8Ol

Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DDgcBV

Racism row over Trieste half-marathon

Italian organisers reverse a ban on African athletes after an outcry and the announcement of an inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZFMPZ5

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vozoPk

Newspaper headlines: 'Lion farms' and a 'national climate emergency'

Sunday's papers feature a lion farming investigation and a plan to force a vote on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IYVqQF

Your pictures on the theme of 'connections'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "connections". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XJiQhg

Baby-friendly theatre performance of Emilia

Theatre audiences are usually asked to observe a certain level of etiquette – certainly no loud crying or burping. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GKvkhw

Links between Mormonism and MLM jobs for stay-at-home mums

These companies sell make-up to millions of women online – but have Mormon beliefs been used for financial gain? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XS8Ke2

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GJp7Cr

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vz3Sgf

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Zxtx8a

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ

Obituary: Monir Farmanfarmaian, the artist who opened the world's eyes to Iran

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UFrv2c

What to look out for in May's local elections

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VuqzlM

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTm3KX

Defending champion Williams out of World Championship - highlights & report

Defending champion Mark Williams becomes the second three-time champion to go out of the World Championship on Saturday, after Mark Selby's earlier exit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ILBmlI

'We have achieved something extraordinary' - Norwich promoted to Premier League

Norwich City have "achieved something really extraordinary" by sealing promotion to the Premier League, says manager Daniel Farke. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GBcARA

London Marathon: Measure yourself against Eliud Kipchoge

BBC Sport explores how far runners of different standards could go along the London Marathon course in the time it takes defending champion Eluid Kipchoge to finish. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IHWPMp

All you need to know about Baku - including the trick Mercedes played on Ferrari

The unpredictability of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix gives Ferrari a chance to redeem themselves on Sunday, after Mercedes' little trick. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VB7CxE

San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Pxu8lQ via

Fracking commissioner resigns after six months

Natascha Engel says the government's approach to fracking has created a de facto ban on it. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XRkXzo via

Farah targets 'amazing' Marathon win

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says it would be an "amazing achievement" to topple Eliud Kipchoge at Sunday's London Marathon. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XQzkE5 via

Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UFt545 via

Obesity and depression 'hand-in-hand' in children

From the age of seven, obesity and emotional problems are closely linked, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GNH18H via

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZGvO0Q via

Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1 via

Scottish independence: Sturgeon says surge in support could force indyref2

"Surging" support for Scottish independence could force the UK government to allow a referendum, Nicola Sturgeon is to say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VwW5Q2 via

Exercise Tiger: Bootprints mark D-Day disaster 75th anniversary

Bootprints are laid on a beach where hundreds of US troops died in a D-Day rehearsal 75 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2INy8Ol via

Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DDgcBV via

Racism row over Trieste half-marathon

Italian organisers reverse a ban on African athletes after an outcry and the announcement of an inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZFMPZ5 via

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vozoPk via

Newspaper headlines: 'Lion farms' and a 'national climate emergency'

Sunday's papers feature a lion farming investigation and a plan to force a vote on climate change. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IYVqQF via

Your pictures on the theme of 'connections'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "connections". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XJiQhg via

Baby-friendly theatre performance of Emilia

Theatre audiences are usually asked to observe a certain level of etiquette – certainly no loud crying or burping. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GKvkhw via

Links between Mormonism and MLM jobs for stay-at-home mums

These companies sell make-up to millions of women online – but have Mormon beliefs been used for financial gain? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XS8Ke2 via

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4 via

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GJp7Cr via

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DDxFtW via

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vz3Sgf via

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Zxtx8a via

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IMoNGQ via

Obituary: Monir Farmanfarmaian, the artist who opened the world's eyes to Iran

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UFrv2c via

What to look out for in May's local elections

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VuqzlM via

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XTm3KX via

Defending champion Williams out of World Championship - highlights & report

Defending champion Mark Williams becomes the second three-time champion to go out of the World Championship on Saturday, after Mark Selby's earlier exit. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ILBmlI via

'We have achieved something extraordinary' - Norwich promoted to Premier League

Norwich City have "achieved something really extraordinary" by sealing promotion to the Premier League, says manager Daniel Farke. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GBcARA via

London Marathon: Measure yourself against Eliud Kipchoge

BBC Sport explores how far runners of different standards could go along the London Marathon course in the time it takes defending champion Eluid Kipchoge to finish. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IHWPMp via

All you need to know about Baku - including the trick Mercedes played on Ferrari

The unpredictability of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix gives Ferrari a chance to redeem themselves on Sunday, after Mercedes' little trick. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VB7CxE via

Synagogue Shooting Suspect in Custody, Congregants Prevented Shooting ‘From Being a Much Worse Tragedy’

A 19-year old man is in police custody following a shooting this morning at a synagogue in Poway, California just north of San Diego. One person was killed and three others injured at the Congregation Chabad Synagogue in San Diego County. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vqreWM

Shooting at California synagogue kills 1, wounds 3

A 19-year-old man armed with a rifle opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of Passover, killing a woman and wounding three people Saturday, authorities said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GNaPlz

Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBknHU

Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XLYLXB

Bolton game off after player strike

Saturday's game between Bolton and Brentford is called off with Wanderers' players still being owed unpaid wages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GBL9XP

Cosmetic procedures: Firms warned over 'duty of care'

Too many providers are "operating as a law unto themselves", England's top doctor says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IMCCVE

Woman and boy found dead in Newmarket

A member of the public found the pair's bodies at an address in Newmarket, Suffolk, police say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VtsIOA

SNP conference 2019: Party to decide on independence currency plan

The party leadership wants Scotland to keep the pound in the years after independence before moving to a new currency. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GC8xok

Rural communities being ignored and underrated, say peers

Policies designed for cities are being foisted on the countryside, peers say, increasing inequalities. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VuTh5Y

Storm Hannah: 20,000 homes are left without power

Flights are cancelled in the Republic and a yellow weather warning is in place across Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBTy6b

Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz

Newspaper headlines: Huawei 'mole' hunt and 'hi-tech' Heathrow

Saturday's papers feature stories about a government inquiry and the end of passports at Heathrow. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UJid5o

Tina Leggs Tantrum, the drag queen of the Falls Road

Tina Leggs Tantrum has been performing on the Belfast drag scene for almost 25 years, even during the Troubles. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Pu4kXy

Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UYCkS9

Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GLcCI2

What can't you name your baby?

With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vphADW

Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR

Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UZel59

Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V4MiS4

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L7I6Mv

Child bereavement: A brother's promise to help 'forgotten grievers'

Callum Fairhurst's website "for siblings, by siblings" aims to help young people cope with loss. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DAOlT8

Driving test: Here are the hardest and easiest places to pass in Britain

Why do more than 75% of learners pass in some areas - while in other places it's fewer than a third? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vq2D4s

Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL

What's the beef with McDonald's paper straws?

Getting rid of plastic straws is a simple way to reduce waste...unless you rely on them. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UJAVK6

Bastille's Dan, the marathon man

The pop star has trained in 29 cities as he prepares to run the London Marathon for breast cancer. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vo4EOn

Liverpool thrash Huddersfield to regain Premier League top spot

Liverpool once again put the pressure back on Manchester City as they return to the top of the Premier League with an emphatic win over Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZFb8Xk

'I don't think it's harsh enough' - Rose on Montenegro's punishment for racist abuse

England's Danny Rose says he is "lost for words" after Montenegro are ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors following the racist abuse of England players. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DAkKZX

World champion Williams has tests on chest pains

World snooker champion Mark Williams is in hospital with chest pains following the opening session of his second-round World Championship game at the Crucible. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VveJIa

England's Hales suspended for 'off-field incident' unrelated to cricket

England's Alex Hales is suspended following an "off-field incident" not related to cricket, says a spokesman for the batsman. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VljXWX

Sri Lanka bombings: Bodies found after gun battle in Sainthamaruthu

Police carry out further raids following the Easter Sunday bombings that left at least 250 dead. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Vw4Ud0 via

Fr Martin Magill says NI politicians felt pressure at Lyra McKee funeral

The priest who criticised leaders at Lyra McKee's funeral says people want power-sharing talks to succeed. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XSxOSd via

Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBknHU via

Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XLYLXB via

Bolton game off after player strike

Saturday's game between Bolton and Brentford is called off with Wanderers' players still being owed unpaid wages. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GBL9XP via

Cosmetic procedures: Firms warned over 'duty of care'

Too many providers are "operating as a law unto themselves", England's top doctor says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IMCCVE via

Woman and boy found dead in Newmarket

A member of the public found the pair's bodies at an address in Newmarket, Suffolk, police say. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VtsIOA via

SNP conference 2019: Party to decide on independence currency plan

The party leadership wants Scotland to keep the pound in the years after independence before moving to a new currency. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GC8xok via

Rural communities being ignored and underrated, say peers

Policies designed for cities are being foisted on the countryside, peers say, increasing inequalities. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VuTh5Y via

Storm Hannah: 20,000 homes are left without power

Flights are cancelled in the Republic and a yellow weather warning is in place across Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBTy6b via

Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz via

Newspaper headlines: Huawei 'mole' hunt and 'hi-tech' Heathrow

Saturday's papers feature stories about a government inquiry and the end of passports at Heathrow. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UJid5o via

Tina Leggs Tantrum, the drag queen of the Falls Road

Tina Leggs Tantrum has been performing on the Belfast drag scene for almost 25 years, even during the Troubles. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2Pu4kXy via

Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UYCkS9 via

Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GLcCI2 via

What can't you name your baby?

With the arrival of another royal baby due in the UK, Reality Check takes a look at baby naming rules around the world from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vphADW via

Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR via

Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UZel59 via

Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V4MiS4 via

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L7I6Mv via

Child bereavement: A brother's promise to help 'forgotten grievers'

Callum Fairhurst's website "for siblings, by siblings" aims to help young people cope with loss. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DAOlT8 via

Driving test: Here are the hardest and easiest places to pass in Britain

Why do more than 75% of learners pass in some areas - while in other places it's fewer than a third? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vq2D4s via

Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL via

What's the beef with McDonald's paper straws?

Getting rid of plastic straws is a simple way to reduce waste...unless you rely on them. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UJAVK6 via

Bastille's Dan, the marathon man

The pop star has trained in 29 cities as he prepares to run the London Marathon for breast cancer. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vo4EOn via

Liverpool thrash Huddersfield to regain Premier League top spot

Liverpool once again put the pressure back on Manchester City as they return to the top of the Premier League with an emphatic win over Huddersfield. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZFb8Xk via

'I don't think it's harsh enough' - Rose on Montenegro's punishment for racist abuse

England's Danny Rose says he is "lost for words" after Montenegro are ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors following the racist abuse of England players. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2DAkKZX via

World champion Williams has tests on chest pains

World snooker champion Mark Williams is in hospital with chest pains following the opening session of his second-round World Championship game at the Crucible. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VveJIa via

England's Hales suspended for 'off-field incident' unrelated to cricket

England's Alex Hales is suspended following an "off-field incident" not related to cricket, says a spokesman for the batsman. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VljXWX via

Sri Lanka bombings: Bodies found after gun battle in Sainthamaruthu

Police carry out further raids following the Easter Sunday bombings that left at least 250 dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vw4Ud0

Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz

Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UYCkS9

Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards

Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3Eprj

Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBknHU

Russian agent jailed for targeting NRA

Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XO60xZ

American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping

Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VrIDgl

Cyclone Kenneth: Flooding feared as heavy rains hit Mozambique

Aid agencies fear deadly flooding and landslides in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZBcxy6

Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago

At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ2Nyd

Joe Biden scrambles to tamp down Anita Hill controversy

The Democratic front-runner denies treating a woman badly in a 1991 sexual harassment hearing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK30Rj

The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya

Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GzJHFv

North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia

North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VsXwyY

British Korea War veteran remembers injured child

Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UGxAeN

Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFlleK

England's Hales suspended for 'off-field incident' unrelated to cricket

England's Alex Hales is suspended following an "off-field incident" not related to cricket, says a spokesman for the batsman. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2VljXWX

Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique

The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UDstvW

Sri Lankans in Christchurch mourn after recent attacks

The Easter Sunday bomb attacks hold a special significance for the Sri Lankan residents of Christchurch. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IJMkrC

The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XKY54u

All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!

We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UVnQ5n

WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary

The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ZEffmu

Syrian film aims to cut capital city's divorce rate

Courts in Damascus will try reduce divorce rates by playing couples a film about separation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Guk7lg

Turkish taxi driver's gesture warms Swedish hearts

The taxi driver in Sweden lent his credit card for three days to a customer who forgot his wallet. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vhJH7N

Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2V4MiS4

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L7I6Mv

Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures

Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VvZ5fE

Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKWSHg

Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GLcCI2

Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL

Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZel59

Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR

'It's as if Cuba Has Annexed the Country': As Venezuela Crisis Prolonged, Franklin Graham Launches Border Outreach

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Canada Releases 'Gay Coin' to Celebrate LGBTQ2 Anniversary, Christians Call It 'An Affront to Our God'

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Sri Lanka Says Easter Attack Leader Died in Hotel Bombing

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'The Porn Industry Is Modern-Day Slavery': How Pornography and Sex Trafficking Are Linked

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Bethany Christian Services Agrees to Place Kids in LGBT Homes After Michigan Settlement

There's been a major development involving an international faith-based foster care and adoption agency.  Michigan-based Bethany Christian Services announced this week it will place children in LGBT homes. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GKmkdA

Kansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on 'Gruesome' Dismemberment Abortions

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday blocking a 2015 ban on dismemberment abortions. The decision prevents the state from enforcing a previously passed law that greatly limited second-trimester abortions. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2L0Uxd0

US Economy Grew at Strong 3.2% Rate in First Quarter, Exceeding Expectations

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, rising trade tensions and a partial government shutdown. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2J48moi

'God Was Definitely With Us': Family Prayer Answered Amid Tornado, Churches Help Rebuild

Severe weather, including several tornadoes, have ripped a path of destruction across the South killing at least five people.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PvrOvu

'I Think There's...Fear': Abby Johnson Responds to Washington Post Editorial's Misrepresentation of Abortion Numbers

A Washington Post editorial on abortion recently reported that most Americans identify as pro-choice and claims that "public support for abortion rights is at its highest since ...Roe v. Wade.'" The editorial, released April 23, cited a poll that showed that 67 percent of voters say that abortion should be legal in all or most cases.  But Abby Jo hnson, the former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director whose life story is the subject of the hit movie, "Unplanned," pushed back against those claims.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IKCaY1

‘I Was an...Addict’: Inside My Pillow Inventor Mike Lindell’s Amazing Transformation

Millions of Americans know Mike Lindell from his popular commercials for MyPillow, but many people are likely unaware of the iconic pillow magnate’s incredible backstory of overcoming addiction, finding faith and using his massive platform to help transform the lives of others. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VuiT2S

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Newlyweds are on edge after the Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 250 people. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vkh75L via IFTTT

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The animal welfare charity RSPCA says it received 15,000 calls about exotic animals in 2018 alone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WdNG0Q via IFTTT

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Teenager Greta Thunberg said the UK's carbon emissions reduction relied on "creative accounting". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W5KiW0 via IFTTT

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The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ via IFTTT

As Warning Emerges of New Sri Lanka Church Attacks, Global Christian Persecution Still 'Obscured'

Sri Lankan Christians fear more attacks are coming as the nation is still in mourning over the horrific bombings on Easter. Last Sunday's bombings were one of the world's worst terrorist attacks since 9/11, but there's still a sense that Americans don't grasp that Christians around the world are so targeted.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VlaezT

Sri Lankan Woman Left a Childless Widow, Losing Most of Her Family in Easter Church Bombing

Before the undertakers could move in, Anusha Kumari wrested herself away from her sisters and flung herself on the three coffins, wailing. In an instant, she was left childless and a widow when suicide bombers attacked churches and luxury hotels in and near Sri Lanka's capital of Colombo. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZvcnYZ

Sri Lanka Bombing Suspect Arrested, Manhunt Underway for Islamist Ringleader

The father of two of the Easter suicide bombers in Sri Lanka has been arrested on suspicion of aiding his sons. That word came Thursday from the country's former navy chief as a nationwide search continues for the suspected ring-leader of the Easter bombings in churches and hotels.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2W6JFva

Huawei row: Top civil servant demands leak inquiry co-operation

Sir Mark Sedwill's letter to ministers comes amid pressure for a more robust response to the Huawei leaks. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZAypcH

Mo Farah's coach says athlete was victim of attack in Haile Gebrselassie's hotel

Mo Farah's coach says the four-time Olympic champion was involved in an altercation at Haile Gebrselassie's hotel but was the victim of an attack. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IGEE9F

Syndrome without a name: The boy who baffles doctors

Working out what makes Charlie Parkes ill is like fitting together "little pieces of a puzzle", his mum says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IWHF54

Port Talbot explosion: Two hurt at Tata steelworks

The blast came from a train used to carry molten metal at the Port Talbot site. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vmDpDM

Prince William visits Christchurch mosque

The duke describes shootings which killed 50 people in the city, as an "unspeakable act of hate". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBSKhW

Blue Peter: Richie Driss announced as new presenter

Richie Driss will make his debut on the children's show on 16 May, CBBC confirms. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XHdpiP

Crossrail to be finished without Bond Street 'by March 2021'

The new £17.6bn railway across London had been due to open in December. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V19h0l

Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2voBejo

How a missed council tax bill of £167 can cost £2,065

Citizens Advice calls for a change in the rules that mean a full year's bill is levied after a missed payment. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UWa3vw

North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L5417e

Two degrees now needed to get higher pay

The salary advantage for young people getting a degree is twice as big for postgraduates. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IVpuwI

Tiffany's ram raid: Van driven into London jewellery store

A van is driven into the west London store in the early hours before thieves on mopeds stole items. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2voutOw

Cyclone Kenneth: Storm-battered Mozambique hit again

Cyclone Kenneth makes landfall in northern Mozambique just weeks after another storm killed hundreds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBcxy6

Newspaper headlines: Huawei leak probe and Sri Lanka warning

The investigation into the Huawei leaks leads many of the newspapers, as ministers deny involvement. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GEqz99

News Daily: Huawei leak probe, and William speaks of mosque attacks

Your morning briefing for 26 April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J4ApV1

Cyber-flashing: 'I froze when penis picture dropped on to my phone'

What happened when a stranger AirDropped a picture of his naked body onto my phone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIdLzW

Quiz of the Week: Which big thinker influenced K-pop chart-toppers BTS?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IGIEab

ASOS bulldog clipped dress causes a fuss online

Fashion retailer ASOS was caught out by a sharp-eyed shopper who noticed the bulldog clips left on the dress. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZC8VMc

Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GFlleK

The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XKY54u

Skin positivity: How I got comfortable with my acne

Abbie is embracing her acne as she heads on a night out for the first time without make-up. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XOI2D7

Do lesbians need more safe spaces?

Across the UK, lesbian night clubs have been closing rapidly, leaving LGBT women with little choice for a night out. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PxMoLY

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2019

A selection of photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UWGfPd

Scared Sri Lanka honeymooners 'just want to get home'

Newlyweds are on edge after the Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 250 people. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vkh75L

RSPCA rescues 4,000 exotic pets in one year

The animal welfare charity RSPCA says it received 15,000 calls about exotic animals in 2018 alone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WdNG0Q

Could this be the new Panenka? Brisbane player scores a cheeky penalty

Brisbane Roar midfielder Eric Bautheac scores a cheeky penalty during their A-League game with Adelaide United from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GG9pJD

Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PtZ06A

Climate change: Is Greta Thunberg right about UK carbon emissions?

Teenager Greta Thunberg said the UK's carbon emissions reduction relied on "creative accounting". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W5KiW0

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ

Huawei row: Top civil servant demands leak inquiry co-operation

Sir Mark Sedwill's letter to ministers comes amid pressure for a more robust response to the Huawei leaks. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZAypcH via

Mo Farah's coach says athlete was victim of attack in Haile Gebrselassie's hotel

Mo Farah's coach says the four-time Olympic champion was involved in an altercation at Haile Gebrselassie's hotel but was the victim of an attack. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IGEE9F via

Syndrome without a name: The boy who baffles doctors

Working out what makes Charlie Parkes ill is like fitting together "little pieces of a puzzle", his mum says. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IWHF54 via

Port Talbot explosion: Two hurt at Tata steelworks

The blast came from a train used to carry molten metal at the Port Talbot site. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vmDpDM via

Prince William visits Christchurch mosque

The duke describes shootings which killed 50 people in the city, as an "unspeakable act of hate". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBSKhW via

Blue Peter: Richie Driss announced as new presenter

Richie Driss will make his debut on the children's show on 16 May, CBBC confirms. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XHdpiP via

Crossrail to be finished without Bond Street 'by March 2021'

The new £17.6bn railway across London had been due to open in December. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2V19h0l via

Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2voBejo via

How a missed council tax bill of £167 can cost £2,065

Citizens Advice calls for a change in the rules that mean a full year's bill is levied after a missed payment. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UWa3vw via

North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2L5417e via

Two degrees now needed to get higher pay

The salary advantage for young people getting a degree is twice as big for postgraduates. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IVpuwI via

Tiffany's ram raid: Van driven into London jewellery store

A van is driven into the west London store in the early hours before thieves on mopeds stole items. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2voutOw via

Cyclone Kenneth: Storm-battered Mozambique hit again

Cyclone Kenneth makes landfall in northern Mozambique just weeks after another storm killed hundreds. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZBcxy6 via

Newspaper headlines: Huawei leak probe and Sri Lanka warning

The investigation into the Huawei leaks leads many of the newspapers, as ministers deny involvement. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GEqz99 via

News Daily: Huawei leak probe, and William speaks of mosque attacks

Your morning briefing for 26 April 2019. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2J4ApV1 via

Cyber-flashing: 'I froze when penis picture dropped on to my phone'

What happened when a stranger AirDropped a picture of his naked body onto my phone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GIdLzW via

Quiz of the Week: Which big thinker influenced K-pop chart-toppers BTS?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2IGIEab via

ASOS bulldog clipped dress causes a fuss online

Fashion retailer ASOS was caught out by a sharp-eyed shopper who noticed the bulldog clips left on the dress. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2ZC8VMc via

Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GFlleK via

The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XKY54u via

Skin positivity: How I got comfortable with my acne

Abbie is embracing her acne as she heads on a night out for the first time without make-up. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XOI2D7 via

Do lesbians need more safe spaces?

Across the UK, lesbian night clubs have been closing rapidly, leaving LGBT women with little choice for a night out. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PxMoLY via

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2019

A selection of photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2UWGfPd via

Scared Sri Lanka honeymooners 'just want to get home'

Newlyweds are on edge after the Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 250 people. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2vkh75L via

RSPCA rescues 4,000 exotic pets in one year

The animal welfare charity RSPCA says it received 15,000 calls about exotic animals in 2018 alone. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2WdNG0Q via

Could this be the new Panenka? Brisbane player scores a cheeky penalty

Brisbane Roar midfielder Eric Bautheac scores a cheeky penalty during their A-League game with Adelaide United from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2GG9pJD via

Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk. from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2PtZ06A via

Climate change: Is Greta Thunberg right about UK carbon emissions?

Teenager Greta Thunberg said the UK's carbon emissions reduction relied on "creative accounting". from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2W5KiW0 via

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming? from BBC News - Home https://bbc.in/2XHXGzZ via

As Warning Emerges of New Sri Lanka Church Attacks, Global Christian Persecution Still 'Obscured'

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Sri Lankan Woman Left a Childless Widow, Losing Most of Her Family in Easter Church Bombing

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Sri Lanka Bombing Suspect Arrested, Manhunt Underway for Islamist Ringleader

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Sri Lanka Terrorists Believed 'Islam Can Be the Only Religion', Most Were Highly Educated

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Parents Pray for Kenyan Court to Order Reunion with Their 'Stolen' Son

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Christmas in April: Thanks to Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse, a Little Joy and Hope for Venezuelan Refugee Kids

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Journalist Uses Sri Lanka Terror Attack as Opportunity to Slam Missionaries

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Loving Teachers, Your Unions Persecute Christians and Ex-Gays

Loving teachers defend and protect all children and families no matter their religion, political leanings or sexual orientation. Make no mistake, teachers' unions don't represent our hearts or ethics. Unions use us, silence us, and undermine the traditional values most teachers cherish. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IGJMup

Oliver North Highlights American Heroes on NRA TV: 'These are People of Great Faith'

Col. Oliver North says he's spent most of his life in the company of heroes. Now as president of the National Rifle Association he's taking his passion for telling their stories to NRA TV and so far, each episode of "Oliver North's American Heroes" highlights men and women of faith facing risk to help others. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vo7yTw

Earth's Magnetic North Pole Is Shifting, Prompting Fears of a Coming Global Chaos

The Earth's north magnetic pole has been moving from its old location in Northern Canada towards Siberia. And there is a growing concern among scientists that the weakening of the Earth's magnetic field could someday cause its north and south poles to flip. And that could lead to global chaos. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Dz3W5D

A Second Chance for Trafficking Survivors: Advocates Work to Clear Their Records

Trafficking advocates say one of the best ways to give victims a true second chance is through a legal tool known as vacatur--which completely erases any criminal record they may be carrying from their time under the control of a trafficker. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IZJhv3

Montana's Attorney General Wants More Chick-fil-A's, Defying Liberal Cities and Their Bans

The attorney general of Montana has invited Chick-fil-A to open more restaurants in his state after two other states have taken actions to block the food chain over its biblical values. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XHvPQp

CA Supreme Court Halts Abortion Case About Baby Body Parts Trafficking by Planned Parenthood

California's Supreme Court has halted an abortion case surrounding the trafficking of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood employees, granting pro-life activist David Daleiden an unexpected victory. On Good Friday, a California Superior Court judge vacated the preliminary hearings against Daleiden and his co-defendant Sandra Merritt.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IFWucT

'White Supremacy' or 'Ridiculous Accusation'? Wake Forest Hosts 'Listening Sessions' for Faculty and Staff of Color ONLY

Wake Forest University is hosting a series of "listening sessions" for faculty and staff of color after growing racial tensions based on accusations that the school has supported "white supremacy."  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZyP949

Gender 'X': Nevada Allows Non-Binary Option for Driver's License and ID'S

People in Nevada can now get a driver's license or ID card with an "X" for their gender instead of "M" for male or "F" for female.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PANQNH

'We'll See You at the Supreme Court!' How Ohio's Heartbeat Bill Threatens Roe

This month may have seen the initial judicial step in overturning the landmark abortion case, Roe v. Wade. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed into state law one of the most restrictive pro-life bills in the United States: SB 23, otherwise known as the "heartbeat bill." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UBN8At

'Obviously Very Partisan': Trump Admin Goes on the Offensive Over Congressional Investigations

The White House is pushing back against congressional investigations, with President Trump saying he is against White House aides testifying to Congress.  The Trump administration is planning to fight in court against a subpoena issued to former White House counsel Don McGahn. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZsnzFP

Did High School Textbook Cross Line, Referring to Trump 'Mental Stability' and 'Not Very Hidden Racism'?

High school students are being taught US history from a textbook that focuses on arguments made by Hillary Clinton's supporters, labeling Donald Trump as mentally ill and racist, and his supporters as white and angry. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GC8oRw

Uber Driver Fired, Threatened With Lawsuit for Refusing to Take Pregnant Woman to Abortion Clinic

A 20-year-old college student in New York is looking to sue her Uber driver after he refused to take her to get an abortion. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IEfJ6u

'This Is Resurrection Power': 5-Year-Old Thrown from Mall of America Balcony Has No Brain Damage

A five-year-old boy who was attacked and viciously thrown from the third floor of the Mall of America is defying the odds and stunning doctors in what is being called a "miracle", according to the pastor at the family's church.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Pru1Iq

Study Shows Millennials Love 'Free' Government Programs, Then They Find out 'Free' Doesn't Mean 'Free'

A new survey by the Harvard Institute of Politics shows 18-to-29-year-old voters will play a vital role in the Democratic campaigns for the 2020 presidential election, making up more than a third of eligible voters. The reason for the overwhelming support: "free" programs.    from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2W2E9Ka

Small Plane Crash in Texas Kills 6

A man regularly volunteered to fly sick people in remote parts of the country to hospitals in Houston and Dallas was at the controls of a twin-engine airplane that crashed Monday in the Hill Country of central Texas, killing all six aboard. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Gs7xmt

US to Sanction Allies Who Keep Importing Oil from Terrorist Regime in Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the United States will not renew sanction waivers for five countries that receive oil from Iran, according to the Washington Post. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XCbKel

Dangerous Tactic: Democrat Lawmakers 'Weaponize' Religion

These days, religion is being referred to far too often as a disqualifier for public office, in direct violation of the US Constitution. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GvZQff

Federal Court Punishes Philly Faith-Based Foster Care Agency Over Biblical Views on Marriage

A federal appeals court has upheld a new Philadelphia city policy that forbids Catholic Social Services from placing foster children with families due to the agency's longstanding religious beliefs about marriage. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZsFADV

Supreme Court to Decide Definition of 'Sex' After Unelected Officials Change Gender Identity Rules for Businesses

The US Supreme Court decided Monday that it will wade into the thorny issue of discrimination in the workplace.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IQUi1t

Societal Odd Couple: TD Jakes and Top CEO Team Up to Offer Second Chances to Ex-Prisoners

It might not appear that a megachurch pastor and a coprorate CEO have much in common. But when it comes to criminal justice reform, AT&T's Randall Stephenson and Bishop T.D. Jakes are out to prove others wrong.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GB5pdv

GMU Will Allow Brett Kavanaugh to Teach Despite Backlash from Student Protesters

Despite protests from thousands of students, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh will continue to teach a summer law course at a George Mason University campus at the Antonin Scalia Law School in the United Kingdom.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GBSBni