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Woman faints after 100 lashings for having sex outside marriage in Indonesia
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The unidentified woman had to be carried away after she was publicly caned in Banda Aceh
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Mysterious van with 'Fenian hotline' billboard urges city to 'report Fenian activity'
Religion
A van has been spotted driving through the city with a billboard emblazoned with the words 'Report Fenian Activity'
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'I saw God after near-death experience - it was nothing like I expected'
Religion
Beverly Brodsky claims she encountered God during a near-death experience after a 1970 motorcycle accident that left her with severe injuries
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Bible bombshell as previously unexplored area reveals evidence of huge battle
Egypt
Researchers have discovered evidence which suggests one of the great Biblical kings was defeated by a huge Egyptian army as the mysterious 'Area X' is explored
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'Missing nails from Jesus' crucifixion' unearthed in high priest's Jerusalem burial cave
Religion
Two Roman-era nails were discovered in a burial cave in south Jerusalem in 1990, with filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici now alleging they were used in Jesus' crucifixion
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Horror of sex abuse in religious-run schools like Blackrock College laid bare in report - LIVE updates
Sexual abuse
Almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse against nearly 900 alleged abusers in over 300 Irish schools were disclosed as part of an investigation into sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders
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Man who died and walked into 'bright light' shares what he saw on other side
Religion
A man who claims to have died for a short while before being brought back to life by paramedics has shared what he saw on 'the other side' – saying it made him change how he lives his life
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Relic of Saint Brigid returned to home town after around 1,000 years away
Religion
Hundreds of people gathered in Kildare for a homecoming event which was held in what is believed to be the 1,500th anniversary year of St Brigid’s death
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Pope Francis fires social media crazed Texas bishop in move critics call 'total war'
Pope Francis
A one-line statement from the Vatican said Pope Francis had 'relieved' Bishop Joseph Strickland of the pastoral governance of Tyler and appointed the bishop of Austin as the temporary administrator
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Landmark synagogue set to close after 70 years for Gary Neville's £200m project
Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is backing plans for a new £200 million skyscraper and hotel to be built at the place of the Manchester Reform Synagogue
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'I was controlled by a male cult as a teen - now I host a community of women fighting for change'
Feminism
Comedian Deborah Frances-White, The Guilty Feminist podcast host, explores how she got into feminism following a restrictive past and how she's made it more accessible for women across the world with her unapologetic approach
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'I have faith in spiritual celebs on Pilgrimage - they'll give us tears and joy'
Reality shows
Scarlett Moffatt, Monty Panesar, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and other celebrities share their faith in God - or lack of it - as Pilgrimage returns for a new series
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Celtic release new Christmas TV ad - but it's missing a popular cameo this year
James Corden
Adam Miller - from the Old Firm Facts podcast - casts his eye over the best and worst of Scottish football
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New Barcelona boss Xavi does Scott Brown a favour many fans might have missed
Football League Cup
Adam Miller - from the Old Firm Facts podcast - casts his eye over the movers and shakers
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New Footsie Index - plus all the things Scottish fans wish they could DELETE!
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Adam Miller - from the Old Firm Facts podcast - casts his eye over the movers and shakers
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'I celebrate Rihanna wearing Hindu necklace as sharing cultures brings people together'
Saira Khan
As I grew up I watched Britain begin to embrace multiculturalism, and saw the adoption of South Asian culture by the “mainstream” – and at last it made me feel confident about my heritage
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'Why I'm no longer a practising Muslim after feeling guilty and caged'
Saira Khan
The problem for women like me, who have a Muslim name and are of Asian heritage, is that others make assumptions about us before we even open our mouths
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Miriam Stoppard: Diabetes drug could help end the pain of miscarriage
Miriam Stoppard
Scientists were testing to see if they could increase numbers of stem cells in the womb – and in following up participants in their study they found there were no miscarriages in those who took a drug called sitagliptin
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Miriam Stoppard: Resolving the conflict between medicine and religious beliefs
Religion
Our resident doctor Dr Miriam Stoppard explores the tensions between various religious beliefs and medical science and touches on the issue of withdrawing life-support
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Sinead O'Connor steps out with son, donning traditional hijab after conversion to Islam
Sinead O'Connor
The Irish singer appeared last night on The Late Late Show in Dublin in a red abaya and matching hijab after she was spotted with her look alike teenage son
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Olympian Greg Rutherford reveals he was banned from celebrating Christmas as child
Greg Rutherford
Festive fun was banned for the London 2012 hero as a child but he vows to give his kids the Christmas he never had
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'Zayn Malik no longer identifying as Muslim is no surprise, but the vitriol towards him is'
One Direction
One Direction star Zayn Malik has said he is not a Muslim and now avowed fans are unfollowing him - that reflects badly on the Islam says British Pakistani Muslim writer Anila Baig
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'Ghostbusting' hermit priest says Communion bread is being stolen from Irish churches to be used in Satanic rituals
Religion
Fr Jones believes dark rituals are held at prehistoric places such as Newgrange and the Hill of Tara.
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Pope Ireland visit 2018: Organisers of Papal mass in Phoenix Park seeking 4,000 volunteers to distribute communion
Pope Francis visit to Ireland 2018
Those who wish to take on the role must be 'steady on their feet' and will also have to be Garda vetted
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