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14-year-old's marriage fuels debate
A 14-year-old girl and 23-year-old man have celebrated their recent marriage in Malaysia.

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Unpaid work invisible and undervalued
Stay-at-home mums are an endangered species these days. I was one once and even then it was hard work explaining why.

China: Islam infused with aspects of the dragon
Chinese Muslims are sons of the Silk Road, says Jim Eagles.

Jewish spokesman defends kosher poultry killing
A spokesman for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the animal-killing practice of shechita.

Animal welfare groups slam shechita reversal
Animal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.

Pike River: Church services for the miners
Check times of church services for the miners, and tell us about services in your area.

Ex-political prisoner welcomes Suu Kyi's release
A former Burmese political prisoner says Aung San Suu Kyi is 'the hope of the nation'.

Smart kidnapping has religious overtones
Elizabeth Smart is the perfect advertisement for one of the world's fastest-growing religions - Mormonism.

<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> 'The Lady' free to fight
Thousands of wildly cheering supporters welcomed the end of the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Critics at home rain on Obama's parade
The President's spontaneous demonstration of dancing prowess met with a mixed reaction.

Poland: Priest's giant statue is 'world's tallest Christ'
Soaring 36m towards the heavens, a new statue in Poland has dethroned the landmark Jesus of Rio de Janeiro as the world's tallest statue of Christ.