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Former Brothel Currently on the Market Could Be Used as a Church
A former brothel in England is up for sale with planning permission to use it for a school or place of worship. But the premises could not find a buyer despite being on the market for nine months. The asking price for the building in Summer Hill Road, Hockley, Birmingham is £225,000 ($288,225).
Otto Warmbier's Roommate During North Korea Tour Reveals Details About Their Trip to Pyongyang
The roommate of the young American who is now in a coma after being released from a North Korean detention facility spoke for the first time of his experience with the victim. Danny Gratton was the only witness to Otto Warmbier's arrest at Pyongyang airport, but the U.S. government never contacted him.
Samoa Officially Declared a Christian State
Samoa has officially declared itself a Christian nation. The tiny island 2,680 miles east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean did this by amending its constitution which Parliament passed last week. Of the 49 representatives, 43 voted in favor of the bill which carries the objective of avoiding religious unrest.
Pilgrims Claim to Have Seen Marian Apparition at Ireland's Knock Shrine
People went to Ireland's Knock shrine on Saturday after a teenager claimed to have received a message that the Virgin Mary would appear and bless those who are present. The message spread on social media, prompting a mini-pilgrimage to the shrine.
Father Who Is Too Lazy to Claim Unemployment Benefit Tells Son That 'God Will Provide'
A jobless man was arrested for allowing his five-year-old son to live in squalid conditions in their filthy home in Britain. The 36-year-old parent was too lazy to even claim unemployment benefits which could run to at least £70 a week, but he instead told his son that "the Lord will provide."
Egypt Threatens to Jail Parents Who Give Their Kids Western Names
As if laws in Egypt weren't oppressive enough, authorities are considering banning parents from giving their children "Western" names and punishing offenders with fines and jail time. The lawmaker who proposed the measure is concerned that using non-Arabic names disconnects children from their "true identity."
Colombia Grants Legitimacy to Polyamorous Union of Three Men
A notary in Colombia's second largest city Medellin granted full legitimacy to the nation's first official polyamorous union of three men. There are many three-person unions in this South American country, but this was the first one to gain legal recognition.
Salt Dubbed as Main Factor That Contributes to Risk of Having High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can cause serious problems like strokes and heart attacks if left untreated or uncontrolled. Although essential hypertension remains somewhat mysterious, it has been linked to certain risk factors like weight, age, and diet.
Study Reveals Alcohol's Harmful Effect on the Brain Even for Moderate Drinkers
Excessive alcohol intake is harmful to the body; that's a given. It is known to lead to a multitude of negative health effects like cancer as well as adverse brain outcomes including poor brain health and cognitive decline. As a result, doctors recommend moderate drinking that is limited to a glass of wine or a bottle of beer a day.
Duggar Family News: Jana Duggar Is Still Waiting for the Right One
TLC launched season 2C of "Counting On" last Monday featuring the marriage of Joy-Anna Duggar, 19, with longtime friend Austin Forsyth, 23. The wedding that kept fans guessing was held on May 26 in front of over 1,000 guests. It was kept under wraps to ensure exclusivity in the show.