Harry Farley

'God Save the Queen' could be scrapped from English sporting events
'God save the Queen' could be scrapped from England's sporting events in favour of a specifically English anthem under new proposals from MPs.

Pigs, polls and primates: 2015 in politics
Harry Farley looks back on a tumultuous year in politics.

Assad looks to victory as Syrian fighters evacuated
Syrian Islamist fighters are to be evacuated from rebel-held areas in a UN-brokered deal which marks a significant victory of President Bashar al-Assad.

Clinton: Donald Trump is ISIS' best recruiter
Hilary Clinton tore into Donald Trump at last night's Democratic presidential candidates debate saying he is fast becoming ISIS' best recuiting tool.

Yemen peace talks end in frustration
A ceasefire committee will be formed in Yemen following UN sponsored peace-talks but mutual distrust prevented any real progress being made.

Police to get greater protection to shoot terrorists
British armed police could get greater legal protection if they shoot suspected criminals after David Cameron ordered a review following the Paris attacks last month, the Sunday Times reported.

A 'milestone' to peace: UN powers unite to endorse plan for Syria
A UN plan to build peace in Syria is a "milestone" to end the conflict, according to US Secretary of State, John Kerry.

Key evangelical James Dobson endorses Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz continues to mop up the evangelical vote, having received an endorsement from James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family.

The Christian school in Israel: Why it may not last long
Christian schools are discriminated against by the Israeli state system, a representative has said.

Life sentence for pastor in North Korea may open up opportunities, says Canadian government
The Canadian government has lambasted the sentencing of a pastor in North Korea to a life of hard labour as "unduly harsh", but said it may mean new opportunities for a reationship between the two countries.

Bedroom tax drives people to hunger and fails to free-up homes, DWP report finds
The so-called "bedroom tax" drives people to hunger and fails in its purpose to free-up more homes, a government report has admitted.

Justin Welby: Christ's birth is a source of 'hope and healing' for bereaved
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he has "never got over" the loss of his eldest daughter in a candid message to bereaved parents.

Extremism consultation must be extended, says Christian MP
The government's radical proposals to tackle extremism are "absurd" and must be postponed to allow more time to respond, a Christian MP has said.

Controversial UK report rules Muslim Brotherhood not a terrorist group
A controversial review into the Muslim Brotherhood was published today and ruled the secretive organisation had "highly ambiguous relationship with violent extremism."

'Satanic' Islam sermon trial: Verdict expected in January
The verdict on Pastor James McConnell, who is accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam, will not be delivered until next month.

Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: 'God's blessing will be greater for those who forgive'
A powerful Christmas message has been delivered a young Iraqi refugee calling for the forgiveness of ISIS.