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FBI investigating possible Turkish plot to assassinate American pastor
The FBI is reportedly investigating a possible assassination plot to murder an American pastor who was imprisoned in Turkey for two years on terrorism charges.
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Hong Kong: American pastor's son charged under new national security law
A naturalized American citizen and pastor's son has been charged with "inciting secession" and "colluding with foreign powers" under Hong Kong's new national security law.
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Atheist activist says Scotland's hate crime Bill can be used to prosecute faith groups 'for spreading hatred'
An atheist activist has said he is supporting a controversial hate crime Bill in Scotland because it can be used to prosecute religious groups.
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British teenagers have lowest life satisfaction in Europe
Teenagers in Britain have come bottom of the table in a study of life satisfaction among youngsters in Europe.
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Over half of Britons say Rule, Britannia should be sung on Last Night of the Proms
Over half of the British public backs 'Rule, Britannia!' being sung on the Last Night of the Proms.
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Jokes could fall foul of Scottish hate crime Bill
Comedians could find themselves on the wrong side of the law under the SNP's proposed hate crime Bill, campaigners have warned.
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Financial impact of Covid has been 'catastrophic', says Diocese of Sodor and Man
The Diocese of Sodor and Man says it has been pushed to the "brink of financial ruin" by the pandemic and may need to start selling off its buildings to stay afloat.
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Northern Ireland: places of worship attacked every three days
Calls were being made today for greater protection of churches and other places of worship in Northern Ireland after hundreds of attacks in recent years.
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Students abducted in deadly attack on school and church
One person has been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Kaduna State, Nigeria, in which several children were kidnapped.
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Low income families financially worse off after months of Covid
The coronavirus pandemic has had an adverse financial impact on low income families, new research has found.
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14-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage and conversion case on the run after fleeing husband
A 14-year-old Christian girl who says she was kidnapped at gunpoint, and forced to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man is on the run after fleeing from his home.
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Abortions in Scotland at their highest since 2008
Abortion numbers rose to their second-highest ever on record last year, according to the latest statistics released by Public Health Scotland.