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Many of the kidnapped Chibok girls are still alive, reveals escapee
More than a quarter of the 200 girls abducted from their school in Chibok by Boko Haram are still alive and being kept prisoner in the Lake Chad region of north-eastern Nigeria.
Portsmouth's rejection of asylum seekers is 'mean spirited and narrow minded' says Cathedral
Portsmouth Cathedral has condemned a "crass" decision made by the City Council over assylum seekers.
Religious freedom under threat worldwide as abuses increase, US says
Last year saw some of the most "egregious abuses of religious freedom and other human rights," the US State Department concluded in a report released yesterday.
Sunday trading proposals contradict The Big Society and will damage families, says Church of England
The church of England has criticised Government plans to devolve responsibility for Sunday Trading regulations saying it contradicts David Cameron's idea of The Big Society.
Dove Awards: Critic says Lecrae is not a real Christian rapper and did not deserve award
The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards have been criticised for naming Lecrae the Artist of the Year, saying that he has repeatedly rejected the label "Christian rapper".
Israeli blockades in East Jerusalem will fuel anger and revenge - Catholic leader
Israeli blockades and checkpoints in Palestinian areas of Jerusalem will not ensure safety, the director general of Caritas Jerusalem has said.
Earliest draft of King James Bible found in forgotten notebook
The earliest known draft of the King James Bible appears to have been discovered inside an old notebook at a Cambridge College.
Campaigners seek Nobel nomination for Charleston AME church
A campaign has been mounted for the Charleston Church where nine black worshipers were killed by a racist to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its peaceful response to the act of violence, according to Chicago Sun Times.
Louis Farrakhan: 'I represent the messiah that has come to end this civilisation'
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is claiming to be "the messiah that has come to end this civilization," and he is also criticizing the control the white and Jewish community has on Hollywood, and America in general.
Squatter hid in church attic for three years
A man had been living in the attic of a church for three years, before being found by an airconditioning repairman on Tuesday.
Mother of Saudi man facing beheading and crucifixion appeals to Obama
In her first interview with international media, the mother of a man sentenced to a brutal death in Saudi Arabia has urged President Obama to call for her son's release.
Televangelist Jack Van Impe warns against 'Chrislam' after his miraculous recovery
Televangelist Jack Van Impe, 84 better known as "The Walking Bible" almost died in his hospital bed back in April, but six months later, he made a miraculous recovery and he is now sharing his near-death experience with the world and warning people against the rise of "Chrislam."
Polygamy a more serious problem than marriage after divorce warns African cardinal
Cardinal admits that in Europe, divorce and remarriage is a real concern but in Africa, polygamy is a much more pressing problem.
Rabbi Sacks: 'Why did God invent atheists? To stop religious leaders from getting big-headed'
Non-believers should challenge us to think about our faith more deeply, the UK's former chief rabbi has said, noting that he enjoys a great relationship with staunch atheists like Richard Dawkins.
US missionary Roberta Edwards killed in Haiti ambush; kid under her care abducted
An American missionary was killed by gunmen while serving in Haiti, and the young child under her care has also been kidnapped.
Catholic divide deepens as traditionalists call for Synod walkout
The Catholic Church moved closer to a split over homosexuality and marriage after divorce today after traditionalists called for a walk out by "faithful" bishops at the Synod on the Family in Rome.