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Thousands of land mines left by ISIS  militants before pulling out of Syrian city
Thousands of land mines left by ISIS militants before pulling out of Syrian city

Militants of the Islamist extremist group Islamic State who withdrew left in their wake "thousands" of land mines in the city of Hasakah in Syria, killing civilians and Kurdish fighters even in their absence, Fox News reported.

Asia Bibi\'s possible release from jail seen boosting hopes of Christians in Pakistan
Asia Bibi's possible release from jail seen boosting hopes of Christians in Pakistan

The possible release of a Christian woman who has been in prison for posing the question "My Christ died for me, what did Muhammed do for you?" could be a "watershed moment" for Christians charged falsely of blasphemy, said a watchdog group.

Boycott polio vaccine, say Kenya\'s Catholic bishops
Boycott polio vaccine, say Kenya's Catholic bishops

Kenya's Catholic bishops have urged a boycott of a polio vaccination programme over fears regarding its safety.

Ofsted turns a blind eye to bullying of Christians, says Christian Institute
Ofsted turns a blind eye to bullying of Christians, says Christian Institute

Ofsted is accused of giving "inadequate attention" to the bullying of Christian children in Muslim-majority schools in Birmingham.

Prostitution as a human right: Why Amnesty International is on the verge of a terrible mistake
Prostitution as a human right: Why Amnesty International is on the verge of a terrible mistake

Next week Amnesty International will ask delegates to vote on proposals to recognise prostitution as a human right.

Church, African leaders oppose Obama\'s gay rights \'ideological colonisation\' bid
Church, African leaders oppose Obama's gay rights 'ideological colonisation' bid

Leaders in both religious and political spheres in Africa panned US President Barack Obama's move to promote gay rights as he visited Kenya this weekend, a practice Pope Francis has described as "ideological colonisation."

10 inspirational quotes from William Wilberforce
10 inspirational quotes from William Wilberforce

Abolitionist William Wilberforce led the anti-slave trade movement in 18th century Britain.

Iran dictating nuke deal terms? UN seen yielding to Tehran\'s soil sample demand
Iran dictating nuke deal terms? UN seen yielding to Tehran's soil sample demand

Iran is reportedly demanding that it take its own soil samples from an alleged nuclear site, and it may be able to get what it wants.

Less than a fifth of Americans believe the US is a Christian nation
Less than a fifth of Americans believe the US is a Christian nation

The majority believe it is still far more welcoming to Christians than Muslims, a new poll has found.

People get scared and lonely in life, but  they\'re never alone, says Sadie Robertson
People get scared and lonely in life, but they're never alone, says Sadie Robertson

Sadie Robertson, the 18-year-old star of the "Duck Dynasty" show is once again inspiring her fans with her Christian faith by encouraging people to trust in God no matter what they are going through in life.

US House Speaker asked to quit post for making \'Congress subservient\' to Obama
US House Speaker asked to quit post for making 'Congress subservient' to Obama

In a bold move, conservative Republican Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina has filed a resolution Tuesday to oust Rep. John Boehner as Speaker.

Five ways to stop the post-festival crash
Five ways to stop the post-festival crash

After a great time away, how do you avoid a post-festival low? Martin Saunders has some tips.

Florida gun store sued after declaring itself \'Muslim-free zone\'
Florida gun store sued after declaring itself 'Muslim-free zone'

A Florida gun store that proclaimed itself a Muslim-free zone was sued on Wednesday in federal court by the state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations on the grounds that the restriction is discriminatory.

Pass it on - the value of wisdom from elders
Pass it on - the value of wisdom from elders

Claire Musters shares some of the wisdom she's picked up over the years.

Kuwait \'uncovers Islamic State network\'
Kuwait 'uncovers Islamic State network'

Kuwait has uncovered a network of Islamic State militants who fought in Iraq and Syria and detained several of its members, the interior ministry said on Thursday.

Christian mother of three \'abducted and forced into Islamic marriage\'
Christian mother of three 'abducted and forced into Islamic marriage'

A Christian mother of three has been kidnapped and forced into an Islamic marriage in Pakistan, campaigners say.