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Obama calls for release of jailed Pastor Saeed Abedini
The US president used the Iranian Nowruz holiday to appeal for him and other US citizens to be freed.
China: church demolition campaign is over, bishop claims
The Chinese government has allegedly called for an end to a policy that resulted in the demolition of hundreds of churches in Zhejiang province.
The Christian life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and it shouldn't have to be
The capacity for meaningful human connection is limited when we shy away from expressing the full range of genuine emotion, writes Jendella Benson.
Pharrell Williams: I'm not Happy about climate change
"We only have one planet," the singer told young people on the International Day of Happiness.
Retreating Boko Haram fighters leave a pile of bodies behind in Nigerian town
At least 70 people, many with their throats slit, have been found.
US fears Islamic State is increasing its presence in Libya
Leaders of the Islamist militia are recruiting fighters there.
Ashley Judd opens up about being victim of two rapes, incest after online abuse
Actress and activist Ashley Judd spoke out against violence against women in an explicit essay published on Thursday.
20 doctors and nurses kidnapped by ISIS-affiliated extremists
Officials reported Monday that 20 doctors and nurses in Sirte, Libya were kidnapped by 30 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS).
ISIS claims responsibility for attack at Yemen mosques
The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks at two mosques in Yemen that left at least 77 people dead on Friday.
'Bold and the Beautiful' reveals transgender character
Long-running soap opera "Bold and the Beautiful" introduced its first transgender character on Wednesday.
New York school under fire after reciting Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic
A New York school issued an apology this week after the Pledge of Allegiance was recited over the intercom in Arabic.
Baby removed from Colorado woman's womb after responding to Craigslist ad
A Colorado woman is in critical but stable condition today after being beaten and having her baby taken out of her by a stranger on Wednesday.
Vin Diesel chokes up at 'Furious 7' screening after discussing Paul Walker [VIDEO]
Action star Vin Diesel held back tears at the "Furious 7" screening in Los Angeles on Monday after talking about his lost friend and fellow actor, Paul Walker.
Over 70 bodies found near town freed from Boko Haram
Soldiers from Niger and Chad made a gruesome discovery on Friday outside Damasak in neighbouring Nigeria.
Suicide bombers kill 126 in Yemen mosque attacks
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks which took place at two mosques in the Yemeni capital during Friday prayers.
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Keith O'Brien's resignation
The Pope has accepted the resignation of the shamed Cardinal Keith O'Brien who is now to be forced into retirement and banished from public religious and civil life.