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Saudi blogger Raif Badawi awaits new schedule for flogging
Saudi blogger Raif Badawi awaits new schedule for flogging

Convicted Saudi blogger Raif Badawi continues to await a new date for his next round of flogging.

San Francisco Cathedral denies that sprinklers were to \'deter homeless\'
San Francisco Cathedral denies that sprinklers were to 'deter homeless'

San Francisco's largest Catholic church has removed a water system after critics claimed it was designed to keep homeless people from sleeping in its doorways.

Malaysian appeals court to hear Christian\'s plea over right to use \'Allah\' in CDs
Malaysian appeals court to hear Christian's plea over right to use 'Allah' in CDs

The Malaysian Court of Appeals is set to hear the case of a Christian seeking to uphold her right to use the word "Allah" in published material.

Attacks on India\'s Christians continue despite PM\'s pledge on religious tolerance
Attacks on India's Christians continue despite PM's pledge on religious tolerance

Attacks against the Christian minority in India continue despite a pledge from the Prime Minister to crack down on such violence.

Judah Smith says he\'s proud of Justin Bieber
Judah Smith says he's proud of Justin Bieber

City Church pastor Judah Smith, also known as pastor to Justin Bieber, has said that he is proud of the young singer and admires his ability to pick himself up and start afresh.

Facebook bans ad for controversial Meriam Ibrahim film
Facebook bans ad for controversial Meriam Ibrahim film

An advert for the film 'I Am A Christian' breaches guidelines, promoters are told.

Indonesia\'s parliamentarians question delay to execution of two Australian Bali Nine members
Indonesia's parliamentarians question delay to execution of two Australian Bali Nine members

The two leaders of the group, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, are currently being detained in Nusakambangan Island as they await the date of their execution.

French comedian Dieudonne guilty of condoning terrorism in Charlie Hebdo joke
French comedian Dieudonne guilty of condoning terrorism in Charlie Hebdo joke

A French comedian was found guilty on Wednesday of condoning terrorism by posting a joke on his Facebook account after January's Islamist attacks in Paris, but escaped a possible jail sentence.

Charles and Camilla mingle with tourists on US visit
Charles and Camilla mingle with tourists on US visit

A four-day goodwill visit included a trip to the Lincoln Memorial.

Protect people, not just cows, says India\'s senior Catholic bishop
Protect people, not just cows, says India's senior Catholic bishop

Cardinal Baselios Cleemis has targeted hardline Hindu nationalists after a nun was raped.

Afghanistan: US delays pull-out, will keep military bases open
Afghanistan: US delays pull-out, will keep military bases open

The US judges that the new president still needs help against the Taliban.

Navy rejects claim that chaplain was fired because of his faith
Navy rejects claim that chaplain was fired because of his faith

Navy rejects claim that chaplain was fired because of his faith

Tim Tebow works out with the Philadelphia Eagles
Tim Tebow works out with the Philadelphia Eagles

An NFL return may be in the future of former star quarterback Tim Tebow.

Mormon Church affirms that members can support gay marriage without fear of excommunication
Mormon Church affirms that members can support gay marriage without fear of excommunication

Mormon Church affirms that members can support gay marriage without fear of excommunication

Jessa Duggar ready to start a family
Jessa Duggar ready to start a family

Jessa and Ben Seewald's wedding may have been the focus of Tuesday night's episode of "19 Kids & Counting," but the couple was already discussing the possibility of adding to their family.

Sephora's 'Underage Red' lipstick draws criticism

A makeup line sold in Sephora is raising eyebrows because of the name of one of its bold, red lipsticks.