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Anti-Semitism on the rise in US and Europe, Franklin Graham warns

Franklin Graham warned that anti-Semitism is once again on the rise, this time in the US as well as in Europe.

Catholic publications call for end to capital punishment

Four Catholic publications have issued a joint statement denouncing the death penalty and calling for its abolition.

Lebanese PM and UN humanitarian chief meet to discuss refugee crisis

Lebanon's Prime Minister Tammam Salam has met with two representatives from the United Nations to discuss the refugee crisis in Lebanon.

Two suspects held over Boris Nemtsov murder

Two suspects have been detained in relation to the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, the head of the Federal Security Service said on Saturday.

The Worst Analogies For Sex Before Marriage

Christians love a good analogy - but Carrie Lloyd suggests there are at least eight we should avoid.

Iraqi forces take back key town from Islamic State control

Iraqi forces entered a town outside Tikrit on Friday, in a continuation of the biggest offensive yet against Islamic State militants.

Remembering Selma: 50 years after the march that changed America

The march helped to change minds and change laws that discriminated against black people.

Militants kill five in Mali restaurant attack

Five people were killed a shooting at a restaurant in the Malian capital.

Phyllis Sortor freed: Missionary kidnapped in central Nigeria has been released

Rev Phyllis Sortor, an American missionary who was kidnapped in central Nigeria last week, has been freed.

Swine flu claims more lives in India

The swine flu sweeping through Uttar Pradesh claimed the lives of two more people this week.

Physicist claims 'The Simpsons' discovered the 'God particle' before scientists

DOJ will not prosecute former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson

The controversial investigation of former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson ended with no charges filed this week.

Mormon church supports LGBT bill

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced support for a Utah bill protecting LGBT rights this week.Â

Pope Francis urges affection for the elderly, says they are not 'aliens'

Leading Catholic newspapers call for abolition of death penalty

Four leading Catholic newspapers in the US have united to publish an unprecedented joint editorial calling for the abolition of capital punishment.

Egypt: 1.6 million scripture leaflets distributed since ISIS beheaded 21 Christians

More than 1.6 million Scripture leaflets are being distributed across Egypt following the murder of 21 young Egyptian Christians by Islamic State in Libya last month.