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Philippines: Army and Maoist rebels agree truce for Pope's visit

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has suspended army operations against Maoist guerrillas for a month to mark Christmas and a visit by Pope Francis, the head of the military said on Monday.

Syrian army recaptures territory north of Aleppo in fierce fighting

Syria's army seized an area north of Aleppo on Sunday and killed insurgents as fierce battles raged over the strategic territory.

Hostages in Sydney cafe forced to hold Islamic flag

The exact number of people held hostage have not been confirmed, but many were seen with their hands against the cafÃ© windows.

Jill Duggar shares touching tribute to little sister Jubilee Shalom Duggar stillborn 3 years ago

Jill Duggar made a moving tribute to baby Jubilee Shalom Duggar, who was stillborn 3 years ago.

UN climate talks reach deal in Peru

The building blocks of a new-style global deal were agreed on Sunday amid warnings that far tougher action will be needed to limit increases in global temperatures.

Advent reflection: Waiting is more than unfulfilled longing

Is there really any benefit in reminding ourselves that some things need waiting for? In our latest Advent reflection, Martyn Atkins reflects on Isaiah 54:1.

Islamic State militants capture major town in surprise attack

Islamic State fighters stormed a town in Iraq's western Anbar province on Saturday, killing at least 19 policemen and trapping others inside their headquarters, officials said.

Britain to send hundreds more troops to Iraq, says defence secretary

Troops in the "very low hundreds" will be sent next month to train Iraqi and Kurdish forces in Iraq, Michael Fallon has said.

Exodus: God and Kings star Christian Bale says Moses was a 'man of great passion'

Exodus: God and Kings has had mixed reviews but it will undoubtedly be one of the biggest draws at theatres in the run-up to the holidays.

Angelina Jolie says Louis Zamperini wanted 'Unbroken' to 'speak to everyone' and not be specific to his Christian faith

The momentum for the release of Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' on December 25 is building and the cinemagoing public will no doubt include many Christians.

Thousands march in Washington for Congress action on police violence against African-Americans

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington on Saturday for a march to protest the killings of unarmed black men by law enforcement officers and to urge Congress to do more to protect African-Americans from unjustified police violence.

'I don't understand why people want to take away our love of Christ': Indiana town fights atheists to keep Nativity scene

Indiana town fights atheists to keep Nativity scene

Mother of teen burned alive Jessica Chambers finds comfort in prayer; says her daughter won't be 'at ease' until justice is served

Mother of teen burned alive says her daughter won't be 'at ease' until justice is served

Thousands to storm Washington and New York today over police killings