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'Hate campaigns' increasingly launched against atheists
There has been a marked increase in the systematic targeting of atheists across the globe, a report released today reveals.
19-year-old woman burned alive: Grieving mother says God's punishment will be 'worse than anything that we can do'
The last words of a woman burned alive may be the key to solving her murder
Atheists fight to end US ban on holding public office
Atheists are fighting laws in seven US states that prevent them from holding public office.
Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks is believing in God for the victory after difficult split from Apollo Nida
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks just keeps looking forward and never back after what has been a challenging year.
Despite Syria's turmoil, church leaders say new people are coming to the faith
With a civil war that has torn the country apart and the Islamic State taking oppressive control of towns and cities, there is much cause for sorrow in Syria.
Anti-gay pastor Steven Anderson tricks rabbis into making anti-Semitic film
An Arizona pastor who recently called for the execution of homosexuals has allegedly tricked rabbis into appearing in a documentary which has been described as anti-Jewish.
Shane Claiborne: The power of a name
As we remember Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, his human suffering and struggle leads us to lament the injustice we see today, says Shane Claiborne.
Pope Francis calls for rethink on treatment of divorcees
The Pope is asking bishops and priests around the world to consider whether Orthodox church practice might be the best way forward to resolve the crisis over divorce and remarriage.
Three Syrian journalists killed in missile attack: CPJ
Three journalists from the Syrian opposition television channel Orient News were killed in the southwest of the country when a missile hit their vehicle, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said late on Tuesday.
France's last hostage Serge Lazarevic celebrates after release: 'I forgot what freedom is, don't ever forget'
France's last hostage abroad is celebrating his freedom after returning to his country following his release from captivity.
Pakistani family massacred by relatives in honour killing carried out 28 years after parents married
An 18-year-old girl was the sole survivor in the brutal murder of her family in the Pakistani city of Jhang on Tuesday night.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between US and Russia are 'extremely dangerous', calls for summit
The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has called upon the US and Russia to hold a summit to improve ties as he warned that the status quo could be detrimental.
Philippines security forces protecting relief workers from Maoist rebel threat
There are concerns for the safety of relief workers responding to the fallout of Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines.
LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant and other NBA players join California protests over police violence
There continues to be unrest in the US over police violence and high-profile professional basketballers are among those protesting in California.
While the EU pulls funds from Gambia over its human rights record, the Middle East steps in
The European Union is pulling the plug on funding to Gambia because of concerns about its human rights record amid concerns about the Islamification of the region.
'What sort of person would steal Christ?' $7,500 Jesus sculpture stolen from gallery
A rare bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ was stolen from a Thomas Kinkade gallery in Zionsville, Indiana.