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Nine shot dead in Coptic church attack near Cairo
Gunmen killed at least nine people including three police in an attack on a Coptic Christian church south of Cairo on Friday, medical and security sources said.
War, poverty, the rise of the machines? 10 'prophecies' for society in 2018
War, poverty, the rise of the machines? Looking ahead to to the unknown of 2018, David Robertson weighs in on what we should expect.
'Unspeakable tragedy': Fire in New York City apartment block kills 12 including an infant
Investigators in New York City searched early on Friday for the cause of a blaze that ripped through an apartment building in the borough of the Bronx, killing 12 people including an infant, in the city's deadliest fire in at least a quarter of a century.
My choice: 5 great novels of 2017
All these books deal with history in their own way. They all chew over what it is to be a modern person and what it is to face dilemmas.
How to pray for persecuted Christians in 2018
Release International, which campaigns for persecuted Christians worldwide, has highlighted China, Nigeria and India as 'countries of concern' in 2018.
Church of Scotland has launched its own tartan
Tartans were traditionally associated with different regions in Scotland, but patterns were assigned to specific clans and institutions in the 19th century.
Handful of critically ill patients allowed to leave besieged Syrian enclave
Months of deadlock over medical evacuations from Syria's biggest remaining siege broke late on Tuesday when a deal between Damascus and a rebel faction allowed the Red Crescent to evacuate a handful of critically ill patients.
Pastor's son accidentally shoots dead his cousin
A pastor's teenage son has accidentally shot and killed his younger cousin while they were searching for intruders at the church attached to his home.
California firefighters gaining the upper hand against Thomas fire; fire department mourns the death of a CHP officer
Firefighters are gaining the upper hand against the largest wildfire in California history. Cal Fire and residents recently mourned the death of another public servant.
Donald and Melania Trump greet the world a merry Christmas and pray for peace
President of the United States Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hoped for peace in their Christmas message to the world. POTUS once again shared the story of Jesus Christ.
Dozens dead in suicide attack on Afghanistan news agency
A suicide attack on an office of the Afghan Voice news agency and a neighbouring Shi'ite cultural centre in the capital Kabul killed dozens on Thursday.
Senior CofE bishop to front campaign for LGBT inclusion
One of the Church of England's senior bishops is to chair a new charity aimed at promoting greater acceptance of LGBT people by working with religious organisations around the world.
Aston Martin to recall over 5,000 vehicles in the US due to parking, fire risks
Aston Martin has issued a recall for over 5,000 vehicles in the United States. The affected vehicles from the British luxury automaker are at risk due to problems with powertrains and battery cables.
Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young recognized by both NCAA and NBA
Oklahoma Sooners point guard Trae Young had been making noise in the National Collegiate Athletic Association as well as in the National Basketball League. Young's performance on the floor led to Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving comparisons.
Islamic State has fewer than 1,000 fighters left, says US-led coalition
Fewer than 1,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, a third of the estimated figure only three weeks ago.
Christians murdered in Nigeria's Kaduna state over Christmas
Fulani herdsmen have launched two attacks on Christian worshippers in Nigeria's Kaduna State in the Christmas period.