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Ambush in Egyptian desert leaves 30 policemen dead
A number of suspected militants were also killed and security forces are combing the area, a statement by the Interior Ministry said.
Campaigners in final push on Australia's gay marriage referendum
Though the postal ballot is non-binding, a 'yes' vote is expected to lead to the legalisation of same-sex marriage which could further fracture the government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Nibiru end times conspiracy theories refuse to disappear as NASA concedes Planet Nine may be real
NASA isn't sure mystery planet Nibiru even exists but that hasn't stopped conspiracy theorists linking it to biblical end time prophecies.
The hostile treatment of a critic of India's caste system has Christians worried â they could be next
Charges against an Indian intellectual who has defended Christians' rights highlights how toxic any non-Hindu faith is in India, a senior Church figure has told Christian Today.
KP Yohannan's Believers Church sues Church of South India for defamation
A church controversy has spilled over into legal action after the Believers Church in India filed a defamation suit against The Church of South India.
Obama and Bush blast 'politics of fear' and 'bullying' in veiled criticisms of Donald Trump
The former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush have separately expressed concern about the current political climate in the US, in comments seen as warnings about Donald Trump.
What should churches do about Hallowe'en?
Many churches will want to celebrate Hallowe'en next week â but in a way that doesn't deny the traditional darkness, but redeems it.
Pastor who prayed over Donald Trump says Hollywood is full of devil worshippers who drink children's blood
An evangelical pastor who was among those who prayed over Donald Trump in the Oval Office over the summer has said that Hollywood is full of devil-worshippers who engage in human sacrifice and drink the blood of children.
Pope Francis celebrates 50-year dialogue with Methodists â the 'grandchildren of the Reformation'
Pope Francis has marked 50 years of ecumenical Catholic-Methodist dialogue in a milestone occasion in which the Pope praised the 'grandchildren of the Reformation' who never technically split from Rome.
Pastor asks forgiveness after gravestone of child leukemia victim was removed because parents hadn't paid all their bills
The pastor's company dug out the gravestone of the 5-year-old boy because his parents allegedly hadn't met all the costs but he asked for forgiveness after a huge public outcry.
Terror can't keep Egypt's Christians from worship
Devastating terror attacks have failed to deter Egyptian Christians from gathering for worship, according to satellite TV network SAT-7.
Russian poet faces criminal charges for calling atheists 'despicable' in alleged hate-speech
A Russian poet is facing criminal prosecution for hate speech after calling atheists 'despicable' in a poem written online, and incited violence against the group.
Polish Archbishop vows to ban priests who back anti-immigrant marches
Poland's top Catholic will ban priests who take part in right-wing anti-immigrant marches.
Church Clarity: US pastors pushed to define the 'limits of their welcome' for LGBTQ persons
A new online initiative is pressuring US churches to clearly declare their stance on homosexuality, separating the 'affirming' from the 'non-affirming'.
Terrorists don't represent Islam, says OM founder George Verwer
Fear of Muslims inspired by Islamist terrorist attacks is putting Christians off evangelising them, according to missions veteran George Verwer.