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Executed man was 'coughing and convulsing', lawyer calls for probe
Arkansas, which had not held an execution in 12 years, concluded its executions series by putting to death Kenneth Williams on Thursday night.
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday shortly after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes could lead to 'catastrophic consequences'.
Pope Francis in Egypt: 'Let us say "No" to violence in God's name'
Francis's trip, aimed at improving Christian-Muslim ties, comes just three weeks after Islamic State suicide bombers killed at least 45 people in two Egyptian churches.
Pastor arrested over 'extremist' Josh McDowell book 'More Than A Carpenter'
A pastor in Tajikistan has been arrested on charges of 'extremism' for having a book by a well-known US Christian author.
Islam 'does not equal terrorism' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit
The Patriarch was speaking at the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference in Cairo, the same conference that will be addressed by Pope Francis on his two-day visit to Egypt.
Franklin Graham hits out at anti conversion therapy bill, calls homosexuality an 'abomination'
Franklin Graham has hit back at a legislative bill that pledges to ban 'conversion therapy', the controversial practice whereby one can change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual.
What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? 6 things you should know
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has made frequent appearance in the news of late, but who are Coptic Christians?
Russian who caught Pokemon in church faces long jail term
A Russian state prosecutor asked a court to jail a blogger who played Pokemon Go inside a church for three-and-a-half years on Friday, saying he was guilty of inciting religious hatred.
Franklin Graham on Christian persecution: 'If we don't wake up, it will be too late'
Hundreds of Christians and victims of persecution from around the world will meet next month in Washington for a World Summit in defence of persecuted Christians being organised by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt's Christians?
At the World Conference on Peace he is attending at al-Azhar univerisity in Cairo, the Pope will be among friends. And as someone who has shown himself unafraid to speak out on difficult issues close to his heart, he will certainly raise the issue of escalating religious persecution of Christians.
Is Marvel's new Avengers film secretly being filmed at Durham Cathedral?
Speculation has spread on social media that Marvel's next Avengers movie is being secretly filmed at England's historic Durham Cathedral.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 review: an atheist's God from beyond the stars
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the villain is a million-year-old deity who created himself and the world around him. Martin Saunders gives it four stars ****
What did Jesus mean when he said 'I am the vine'?
In John's account of his long address to his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus describes himself as the 'true vine'.
Baptist leader Paige Patterson apologises for 'racist' rap photo
The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has issued a lengthy apology after a photograph of senior staff dubbed 'racist' by critics was posted online.
Royal stamp of approval for Scripture Union as Prince Edward opens its new headquarters
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex has officially opened a new headquarters for Scripture Union, a Christian children's charity seeking new ways to reach out to the young and unchurched.
Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomatic solution
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programmes, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.