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MSNBC host apologizes for ridiculing Donald Trump appointee's Christian faith
MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle has issued a public apology for ridiculing the faith of Larry Kudlow, who was recently appointed to be President Donald Trump's top economic aide.
Kazakh woman found not guilty after being charged over downloading Bible on her phone
A court in Kazakhstan has acquitted a woman charged with illegal missionary activity after she showed another person how to download the Bible on a smartphone, Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty reported.
Polish archbishop rebukes priest who wished Pope Francis a 'quick' death
A Catholic Polish archbishop has criticised a conservative priest who wished Pope Francis a 'quick' death if he did not open his heart to 'wisdom' on issues such as migrants and refugees.
Iceland's conversion to Christianity was thanks to volcanic eruption
Iceland's conversion to Christianity was thanks, in part, to a volcanic eruption, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Richard Dawkins plans to give away 'The God Delusion' free to Muslims
Richard Dawkins is planning to make a number of his books available free of charge to the Islamic world after it emerged that an Arabic translation of The God Delusion was downloaded illegally millions of times, The Times reported.
Evangelical candidate leads polls as gay marriage debate dominates Costa Rica's election
Conservative evangelical Christian Fabricio Alvarado Munoz has an effective lead of almost 14 percentage points over ruling party hopeful Carlos Alvarado Quesada in the race to be Costa Rica's next president, an opinion poll showed on Friday.
Russia expels 23 British diplomats as crisis deepens
Russia's response was more robust than expected.
Archaeologists uncover 3,600-year-old tomb that could shed new light on Biblical city
Archaeologists have found an untouched 3,600-year-old burial chamber that could offer some clues into the history of the ancient Canaanite city of Megiddo.
Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero's brother says he forgives killers
The younger brother of murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero has said he forgives his killers â but wishes they had been brought to justice.
Florida bridge collapse: Prayers offered as four dead in 'tragic' incident
Donald Trump offered his prayers after a newly-installed pedestrian bridge in Florida collapsed on Thursday, killing four people and leaving several others critically injured.
Refugees stream out of eastern Ghouta as Syrian army closes in
Thousands of Syrians fled a rebel pocket in eastern Ghouta on Thursday and crossed by foot to army positions as troops seized more ground in the opposition stronghold.
Two Dead Sea Scrolls never before displayed in public to be shown in US exhibition
Two Dead Sea Scrolls never before displayed in public will be part of a vast exhibition of ancient artefacts from Israel going on display at a museum in Denver, Colorado, tomorrow.
10 happiest countries in the world are among the least religious
The world's happiest countries are also among the least religious, according to a new UN report out today.
Dozens dead as more violence hits central Nigeria
Three more villages in Nigeria's central Plateau State came under deadly attack yesterday as Fulani herdsmen continued their killing spree in the country's volatile Middle Belt.
A thousand Christians from around the globe warn of 'death-dealing forces' in the world today
More than 1,000 evangelicals and missionaries from the World Council of Churches' Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) have issued a 'Call to Discipleship' warning of 'death-dealing forces' and the 'shocking accumulation of wealth' in the world today.