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Syrian rebels shoot down Russian warplane and kill pilot after he ejects
Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia's defence ministry and Syrian rebels said.
Ruined Albanian churches could be tourist magnet if repaired
Many old Albanian Orthodox churches and the art they contain lie in ruins due to decades of neglect but they could attract tourists if they are repaired, according to experts.
Catholic bishops defend their involvement in Congo's troubled politics: 'The Church acts as arbitrator'
Catholic bishops in the Congo have defended their involvement in politics after criticism from the president at their presence at recent demonstrations.
City Harvest Church's Kong Hee escapes longer jail time for fraud
A megachurch pastor accused of misusing millions of dollars in donations has escaped a longer jail sentence.
How Tearfund homes are changing lives three years after Nepal's devastating earthquake
Tearfund is celebrating the completion of 108 earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal.
Ancient pool discovered near Jerusalem could be site where Ethiopian eunuch was baptised
An ancient pool near Jerusalem has been unearthed by archaeologists is being linked to where Philip may have baptised the Ethiopian eunuch.
iPhone SE 2 rumors: Apple's budget-friendly model canceled?
World's top Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kup, says an update to the Apple's popular and most affordable smartphone may not be in the cards â or if there is one, it will not feature a big revamp.
Kidnapped nun asks for help from Pope Francis in jihadist video
A nun who was kidnapped nearly a year ago in Mali has appeared in a video in which she asks for Pope Francis to intervene, according to reports from the Mauritanian agency Al-Akhbar and the American centre of surveillance of jihadist movements, SITE.
Horror as Dutch doctors euthanise 29-year-old woman with mental health troubles
Opponents of assisted dying have reacted with horror after doctors in Holland performed the euthanasia of a 29-year-old woman who was suffering from mental health problems but was physically fit.
Egyptian court hands down suspended sentences to 15 Muslim attackers after Coptic church violence
An Egyptian court yesterday sentenced 15 Muslim defendants to a year in jail, charged with attacking an unlicensed Coptic Church in a village south of Cairo.
Pope Francis prays for all the victims of two separate Taliban attacks in Afghanistan
Last Sunday, Pope Francis offered a heartfelt prayer for all the victims of the most recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. The Papal led a silent prayer for the "inhumane violence" to stop.
Donald Trump's first-year approval rating lowest among U.S. presidents
A report on Donald Trump's approval ratings as of January 2018.
Kazakhstan targets home groups, private prayer in new religious freedom crackdown
Christians, Muslims and Jehovah's Witnesses have been subject to increasingly punitive restrictions on religious freedom in Kazakhstan. New amendments to law would expand limitations - including an effective ban on private home groups.
Elon Musk denies he is making zombies
Business magnate Elon Musk's surprising move to stray away from SpaceX and start selling flamethrowers had fans wondering whether he is planning to start a zombie apocalypse â a move that he jokingly but vehemently denied.
Airbnb is expanding Experiences with $5 million investment
Airbnb is stepping up its Experiences feature with a $5 million investment.
NASA and Skywatchers across North America, Hawaii, and Alaska waiting for the 'Super Blue Blood Moon'
People residing along the western part of North America, Hawaiian Islands, and Alaska are looking forward to tomorrow's "Super Blue Blood Moon." The full moon tomorrow will be the second one for the month of January.