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Spain hunts for driver in van rampage, says Islamist cell dismantled
Spain hunts for driver in van rampage, says Islamist cell dismantled

The Catalonia police on Sunday said investigators were still working on the hypothesis of 12 suspects in the Barcelona attacks that took place on Thursday and that one man was still sought. Speaking to local radio, spokesman Albert Oliva said this man was Moroccan-born 22-year-old Younes Abouyaaqoub.

One in three Jews considers leaving Britain because of rising antisemitism
One in three Jews considers leaving Britain because of rising antisemitism

Surveys of more than 3,000 British Jews for the Campaign Against Antisemitism found nearly a third of British Jews have considered leaving the UK in the past two years.

Spanish police still searching for Barcelona attack van driver
Spanish police still searching for Barcelona attack van driver

Spanish police were on Saturday searching for the driver of a van that ploughed into a crowd in Barcelona, killing 13 people, in one of two deadly attacks in Catalonia carried out by a network of suspected Islamist militants.

After firing, Steve Bannon returns to Breitbart \'killing machine\'
After firing, Steve Bannon returns to Breitbart 'killing machine'

With Stephen Bannon, the worry always was that he could be even more disruptive to President Donald Trump's White House from outside than he was within.

Young people in Iran converting to Christianity in their droves despite Islamic indoctrination
Young people in Iran converting to Christianity in their droves despite Islamic indoctrination

The massive rise of Christianity in Iran, especially among youths, continues despite the Islamic government's efforts to suppress the faith. Even Islamic leaders admitted that more and more young people are choosing to follow Christ.

How these brave Iraqi women are sewing signs of hope from a mark of terror
How these brave Iraqi women are sewing signs of hope from a mark of terror

When Islamic State began identifying Christians by the Arabic 'n' letter – which stands for Nazarene – there did not seem much to celebrate. But now the 'n' symbol has a new purpose, the Bible Society reports.

Christian Aid launches appeal to help victims of \'deluge of devastation\' in Sierra Leone
Christian Aid launches appeal to help victims of 'deluge of devastation' in Sierra Leone

Nearly 350 people have died, including more than 120 children. A further 600 individuals remain unaccounted for, while more than 100 people are seriously injured. More deaths are expected.

Evangelicals in Spain: \'Respond to terror with values that respect the life of Jesus\'
Evangelicals in Spain: 'Respond to terror with values that respect the life of Jesus'

'The gospel shows us that the only way in which evil is overcome is not with more evil, but with good.'

Leprosy \'airbrushed\' out of Princess Diana\'s documentaries
Leprosy 'airbrushed' out of Princess Diana's documentaries

Leprosy campaigners are accusing Princess Diana's documentary makers of 'airbrushing' out her work with patients amid an alarming re-emergence of the disease.

Barcelona terror: Pope Francis joins Catholics in praying for victims of \'utterly reprehensible\' attack
Barcelona terror: Pope Francis joins Catholics in praying for victims of 'utterly reprehensible' attack

Pope Francis is joining other Catholic leaders to pray for victims of a terrorist attack on Barcelona on Thursday evening.

White evangelical leader begs forgiveness over racism as James Murdoch rips Trump

As James Murdoch pledges $1 million to the Anti-Defamation League, a leading white evangelical Christian has issued an open letter of repentance for the 'vile acts of hatred and terrorism' in Charlottesville.

Christian summer camp in Greece burned down in forest fire
Christian summer camp in Greece burned down in forest fire

A Christian summer camp in Greece was burned down this summer as the country faced an onslaught of forest fires.

Descendants of Confederate generals say statues should be removed if \'offensive\'
Descendants of Confederate generals say statues should be removed if 'offensive'

Descendants of Confederate leaders and slave owners, whose statues are at the heart of a controversy around white supremacy in the US, are calling for them to be taken down.

Please pray for our city: A Christian writes from Barcelona
Please pray for our city: A Christian writes from Barcelona

No one, no city, ever deserves this to happen on their streets. But here in Barcelona, a place where we've arrived as immigrants to start a new life, where we've been so warmly welcomed, the sense of heartbreak is amplified.

Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona van attack
Spain hunts driver who killed 13 in Barcelona van attack

Spain mounted a sweeping anti-terror operation on Friday after a suspected Islamist militant drove a van into crowds in Barcelona.

At least 12 dead in Barcelona terrorist van attack; Islamic State claims responsibility
At least 12 dead in Barcelona terrorist van attack; Islamic State claims responsibility

A van mowed through crowds of tourists on Barcelona's most famous avenue on Thursday, killing about a dozen people in an attack that was claimed by Islamic State.