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There are probably more terrorists in England than in Egypt, says Bible Society chief
There are probably more terrorists in England than in Egypt, says Bible Society chief

The image of Christians as a persecuted minority in Egypt is not 'completely' right, says Egypt's Bible Society director Ramez Atallah, adding that Copts are 'insatiable' for the Bible.

Catholics in shock as saint\'s brain is snatched by relic thief
Catholics in shock as saint's brain is snatched by relic thief

Devotees are in shock after it was revealed that a piece of St John Bosco's brain was stolen in Italy by a thief posing as a pilgrim.

Gunmen attack Iran\'s parliament and Khomeini mausoleum
Gunmen attack Iran's parliament and Khomeini mausoleum

Armed men launched two attacks in Iran's capital on Wednesday morning, killing a guard at the parliament and wounding several people in the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini in southern Tehran, state media reported.

Police in riot gear, aid being blocked: The plight of Calais\'s refugees may be worse than ever
Police in riot gear, aid being blocked: The plight of Calais's refugees may be worse than ever

The refugee 'jungle' of Calais in France is no more, but reports suggest the migration crisis is – under the militant pressure of security forces – only worsening by the day.

French police shoot man who attacked officer outside Notre Dame Cathedral
French police shoot man who attacked officer outside Notre Dame Cathedral

Police in Paris are responding to an alert at the Notre Dame Cathedral amid reports of gunshots and panic.

\'Chelsea, by the Grace of God, came first!\' Church celebrates Chelsea Premiership win
'Chelsea, by the Grace of God, came first!' Church celebrates Chelsea Premiership win

A church in Ghana's has held a thanks-giving service for Chelsea football club following the recent Premiership success of the side, which is hugely popular in the country.

What was the main driver of the thousands of Ebola deaths in West Africa?
What was the main driver of the thousands of Ebola deaths in West Africa?

Three years on from the deadly Ebola outbreak, Sierra Leone gives the world lessons on how cultural considerations can stem epidemics

\'It was a privilege and blessing to serve.\' How the Salvation Army helped survivors of London terror attack
'It was a privilege and blessing to serve.' How the Salvation Army helped survivors of London terror attack

Tourists, police and emergency workers – some of the many people helped by the Salvation Army in Southwark, near London Bridge, in the hours following the terror attack.

Christian Pakistani sewage worker dies after doctors refuse to touch him on Ramadan fast
Christian Pakistani sewage worker dies after doctors refuse to touch him on Ramadan fast

A Pakistani sewage worker has died after three doctors refused to touch him as blood would make them 'unclean'.

Man shouts 'Allahu Akhbar' and assaults priest at Christian wedding

A man has been taking into custody and is awaiting court proceedings after shouting 'Allahu Akhbar' at a Spanish wedding.

Leadership and the election: Does Jeremy Corbyn know something that Theresa May doesn't?

The British General Election has been full of surprises, and the outcome of this Thursday's vote seems less predictable as each day passes.

Bishop of Liverpool attacks Theresa May over failing to rebuke Donald Trump
Bishop of Liverpool attacks Theresa May over failing to rebuke Donald Trump

The Bishop of Liverpool has attacked the Prime Minister for failing to rebuke US President Donald Trump's attack on the Mayor of London.

Muslims shield dozens of Christians to help them evade ISIS attack
Muslims shield dozens of Christians to help them evade ISIS attack

Politician and traditional clan leader Norodin Alonto Lucman reportedly hid Christians in his home.

What is the legacy of the Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today?
What is the legacy of the Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today?

Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today, marked not only an immediate, decisive victory by Israel over its Arab neighbours, but also has had a major, lasting impact on the conflict between the Jewish state and the Palestinians which remains unresolved to this day.

Why is the President attacking our Mayor in the middle of a terror attack?
Why is the President attacking our Mayor in the middle of a terror attack?

Our American cousins should know this – the UK withstood the Blitz and the IRA and we will withstand the current wave of terror attacks. You can either help us out or you can spread fake news about us. Make the right choice.

London attacks latest: Welby says religion IS involved as police raids continue
London attacks latest: Welby says religion IS involved as police raids continue

Police have said they know the identities of the London Bridge attackers who killed seven people and injured 48, and will release their names 'as soon as operationally possible'.