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New evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago is unveiled
New evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago is unveiled

Fresh evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple has been unveiled by Israel's Antiquities Authority and the Nature and Parks Authority.

Barra churches unite to remember victims of Manchester attack
Barra churches unite to remember victims of Manchester attack

A vigil has taken place on a Scottish Island which has been deeply affected by the Manchester terror attack.

Hindu leader turns to shaman for healing, but when it doesn\'t work, he finds Jesus instead
Hindu leader turns to shaman for healing, but when it doesn't work, he finds Jesus instead

A local Christian leader in Indonesia discovered for himself that "black magic" was nothing compared to the immense miraculous power of Jesus Christ.

What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?
What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?

How has the wider non-Muslim UK population responded to the Manchester bombing?

Jerusalem Day: Marking the \'reunification\' of a tragic, beautiful city
Jerusalem Day: Marking the 'reunification' of a tragic, beautiful city

Today marks Jerusalem Day, or in Hebrew Yom Yerushalayiman, an Israeli national holiday for the celebration of the 'reunification' of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City from the Jordanians in the wake of the Six Day War in June 1967.

Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation
Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation

Security in Berlin has been stepped up in Berlin as Germany's capital prepares to welcome the former US President Barack Obama, visiting Berlin for the 500th anniversary celebrations of the Reformation.

Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines
Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines

A Filipino Catholic priest and some parishioners have been kidnapped and taken hostage by radical Islamic terrorists.

All smiles as Pope Francis meets with Donald Trump at the Vatican
All smiles as Pope Francis meets with Donald Trump at the Vatican

The much-anticipated meeting came after historic tensions between the two men, with the Pope famously saying last year of Trump's plans for a wall with the border of Mexico and the ill-fated 'Muslim ban': 'A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.' Trump responded by saying that the Pope was 'disgraceful'.

Britain deploys troops after Manchester attack, threat level raised to \'critical\'
Britain deploys troops after Manchester attack, threat level raised to 'critical'

Prime Minister Theresa May announced late on Tuesday that the threat level was now considered 'critical', meaning an attack may be imminent.

Blessed are the peacemakers: the opportunities that exist for Pope Francis and Donald Trump
Blessed are the peacemakers: the opportunities that exist for Pope Francis and Donald Trump

Julian Egan of International Alert on the unique opportunity represented by the meeting today of President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two extremely different men.

Donald Trump leads prayers for Manchester from global leaders: \'They are evil losers in life\'
Donald Trump leads prayers for Manchester from global leaders: 'They are evil losers in life'

Donald Trump has lead worldwide condemnation of a terrorist attack in Manchester, northern England, on Monday night.

Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge Manchester: \'Please do not be divided\'
Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge Manchester: 'Please do not be divided'

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Bishop of Manchester are expressing their 'shock, horror and grief', as well as anger at the death of at least 22 people killed in a suicide attack last night.

Trump in Israel pays tribute to victims of Holocaust, \'history\'s darkest hour\'
Trump in Israel pays tribute to victims of Holocaust, 'history's darkest hour'

Donald Trump has paid his respects to the victims of the Holocaust at Israel's Yad Vashem memorial museum.

\'I forgive and accept\': Christian former governor of Jakarta withdraws appeal over imprisonment for \'insulting Islam\'
'I forgive and accept': Christian former governor of Jakarta withdraws appeal over imprisonment for 'insulting Islam'

The Christian former governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, will withdraw an appeal against his controversial two-year prison sentence over claims that he insulted Islam, saying that has decided to 'forgive and accept'.

\'Justice is all we want\': Fight for American pastor jailed in Turkey continues
'Justice is all we want': Fight for American pastor jailed in Turkey continues

After a key meeting between President Trump and Turkish president Erdoğan last week, Turkey's Protestant community fears that a jailed Christian pastor may be used by Turkey as a bargaining chip.

Ivanka Trump to discuss human trafficking at Vatican as President meets Pope Francis
Ivanka Trump to discuss human trafficking at Vatican as President meets Pope Francis

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka will discuss efforts to combat human trafficking at the Vatican when the President visits for a meeting with Pope Francis tomorrow.