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West Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital by Russia, in surprise statement
In a surprise statement, Russia has said that it recognises west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Woman who fell into Thames during Westminster attack dies, family pays tribute to 'our shining ray of light'
A Romanian woman who fell into the Thames in the Westminster attack has died, police have said.
Nun who was raped in convent suing Catholic Church after sisters pressured her to leave
A Chilean nun is suing her convent after they forced her to leave when she was raped and became pregnant.
UK backs Trump missile strike on Syrian airbase, Russia condemns move against 'sovereign nation'
The United States today fired dozens of cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase from which it said a deadly chemical weapons attack was launched this week, in an escalation of the US military role in Syria that immediately raised tension with Russia.
Pope Francis laments deaths in Syria chemical attack as top Bishop says the carnage 'shocks the soul'
Pope Francis has decried the death of dozens of people in Syria from chemical poisoning as the top Catholic bishop in the US said the carnage 'shocks the soul'.
Christian charity defends its President Franklin Graham after controversial comments backing Donald Trump
The international Christian charity Samaritan's Purse has defended the controversial political position of its President, Franklin Graham, who has expressed his support for Donald Trump.
Evangelical charity is helping people 'come to know Jesus' and rise out of poverty in Africa and Iraq, UK boss says
The work of the Christian charity Samaritan's Purse is 'lifting the sights' of UK churches and showing what 'God is doing on a global scale', the international organisation's British boss has said.
Labour heavyweight Hilary Benn tells Christian group we are in 'Winter of political discontent' over Brexit
Hilary Benn, one of the key Members of Parliament in the Brexit process, has told a meeting of Christians in Westminster that he understands why many of his constituents voted to leave the EU.
Yoga is 'acceptable' for Christians but not a route to God, says Indian Church
One of India's largest Christian Churches says yoga is 'acceptable' but is 'not a means to experience the divine'.
Pakistani prosecutor who offered jailed Christians freedom if they convert to Islam suspended
A Pakistani public prosecutor who allegedly offered freedom to 42 on-trial Christians if they converted to Islam has been removed from his position.
'God of peace, help us fulfil the dream of unification' - the powerful Easter prayer of Christians of North and South Korea
Christians worldwide are being urged to pray the joint Easter prayer for North and South Korea, prepared by Christians in both countries.
Muslim births will soon outpace Christian births â while more Christians are dying than Muslims
The number of babies born to Muslims is expected to exceed the number born to Christians in under 20 years, according to a new Pew Research report. In addition, Christians are dying out faster than other religions.
Deaf girl severely beaten by her Muslim family for embracing Jesus; Christians urged to pray for her safety
A young deaf girl from a Central Asian country was badly beaten by her Muslim family after they found out that she is now a follower of Jesus Christ.
Chinese Christians injured after resisting Communist move to install cameras in their churches as part of 'crackdown'
A number of Chinese Christians were injured and needed hospital treatment after they resisted police officers who were ordered to install security cameras in their churches, reports said.
ISIS bomb attack kills 17 members of same family, including disabled girl and 3-year-old boy in Mosul massacre
Islamic State (ISIS) militants massacred 17 members of a family in Mosul, Iraq in yet another demonstration of their group's unmitigated and mindless savagery.
Prince William reads 'The Good Samaritan' at 'Service of Hope' for London attack victims
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry were among those who attended a 'Service of Hope' for those caught up in the murderous attack by Khalid Masood in London two weeks ago.