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Burqa Ban In Germany 'Wherever Legally Possible', Says Merkel
Angela Merkel has called for a burqa ban in Germany as she stands for her fourth consecutive term as Chancellor.
'Notional Christian' Vote Was The Key To Donald Trump Election Victory
It was not so much evangelical Christians as "notional" Christians who won Donald Trump the race to the White House, a new study shows.
Mexico 'In Denial' Over Thousands Of Evangelicals Forced Out Of Homes
Mexico has been accused of a "policy of denial" over the thousands of evangelicals forced out their homes for their beliefs.
Too Many Left Behind By Globalisation, Says Bank Of England's Mark Carney
Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned on Monday that the openness of the world economy is endangered by growing frustration among many voters.
Christian Artists Threatened With Fines and Jail Time for Refusing to Make Gay Wedding Invitations
Two Christian artists based in the state of Arizona in the United States continue to fight legal woes and may end up being jailed or paying hefty fines for refusing to make invitations for homosexual unions because of their faith.
Christianity Should Have Bigger Part in U.S. Schooling, Trump's Education Secretary Says
The billionaire philanthropist chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be his education secretary, Betsy DeVos, has expressed her preference in the past to give Christianity a bigger part in schooling in the United States.
3 Christian Converts Locked Up in Iran Jail for Their Faith 'Miraculously' Set Free
They knew it would take a miracle to get them out of Evin Prison, Iran's most notorious prison. And it did.
US Church Sprayed With Bible Verse About The Killing Of 185,000 Assyrian Christians
Muslim and Christian leaders in the United States have condemned the vandalism of an Assyrian church with graffiti that references the killings of 185,000 Middle Eastern Christians.
Trump, Farage, Erdogan, Modi All Make TIME Person Of The Year Shortlist
Time magazine's shortlist for Person of the Year 2016 includes religious extremists, far-right leaders and ethically controversial scientists.
Turkey Crackdown Turns On US Christians, Analysts Warn
Turkey has turned on US Protestants in its post-coup crackdown, analysts have warned.
Italy In Turmoil After It Rejects Renzi Reforms
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi vowed to resign after suffering a crushing defeat on Sunday in a referendum on constitutional reform.
Putin Says Trump 'Clever', Will Understand New Responsibilities
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is a clever man and will quickly understand his new responsibilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with NTV TV.
Rebels Say They Won't Leave Aleppo; Syrian Army Sees Operation Over In Weeks
Rebels in Aleppo have told the United States they will not leave their besieged enclave in the city after Moscow called for talks with Washington over their withdrawal, signaling they will fight on even as their top commander was wounded.
Mourners Gather At Church To Remember Oakland Fire Victims
A fire that roared through a warehouse dance party in Oakland, California, killed more than nine people and left at least two dozen others missing and feared dead inside the gutted building, officials said on Saturday, as anguished friends and relatives awaited word of their fate.
Church in Australia Removing References to Christ, Steering Clear of Religious Symbols?
The third largest church in Australia is reportedly shying away from any references to Jesus Christ and supposedly also steering clear of religious symbols as part of its rebranding and new advertising strategy.
Anglican Pastor May End Up in Jail in California for Offering Prayers for Women Entering Abortion Facility
A Christian pastor in California may end up in jail and be asked to pay a hefty fine for offering prayers for pregnant women entering abortion clinics, hoping to change their minds about killing their own babies.