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Iraq: 'Garden of Eden' named World Heritage Site
The area includes a site considered by many to be city of Ur of the Chaldees mentioned in the Bible, believed to have been the birthplace of Abraham and his brother Haran.
Nuns accused of helping politician hide millions in money and jewels
A group of nuns in Argentina is being investigated over accusations they helped to hide a stash of money and jewelry.
Christians, Muslims and atheists call for end to compulsory religious education in Ireland
A joint study based on hundreds of documents from the National Council for Curriculum & Assessment says that the state-sponsored religious education course at second level should not be compulsory.
Romania: Referendum could rule out legalisation of gay marriage
Romania moved a step closer to ruling out the possibility of legalising same-sex marriage on Wednesday when its top court paved the way for a referendum on defining marriage in the constitution as a union strictly between a man and a woman.
Franklin Graham says he is 'terrified' by number of violent Muslims
Franklin Graham has said he is "terrified" by the number of Muslims prepared to carry out violence.
Saudi Arabia renews fatwa against 'un-Islamic' Pokémon
Saudi Arabia's top clerical body has renewed a 15-year-old edict that the Pokemon game franchise is un-Islamic, Saudi media said on Wednesday, although the fatwa made no mention of the successful new Pokemon GO mobile game.
U.K. church opens door to Muslim refugees who get Christian baptism even as many white congregants leave
A group of 16 Muslim asylum seekers converted to Christianity on Saturday when they were baptised at St. Mark's church in Stoke-on-Trent city in Staffordshire, England.
Nepal: Eight Christians to go on trial for proselytising
Eight Christian counsellors will go on trial in Nepal this week in the first religious freedom case since the country's new constitution was implemented in 2015.
Murder and ethnic cleansing in Nigeria as Muslim Fulani herdsmen go after Christian farmers
More than 130 people have been killed in Nigeria in devastating attacks by mainly Muslim Fulani herdsmen since June.
Turkey's President Erdogan removes 492 religious staff as he imposes conservative Islam
Turkey's President Erdogan has fired 492 religious officials on suspected "terrorism" charges after an attempted military coup failed on July 16.
Religious organisations urged to step up work to end Aids
Faith-based organisations have re-committed to ending HIV and Aids, as the UN gathers for its 21st International Aids Conference in Durban, South Africa.
Most Americans want Trump and Clinton to address Christian persecution
Over three quarters of Americans want the next president to address Christian persecution, according to a Harris poll commissioned by Open Doors USA
Nigeria: Quarter of a million children starving in Boko Haram's Borno state
Nearly a quarter of a million children are suffering from life-threatening malnourishment in Boko Haram's home state of Borno in Nigeria, and one in five are at risk of dying, UNICEF said on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe President Mugabe attacks #thisflag protest leader Pastor Evan Mawarire
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has attacked the pastor behind the #ThisFlag mass protest movement that has heavily criticised his government.
Homeless U.S. college kid intent on becoming a doctor gets outpouring of support for his sacrifices
Riding a small bike for six hours under a blazing sun? No problem. Living in a tent for days to wait for school opening? No problem. Living on a box of cereal and two gallons of water until he finds a job? No problem.
Officer Montrell Jackson wanted to stop the killings, but Baton Rouge gunman tragically cuts short his dream
A "sweet kid" with an imposing frameâat 6'3" and 220 poundsâPolice Officer Montrell Jackson wanted to stop the killings and make the streets better and safer for everyone.