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Muslim convert charged with attempt to bomb Jewish synagogue in Florida
A Florida man has been charged with attempting to damage a Jewish synagogue in addition to his previous indictment of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction against a person or property.
Pope Francis says Bangladesh terror attack an offence against God and humanity
Pope Francis condemned the terrorist attack at a cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July that killed 28 people and injured others, saying it's an offence against God and humanity.
New York police reinstate Muslim police officer earlier suspended for refusing to shave his beard
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has reinstated a Muslim policeman who was suspended last month for refusing to shave his beard.
Bishops warn against growing persecution of Christians in Iran
Dozens of church leaders have backed a powerful call to action against the Iranian theocratic regime, a year after Western powers lifted economic sanctions on the Islamic state.
Home Office accused of religious discrimination in asylum claims
A Home Office interpreter deliberately twisted an asylum seeker's case and caused it to fail because he was from a different sect of Islam to the claimant.
'Life has become intolerable': Fleeing Pakistan because you're the wrong type of Muslim
Muzaffer Tahir fled Pakistan because he is the wrong type of Muslim. But the persecution had barely begun.
Iraq invasion 'sounded death knell for Iraqi Christians'
Charity worker says days are numbered for Christians in the war-torn country
Bishops step in with call for action as Malawi faces national food crisis
Bishops in Malawi have warned that their country is facing a national food crisis as latest governent figures suggest nearly half of the population could be going hungry.
Christian woman found dead in Indian jungle 'was threatened by relatives over faith'
A Christian young woman who has been found dead in the Indian jungle is the suspected victim of a faith-related murder
South Sudan's fifth anniversary: commemorating a sombre birthday
This Saturday South Sudan will commemorate five years of independence. However, the sombre mood in the world's youngest country will stand in severe contrast to the jubilant celebrations of 2011.
Ancient crypt discovered in Turkish church
An ancient tomb has been discovered in a church in Turkey, possibly belonging to a king or bishop.
Jerusalem: Protesters hold mixed gender 'egalitarian' service at Western Wall
Non-Orthodox Jews from the Conservative and Reform movements have held a mixed gender 'egalitarian' service at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, amid jeers from other worshippers and a ban on prayer by the protesters from Israel's Attorney General.
Churches forced to shut in Nigeria - for being too noisy
Christianity is growing so fast and so noisily in parts of Nigeria that the authorities are actually having to shut churches down - to secure peace and quiet for local residents.
Eid festival prompts 72 hour truce in Syria
The Syrian army said it would observe a 72-hour "regime of silence" to mark the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Syrian refugees to move in to Lambeth Palace next month
Justin Welby pledged last September to personally take in refugees from Syria, with the gesture following a similar move by the Pope.
Olympic refugees' team set to make history in Rio: These athletes don't have a country, but they have a voice
For the first time since the first Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, in 8th century B.C., a team comprising refugees of various nationalities will be competing in the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next month.