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Charleston massacre: We will seek death penalty for Dylann Roof, say prosecutors
Roof is accused of murdering nine people during Bible study at Charleston's historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Tony Blair: Only 'proper ground war' can defeat ISIS
A "proper ground war" against ISIS is needed according to former Prime Minster Tony Blair.
China sees sevenfold increase in persecution against Christians
Persecution against Christians in China has increased sevenfold since 2008, according to the latest report by China Aid.
'Let the cries of grief at last fall silent!': Syrian Christian children to pray for peace
Orthodox and Catholic Christian children will take part in a day of prayer for peace in Syria on June 1, it has been announced.
Government to investigate use of British cluster bombs in Yemen
Claims that illegal British-made cluster bombs are being used by Saudi Arabia in the Yemen civil war is being investigated by the UK government.
Most Americans prefer Israel over Palestine
White evangelical Republicans are the most likely to support Israel, while liberal Democrats are among the few to favour Palestine.
Trump's new 'liaison for Christian policy' claims he stopped a tsunami through prayer
Frank Amedia was involved in a bribery scandal and claims to have stopped a tsunami hitting an island in Hawaii through the power of prayer.
Germany: Anti-immigrant AfD walks out of talks with Muslim council
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has walked out of talks with the country's central council for Muslims.
Far right narrowly defeated in Austrian presidential election
The results were awaited nervously by governments across Europe, where populist anti-immigration parties have surged over the past year.
Iran has capacity to destroy Israel 'in less than 8 minutes,' Iranian commander warns
Iran has enough firepower to destroy Israel "in less than eight minutes," a senior Iranian military commander has warned.
ISIS news: Group's spokesman urges sympathisers to launch lone wolf attacks on West during coming Ramadan
Saying "there are no innocents in the heart of the lands of the Crusaders," an Islamic State (ISIS) group spokesman has urged sympathisers to launch attacks on civilians in Europe and the U.S. during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start early next month.
Duterte slams Catholic Church, says he doesn't need religion to show his 'deep' Christian faith
After denouncing the Catholic Church for its alleged "hypocrisy," presumptive Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte maintained that he believes in God, but that he does not need religion to show his Christian faith.
Zimbabwean pastor receives death threats after starting accidental protest movement
The life of a Zimbabwean pastor is in danger after he accidentally started a subversive protest movement.
Historic meeting between Pope Francis and Egyptian grand Imam held today
Pope Francis today held a historic meeting with the grand imam of Egypt's highest Islamic authority, signalling a significant step toward healing fractured interfaith relations.
Vietnam releases dissident priest on eve of Obama visit
Vietnam has granted early release from prison to one of its most prominent dissidents, the Catholic priest Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Lym.
Death squads and rape jokes: Why the Philippines' new president is no laughing matter
The longtime mayor of Davao fought a campaign likened to that of Donald Trump in the US.