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Protests mount before EU-Turkey migrant deal takes effect
Hundreds of migrants and refugees on the island of Chios tore through a razor wire fence surrounding their holding center and set off for the port in protest against planned deportation, police said. Police did not immediately intervene.
Palmyra ruins could be saved despite ISIS devastation
Consecrated to a Mesopotamian god, the Temple of Bel later served as a Christian church and a mosque.
More US Special forces could be deployed to Syria
The proposal is among the military options being prepared for President Barack Obama, who is also weighing an increase in the number of American troops in Iraq. A White House spokeswoman declined comment.
Obama: 'Madmen' must not be allowed to get nuclear material
Speaking at a nuclear security summit in Washington, Obama said the world faced a persistent and evolving threat of nuclear terrorism despite progress in reducing such risks. "We cannot be complacent," he said.
Podcasts: 10 of the best to help you learn, laugh and pray
Ten podcasts covering various genres â some of them featuring specifically Christian themes, others with fascinating content â for you to enjoy...
Catholic priest found stabbed to death in Venezuela
The body of Father Darwin Antonio Zambrano Gamez was found yesterday morning in a park in San Cristobal, a city in the northwest of the country.
Obama faces pressure to confront China on human rights and religious freedom
US President Obama has been urged to discuss human rights with the Chinese President this week.
Children and pregnant women among thousands of Syrian refugees illegally returned home - Amnesty
Thousands of Syrian refugees have been illegally returned to their homeland over the past few months, exposing "fatal flaws" in the refugee deal signed between Turkey and the EU in March, Amnesty International has warned.
Myanmar: Will Aung San Suu Kyi stop religious persecution?
Along with the obvious problems her country faces is one that offers few returns in terms of votes, but has the potential to tarnish even a legacy such as hers.
Why don't Conservatives conserve things any more?
It's not a joke, or a trick. It's one of the most pressing political questions in the US and the UK.
Muslim teacher who died saving Christians from al-Shabaab honoured for 'act of courage'
Salah Farah, who protected Christians from death at the hands of al-Shabaab terrorists in an attack last year, has been given one of the country's top awards for bravery.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says ISIS can only be fought back with 'understanding, empathy and love'
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that the sickening atrocities going on around the world today can only be fought back with "understanding, empathy and love.''
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says he's working to stop knife attacks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he was working to stop Palestinian knife attacks and other street violence against Israel.
Refugees shot dead by Turkish border forces
Refugees are being shot by Turkish border guards as they flee civil war in Syria.
Headmaster of Christian school arrested in connection with rape of two pupils
The headmaster of a Christian school in Washington has been arrested for allegedly raping and molesting two female pupils, aged 10 and 11, today.
Lahore: 'There are no words' says Archbishop as Christians and Muslims gather to pray
Christian and Muslim leaders have gathered in Lahore to pray for peace after 73 people were killed in a terror attack aimed at Christians.