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ISIS used chemical weapons in Iraq, diplomat says
ISIS attacked Kurdish forces in Erbil, Iraq with mustard gas last year, according to a diplomat. This would be the first known use of chemical weapons in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Justin Bieber: 'Without God I wouldn't be in this position'
Justin Bieber, on the eve of winning his first Grammy in LA, says he wants to get to a place where he no longer has to apologise for his mistakes.
Support group for same-sex attracted Christians given charitable status
A support organisation for homosexual Christians who choose not to act on their sexual desires has been allowed to register as a charity.
Pope Francis to indigenous Mexicans: 'The world needs you!'
Pope Francis told indigenous Mexicans that today's world "needs you!", denouncing their systematic exclusion from society and encouraging the use of native languages in Catholic worship.
Nevada Caucus: Clinton and Sanders speak at same black majority church in Las Vegas
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spoke at the same black-majority baptist church in Las Vagas on Sunday ahead of Saturday's Nevada Democratic caucus.
Fewer than one in 50 large churches led by a woman priest
Fewer than one in 50 of England's largest churches are led by women and fewer than a quarter of full-time clergy are women, according to latest figures released by campaigners for women's ordination.
Manny Pacquiao apologises for 'worse than animals' comment on homosexuality
Christian Filipino boxing champion-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao has apologised for his comment that those who condone homosexuality are "worse than animals".
The myth of modern atheism? Unbelief dates back to 500 BC, says Cambridge study
A new Cambridge University study published today argues that atheism is not a modern invention, but rather dates back to 500 BC.
Former ISIS sex slave speaks of moment family was massacred
A Yazidi woman who was held as a sex slave by ISIS has asked the world to unite in the fight against the terrorist group during a speech in London.
Belgium detains 10 in ISIS recruitment investigation
Belgian police raided homes in Brussels on Tuesday and detained 10 people on suspicion of operating a recruitment ring for militant group Islamic State.
Austria says refugee flow to be slowed 'step by step'
The flow of migrants through the Balkans and towards Germany will be slowed progressively as part of a coordinated "domino effect" of restrictions by countries along the route, Austria's interior minister said
Mystery shrouds Scalia's death: 'Animated' justice suddenly found lifeless in bed 'with pillow over his head'
Although investigators have declared that Justice Antonin Scalia had died of natural causes and that there was no foul play involved, mystery continues to shroud his death amid the unusual circumstances before and during the discovery of his body.
Attacks on churches are increasing, says French interior minister
Religion is under attack in France, according to Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.
Evangelicals can pick the next US president, says Southern Baptist leader
Evangelicals can pick the next US president, according to the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Ronnie Floyd.
'I am doing God's work,' says Syrian people smuggler
"I am doing God's work" a 21-year old people smuggler said as he collected fees and crammed people into his dinghy for the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean.
Pope John Paul II's 'close relationship with married woman' to be explored on BBC Panorama
The story of Pope John Paul II's close relationship with a married woman have been revealed after hundreds of letters and photographs were shown to the BBC.