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'One church building is now a centre of ISIS': Syrian Christian speaks out about life in Raqqa
After ISIS took control of the Syrian city of Raqqa in 2014, John â a Christian in his early 20s using a pseudonym â decided to stay in the city and survived living there for eighteen months.
Does the Pope really think Donald Trump isn't a Christian?
The Pope told reporters on the plane back to Rome after his Mexican trip that Trump was "not Christian" for wanting to build a wall between Mexico and the US.
Obama to meet Raul Castro and dissidents on historic trip to Cuba
The visit will be another major step toward ending decades of animosity between former Cold War foes.
Pope Francis: Contraception is 'lesser of two evils' in Zika virus outbreak
Pope Francis said today that contraception could be justified in regions affected by the mosquito-born Zika virus.
Bell ringing is a sport now? Five other church activities that deserve a medal...
In honour of the latest sporting craze, here are five more church based activities that might one day be classified as sports...
Obama axes funding for 'abstinence-only' sex education
Barack Obama has cut all funding for sex education programmes which teach it is best to wait until marriage.
The 13.8 billion year Bible: Scientists create eternal data storage
Scientists at Southampton University have recorded a Bible on a revolutionary new storage device capable of surviving for billions of years.
Turkey removes 'religion' category from ID cards
Turkey has ditched the requirement for citizens to name their religion on identity cards as part of the country's bid to join the European Union.
Egypt orders closure of centre that fights against torture
As well as assisting people who have been victims of torture, the centre also serves women who have been victims of domestic violence and advocates for human rights.
We must get used to being offended. Without free speech democracy crumbles
Offence has become the metric by which some university students define whether a view should be heard or not. This doubtless comes from good intentions but no one has the right to live without being shocked. No one has the right to spend their life without being offended.
World War 3 knocking on Mideast door as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and their allies gird for Syria invasion
World War III could explode at any moment in the Middle East as military forces from Iran and Syria, backed up by Russia, as well as those from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and many of their allies, backed up by the United States, are gearing for a colossal battle.
Already the hungriest country in the world, Burundi faces 'total implosion'
Burundi is on the brink of a "major crisis", Unicef has warned, as political strife continues to dominate the country.
Pakistani Christian couple claim they were tortured into confessing blasphemy
A disabled Pakistani Christian was forced into a confession of blasphemy because he could not bear to watch his wife being tortured, he says.
Escaped Boko Haram rape victims persecuted and ostracised by own communities
Victims of rape and kidnapping at the hands of Boko Haram are often rejected and ostracised after they are released, reveals a new study by UNICEF and International Alert.
Primates 'sanctions' against Episcopal Church 'fail to heal tear in fabric of Anglican Communion'
The imposition of penalties by Anglican leaders on The Episcopal Church has failed to heal the tear in the fabric of the Anglican Communion, conservative leaders said,
What's the secret to Icelanders' long lives? Top neurologist says it's all in the genes
What's the secret to the longevity of the people from Iceland? Neurologist Kari Stefansson, founder of DeCode Genetics, thinks the staying power of Icelanders has something to do with their genetic makeup.