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Syria's al-Qaeda affiliate al-Nusra poses 'greater threat' to U.S. than ISIS â experts
A new report is criticizing the United States for its misguided strategy of focusing more on the Islamic State (ISIS), saying Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, Jabhat al-Nusra is much more dangerous in the long run than the latter.
The EU and Christianity: Questions of religious identity dominate debate on the Union
The relationship between Islam and European identity clouded a robust debate tonight as audience members and panellists clashed over the future of the European Union.
3 Islamic terror groups â ISIS, al-Qaeda, Muslim Brotherhood â seek 'mega-merger' in Libya
The Libyan branches of Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Qaida and the Muslim Brothers are said to be finalising a "mega merger'' that would include the formation of a joint council of sages, according to London-based newspaper Al Sharq al Awsat.
U.S. Supreme Court ignores North Dakota's appeal to restrict killing of unborn children
The United States Supreme Court kept its hands off and simply ignored an appeal from North Dakota that would have prevented the killing of innocent unborn children in the state.
Archbishop of Canterbury: Trump would be 'very challenging' as US President
The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed his reservations about US Presidential candidate Donald Trump this morning in an interview for ITV's Good Morning Britain.
Chief Rabbi of Moscow: We are in a religious war with radical Islam
Chief Rabbi of Moscow Pinchas Goldschmidt today insisted that "the 21st century has seen a return to the religious wars of the Middle Ages."
A dozen evangelical churches are opening every month in Spain
Evangelical Christianity could be growing at a rapid rate in Spain, with 12 new evangelical churches being opened each month, it has emerged.
Donald Trump is popular with Republicans even though not widely regarded as religious, survey finds
Donald Trump is seen as a potentially "good" or "great" president by Republican voters even though he is not widely regarded as religious, according to the latest survey from Pew Research
Trump endorsed by Liberty University's Jerry Falwell amid feud with Fox
Donald Trump has bagged another high-profile evangelical endorsement after Jerry Falwell Jr., president of the influential Liberty University, announced his official support.
Ark Encounter: 'Victory for religious freedom' as Christian theme park allowed tax break
A Christian theme park will be allowed to receive tax incentives, a judge has ruled, in what has been called a "victory for religious freedom in America" by campaigners.
Norwegian Christian couple lost their children over 'spanking', not religion, says activist
Ruth and Marius Bodnariu lost their children to Norway's Barnevernet or children's services last November.
'Creflo Dollar Highway': Prosperity preacher might get Atlanta road named after him
Evangelist Creflo Dollar, who won notoriety by his request to his followers for $65 million for a new top-of-the-range private jet, might get a major Atlanta road named after him.
One quarter of Brits have witnessed a hate crime in the past year â poll
On Holocaust Memorial Day, it has been revealed that a quarter of Britons have witnessed racial hate crime in the last 12 months.
Kuwait MPs block church building because it 'contradicts Sharia law'
Plans to build churches in Kuwait have been rejected by MPs because they "contradict Islamic Sharia law".
Toddler's touching prayer caught on baby monitor goes viral
A video of a two-year-old reciting her prayers to herself before she goes to sleep has gone viral.
Rise in Syrian children abducted and sent into battle, Unicef warns
Increasing numbers of Syrian children are being abducted and forced into combat, according to Unicef's regional director for the Middle East.