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U.S. forces get green light to attack ISIS fighters in Afghanistan; critics ask: Why only now?
U.S military forces are now authorised to go on offensive with fighters of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Afghanistan.
ISIS declares war on enemy worse than West â its fellow Muslims belonging to Shia sect
The latest issue of ISIS' online magazine, Dabiq, is calling for the destruction of fellow Muslims, specifically the Shiites.
One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge
A Sudanese pastor who was arrested in December has been released. However, another pastor and a Christian activist arrested at the same time are still in detention.
Syrian opposition rules out peace talks before end to Russian air strikes
The Saudi-backed Syrian opposition has ruled out even indirect negotiations with Damascus before steps including a halt to Russian air strikes, contradicting US Secretary of State John Kerry's insistence that talks will begin next week.
Pope Francis defends 'traditional' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions
Pope Francis issued a stern reminder of the Catholic Church's opposition to gay marriage on Friday as a fierce debate raged in Italy ahead of a vote that would give legal recognition to homosexual couples.
Winter Storm Jonas 2016 update, DC, New York, New Jersey latest news: Snow blizzard to bury Washington D.C.
The storm front of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of snow on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.
Money raised for family of Muslim hero who died after defending Christians in al-Shabaab attack
Kenyan Muslims and Christians have joined together in honouring the Muslim man who died from wounds incurred when he shielded Christians on a bus from an attack by Islamic extremists.
Justin Welby challenges Davos elite: Materialism will not help fight extremists
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stern warning to the world's elite gathered in Davos, saying materialism will not help in the fight against extremist ideologies.
Americans more 'spiritual' even if less religious, survey finds
Americans are becoming more spiritual although religion is on the decline, according to figures from Pew Research.
Senior bishop speaks out against fixing the date of Easter
A prominent conservative evangelical bishop has warned against fixing the date of Easter to the same Sunday each year.
Five practical things you can do to help tackle homelessness
We look at five ways in which you and your church can make an impact and help those who find themselves without a roof over their heads.
Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion
A group of Lutherans have received Holy Communion at St Peter's after meeting Pope Francis, according to reports coming out of Rome.
Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith
Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.
Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries
Christian leaders are set to attend a Muslim-led summit in Morocco seeking to reaffirm the rights of minority religious groups living in Muslim-majority countries.
Hijab-wearing professor Larycia Hawkins backed by Wheaton colleagues
The Wheaton College professor facing termination for alleged theological unorthodoxy has won the backing of the college's faculty council in her fight to stay.
Poland to permanently host 1,000 British troops from 2017
Poland's Antoni Macierewicz has said Poland and Britain have agreed that a number of troops will stay in Poland permanently.