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Effects of rising anti-Islam sentiments reach U.S. classrooms as Muslim students draw attention
The rise of anti-Muslim sentiments in the United States in the wake of Islamic State terrorism and the Paris and San Bernardino attacks has affected the attitudes of students in classrooms.
Pro-choice women press U.S. Supreme Court to scrap Texas' anti-abortion law
The U.S Supreme Court will hear on March 2 the case challenging Texas' new abortion laws and at this early, women, who had ended their pregnancies, have submitted their personal tales to try to convince the High Court to strike down the restrictions.
U.S. prisons now breeding ground for Islamic terrorists, experts warn
A former deputy inspector general in New York has warned the U.S. federal prison now have become "breeding ground" for Islamic terrorists.
Jihadi bride who converted to Islam was once a committed Christian, father says
The British jihadi bride whose four-year-old son recently appeared in an ISIS execution video was once a devout Christian who loved going to church, her father has said.
Parades, presents and paddling: 10 amazing pictures showing how Epiphany is celebrated around the world
A snapshot of Epiphany celebrations from across the globe.
Pope Francis: The Church only shines when anchored in Christ
Pope Francis has warned the Catholic Church against deceiving itself that it is self-sufficient, instead emphasising the church's dependency on Christ.
Defiant Iran shows world its underground depot for missiles that could be fitted with nuclear warheads
In a show of defiance to the West, Iran announced on Tuesday the opening of a new underground depot for Emad precision-guided missiles that can be fitted with nuclear warheads.
Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds death penalty for Islamist leader
Bangladesh's Supreme Court has upheld the death penalty for Motiur Rahman Nizami, the leader of the country's top Islamist party, for atrocities committed during the country's war of independence from Pakistan in 1971.
Sudanese pastor acquitted of obstructing church demolition
A Sudanese pastor has been found innocent of charges that he had obstructed a court-ordered demolition of his church in Khartoum.
Arizona churches offer refuge for Central Americans facing deportation
Churches across Arizona have united to provide sanctuary for migrants from central America facing deportation.
Archbishop pleads for prayer as global Anglican leaders prepare to meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a plea for prayer as the leaders of his divided church prepare to meet in Canterbury next week in an attempt to avoid schism over gays.
Obama quotes Jesus in powerful gun control speech, but Republicans are unmoved
In his address yesterday Barack Obama wiped away tears as he recalled the Sandy Hook primary school shooting.
Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre, but Christian students too scared to attend
Garissa University has re-opened nine months after al-Shabaab killed 148 people on the campus in Northern Kenya.
Charlie Hebdo front cover disrespects all faiths, says Vatican Newspaper
The Vatican newspaper has condemned the French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's latest front cover, which depicts God as an assassin, saying it disrespects all believers, of whatever faith.
Saudis signal backing for Syria talks despite rift with Iran
There is concern that the new rift between the arch rivals could set back diplomatic efforts to bring peace to Syria.
MPs to debate petition seeking ban on Donald Trump entering UK
The debate, called by the Petitions Committee of the House of Commons, will be held on January 18 but will not be followed by a vote.