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Syria: Priest released by Islamist militants two weeks after kidnapping
An Iraqi priest kidnapped by militants in Syria has been released, it has been confirmed, nearly two weeks after his abduction.
Oregon sheriff tells anti-government militia: 'It's time for you to leave'
The occupation marked the latest flare-up of anger against the US government over federal management of public land in the West.
US files multi billion dollar case against Volkswagen over emissions scandal
The Justice Department lawsuit accuses Volkswagen of tampering with the emissions control system and failing to report violations.
Iran crisis: 'We are not natural-born enemies' says Saudi UN envoy
Saudi Arabia cut all ties with Iran on Sunday following the kingdom's execution of prominent Shi'ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr.
Pennsylvania school district spends $64,000 to fight atheists over Ten Commandments monument
A school district in Pennsylvania paid a law firm $64,000 to fight off a lawsuit by an atheist group, which targeted the removal of a Ten Commandments monument in school property.
Split threatens Anglican meeting called to preserve unity
A damaging split is threatening a crucial meeting this week called by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a bid to find a way forward for the troubled Anglican Communion.
Iraqi priest feared kidnapped by militants in Syria for the second time
An Iraqi priest kidnapped by militants last year has gone missing for a second time, prompting fears that he has again been abducted by militants.
British militant's Islamic State execution video is propaganda, says Cameron's office
The video, which has not been independently verified, shows the killing of five men accused of spying for the West.
Franklin Graham to start 50-State tour of US: 'Pray for America'
Graham says he wants to encourage those who attend his meetings to pray for America.
Hundreds gather for unveiling of huge statue of Jesus
Hundreds of worshippers turned out on Friday to celebrate the unveiling of Africa's largest statue of Jesus.
Whites and Republicans rank as angriest Americans in poll; women angrier than men
Whites and Republicans are the angriest groups in the United States and nearly half of Americans overall are angry, according to a survey.
Oregon occupiers divide media outlets on how to call them; Republican presidential bets keep mum
Should we call them terrorists, activists or protesters?
Judge backs Planned Parenthood, freezes new law restricting use of abortion pill in Arkansas
A federal judge in Arkansas has issued a two-week temporary restraining order stopping an Arkansas law that would restrict the use of the so-called abortion pill.
Founder of ultra-feminist group repents, asks Christians for forgiveness as she turns pro-life advocate
A radical feminist, who founded the Femen Brazil in 2012, has completely transformed into a pro-life advocate and asked Christians for forgiveness.
Cameron's silence on Saudi executions is 'utterly shameful', human rights campaigners say
David Cameron has been widely condemned for failing to respond to the execution of 47 prisoners in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Charlie Hebdo anniversary: Magazine runs defiant anti-God front page
The cover of the paper to be released on Wednesday shows a bearded man representing God with blood on his hands.