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ISIS now poses 'significant strategic and lethal threat' to U.S., Europe, former top CIA official warns
A former top CIA official has warned that the Islamic State (ISIS) is growing stronger and now poses a "significant strategic and lethal threat" to the United States as well as Europe.
North Korea brags that it can wipe out entire U.S. with hydrogen bomb attack
North Korea's official, state-run news agency, the KCNA, recently outlined plans by the infamous leader of the pariah state, Kim Jong-Un, which involved building nuclear weapons that can bring complete and utter destruction to America.
Safeguarding not always 'fully integrated' into Church culture, inquiry finds
Church of England dioceses still have many lessons to learn about safeguarding although overall they have good practice, according to the first results of a new auditing process that is underway.
ISIS claim responsibility for Jakarta bombing
Islamic State said it was behind an attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in the heart of Jakarta on Thursday, the first time the radical group has targeted the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Ghana's religious leaders battle over taking in ex-Guantanamo prisoners
Khalid al-Dhuby and Mahmoud Omar Bin Atef have each been held for more than a decade without being charged.
Assyrian Christians and Kurds clash for first time as tensions rise in north-eastern Syria
Several people have been killed in a clash between Assyrian Christians and Kurds in north-eastern Syria, as tensions are rising between the two groups.
US Episcopal Church could face sanctions for appointing gay bishops
The Episcopal Church could face sanctions from the Primates of the Anglican Communion, according to reports emerging from the week-long Primates Meeting in Canterbury.
Christians in the Holy Land are 'not forgotten' say bishops
Christians in Gaza are effectively living "in prison" according to senior bishops with a special mission to support the Church in the Holy Land.
ISIS release 16 Assyrian Christian hostages
ISIS has released 16 more Assyrian Christian hostages following the 25 released on Christmas Day.
10 million more migrants to enter Europe, humanitarian crisis expected to worsen this year, German minister warns
The number of migrants who entered Europe last year was just the tip of the iceberg as the continent is facing an even bigger refugee influx of up to 10 million this year in the wake of the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and Africa, a German minister has warned, the Daily Express reported.
Pakistan: 15-year-old Christian 'forced to convert to Islam and marry her abductor'
A 15-year-old Christian girl has been kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam before being married to her abductor in Pakistan, her family have said.
Christian leader linked to the Duggars confesses to 'ungodly and sinful' behaviour after rape and sexual assault accusations
Bill Gothard, the founder of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) currently being sued by ten women claiming sexual abuse, has admitted to "ungodly" and "sinful" behaviour in an apology letter.
Russia again seeks to crack down on gay rights
The latest attempts to outlaw homosexuality in Russia are becoming clearer this week. Two developments indicate that the country's attempts to roll back rights for LGBT people show no sign of abating.
ISIS developing deadly, undetectable chem weapons for use in terrorist attacks in malls and sports stadiums, experts reveal
The Islamic State (ISIS) is developing deadly colourless and odourless chemical weapons which could cause mass casualties and total chaos when used by terrorists in attacking malls and sports stadiums in the West, experts revealed.
Murdered Christian politician's brother carries on the fight against Pakistan's blasphemy laws
The brother of a high profile Pakistani Christian who was murdered for standing up for his faith has announced he is carrying on the campaign.
Richard Dawkins believes Christianity is important
A statement given by Richard Dawkins given back in 2010, which has been resurfacing again on social media, shows that the renown atheist believes that Christianity is functional in being a means of defense against terrorism.