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Christian America? Yes, says Justice Scalia â but is he right?
America is a famously religious country, with rates of churchgoing that cynical old Europe can only dream of.
U.S. seen turning its back on Gulf ally Saudi Arabia and siding with Iran in their raging Mideast conflict
Even as the Obama administration tries to project an image of neutrality in the raging cold war between Iran and Saudi Arabia, analysts say the administration's actions appear to go against Saudi Arabia, a staunch U.S. ally, and in favour of Iran, a nation that still refers to the U.S. as the "Great Satan."
20,000 prisoners reached with evangelistic course in 12 months
An evangelism course for prisoners born out of an Anglican church in London has reached 20,000 inmates since its launch 12 months ago.
Kingsmill Massacre: Memorial service to mark 40 year anniversary
A religious service at the site of the Kingsmill massacre is to be held to mark the 40 year anniversary of the shooting of 10 protestant workmen by the IRA.
Scottish primus warns of damage done by historic agreement between churches
The head of the Anglican church in Scotland has warned the Church of England against treading on his ecclesiastical territory in an historic agreement with the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Tory MP condemns Archbishops who speak up for refugees
Conservative MP David Davies has launched a scathing attack on the Archbishops of Canterbury and Wales for their calls for Britain to let in more refugees.
15 Christians arrested after prayer meeting interrupted by Hindu extremists
Fifteen Christians were arrested for alleged forced conversions in Karnataka, India after the church they were praying in was surrounded by Hindu radicals.
Vatican denies responsibility for alleged child labour on Catholic land
The Vatican has denied responsibility for child labour that is allegedly taking place on church-owned land in Uganda, claiming it is the responsibility of the local church.
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.