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Tornadoes and floods across the South claim eight lives
The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes hit multiple cities in the greater Dallas area on Saturday evening, and there were reports of widespread damage and flooding.
Pope urges solution to crisis for US-bound Cuban migrants
Nicaragua has refused to let the growing number of Cubans trying to reach the United States who have become stuck in Costa Rica pass through its territory. About 5,000 Cubans are estimated to be on the border.
A year in film: the Christian themes in 2015's biggest movies â Part One
A chance to reflect on what we've enjoyed on the big screen, and also on some of the Christian or religious themes that the big releases have incorporated...
U.S. army deserter Bowe Bergdahl recalls ordeal as Taliban prisoner for 5 years
American soldier Bowe Bergdahl who has been a captive of the Taliban militants for five years and now facing a court martial for desertion and misbehaviour after his escape, disclosed of his ordeal and how he has been interrogated with ridiculous questions by his captors.
President Obama's Christmas Eve message on Christian persecution sounds 'strange,' even 'crazy' to critics
Conservative critics remained dubious of the real intention of U.S. President Barack Obama even after he issued a statement on Christmas Eve denouncing the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
ISIS leader Baghdadi threatens to attack Israel 'soon,' urges Saudis to overthrow their rulers
Making a rare public address on Christmas Day, the leader of the self-declared Islamic State (ISIS) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi threatened to launch an attack on Israel in the coming days and called on Saudis to overthrow their rulers.
Muslims boycott UK counter-extremism strategy Prevent
Fewer than one in ten of the extremism tip-offs made under the programme come from faith or community leaders within the Muslim community
CofE to fast track black and Asian clergy into leadership
The Church of England is to fast-track black and ethnic minority clergy into leadership after fears of institutional racism.
Gay CofE priest says decision to ban him may encourage people to 'think again'
The Church of Engand priest banned from taking services after he married his partner last year has said he has no need to be angry, because so many people are angry on his behalf.
ISIS may be trafficking body parts, document reveals
ISIS have sanctioned the harvesting of human organs in a previously undisclosed ruling by the group's Islamic scholars, raising concerns that the violent extremist group may be trafficking body parts.
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strikes
A top Syrian rebel leader and head of the most powerful insurgent group in the eastern suburbs of Damascus was killed in an aerial raid that targeted the group's headquarters, rebel sources and the Syrian army said on Friday.
Breakaway Muslim group kill nine in Philippines
A breakaway Muslim rebel group killed nine civilians in the southern Philippines in a series of attacks on Christmas eve, officials said on Saturday.
Iraqi troops close in on ISIS in Ramadi
Iraqi troops have pushed deeper into the heart of the last remaining district held by Islamic State in the city of Ramadi, an army spokesman said on Saturday.
Assad looks to victory as Syrian fighters evacuated
Syrian Islamist fighters are to be evacuated from rebel-held areas in a UN-brokered deal which marks a significant victory of President Bashar al-Assad.
Christians worldwide plan protests after Norway seizes 5 kids due to 'Christian indoctrination'
Christians around the world are planning to stage peaceful protests outside Norwegian embassies to call for the release of five children who were seized by Norway's child welfare services for supposedly being subjected to "Christian radicalisation and indoctrination."
Pope condemns 'monstrous evil' and terrorism in Christmas message
The Pope today spoke out for the millions of people being persecuted for their faith and condemned the "monstrous evil" in our midst.