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Cuba says Obama can visit, but not interfere
U.S. President Barack Obama is welcome to visit Cuba but not to meddle in its internal affairs, a senior foreign ministry official said on Wednesday on the eve of the first anniversary of the two countries' historic rapprochement.
Sweden: Islamic State letters threaten beheadings for non-believers
The letters carry the emblem of the terrorist organisation and threaten to decapitate .non-believers.
Baghdad Christians under more pressure as women warned to wear veils
The posters have been placed near churches and in areas where there are still Christian communities.
Franklin Graham: 'I'm sick of hearing about Islam'
The Samaritan's Purse founder says "it is a very real threat to the world and to our security here at home".
Admitting you're a conservative evangelical Christian is harder than coming out as gay, says author
It's hard to admit today that you are a conservative evangelical Christian than come out as gay, lesbian or transgender.
Swiss police hunt 4 ISIS suspects, raise alert level after CIA bares new terror plot
The Geneva police is hunting for at least four suspects linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) and possibly involved directly in the November 13 deadly attacks in Paris after government raised its level of alert and intensified collaboration with other European nations facing threats from the terror group.
U.S.-led coalition shifts focus to moving targets in Iraq and Syria to disrupt ISIS oil smuggling
The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State has shifted its strategy in the past months, attacking not just infrastructure and destination sites but as well moving targets in Iraq and Syria, according to data obtained by the USA Today.
Canada's Trudeau tells first batch of Syrian refugees: 'You're safe and home now'
At least 163 Syrian refugees who landed recently in Toronto received warm welcome from no less than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who handed them winter coats while assuring of their safety in their "new home,'' CNN reported.
'Satanic' Islam sermon trial: Verdict expected in January
The verdict on Pastor James McConnell, who is accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam, will not be delivered until next month.
Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.
Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: 'God's blessing will be greater for those who forgive'
A powerful Christmas message has been delivered a young Iraqi refugee calling for the forgiveness of ISIS.
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.
Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.
Zimbabwean pastor arrested for criticising Mugabe
A Zimbabwean pastor has been arrested and charged after protesting against president Robert Mugabe.
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."
Ugandan policeman killed after converting from Islam to Christianity
A policeman has been killed after converting from Islam to Christianity in eastern Uganda.