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160 mosques could close as France targets hate speech
France may shut mosques suspected of harbouring preachers with extremist views, according to one of the country's chief imams.
Japan's churches: Our country needs to face up to its past
Japanese churches have called on their government to face up to their country's war record and to introduce new 'anti-hate' laws.
Oscar Pistorius: Shock murder verdict will see him return to jail
South Africa Appeals court overturns previous conviction.
Police swoop on FIFA officials, arrest two in pre-dawn raid
Swiss authorities on Thursday detained two FIFA officials based on arrest requests submitted by the US Department of Justice, Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice said.
State of Texas launches legal bid to block Syrian refugees
A Texas state agency sued the US State Department, a relief agency and others in federal court on Wednesday.
Suspected attackers identified in California mass shooting
14 people died and 17 were wounded at a social services agency holiday event in San Bernardino.
British bombers make first air strikes on Syria after parliament vote
Tornado bombers took off from the RAF Akrotiri air base in Cyprus and attacked targets in Syria.
Russia says it has proof Turkey involved in Islamic State oil trade
Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday it had proof that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his family were benefiting from the illegal smuggling of oil from Islamic State-held territory in Syria and Iraq.
Christmas celebration banned in Italian school, prompting PM to slam headmaster
Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi is not happy with the decision made by the headmaster of Garofani comprehensive school in the small town of Rozzano to ban Christmas concerts and carols this year in the name of multiculturalism.
Has Ben Carson said he believes US Presidency is God's plan?
Ben Carson has put the success of his campaign down to a "force greater than myself."
Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met
Justin Welby has announced his support for UK air strikes in Syria, telling the House of Lords today that the criteria of a just war have been met.
Muslim guard hailed as hero for preventing ISIS suicide bomber from attacking packed Paris stadium
The Nov. 13 attacks in six major sites in Paris which left 130 dead could have been worse if not for the alertness and diligence of a security guard who stopped a terrorist from entering the Stade de France.
Syrian priest: 'We can destroy ISIS without bombing'
A Syrian priest has urged the UK not to undertake air strikes in his home country, as MPs meet today to vote on whether Britain should join the coalition against ISIS.
Christian girl, 8, stripped and beaten to punish uncle for dating Muslim
An eight-year old Christian girl has been beaten and striped naked in order to punish her uncle.
U.S. toughens requirements in visa waiver programme after Paris terror attacks
In a bid to keep out potential terrorists from the homeland, the Obama administration is now requiring countries participating in the visa waiver program to provide information about thousands of their nationals visiting the United States, including those which traditionally enjoy visa-free travel to the country.
Christmas toned down in Bethlehem as violence escalates
Christmas is damped in Bethlehem after the Palestinian Authority asked governing bodies to tone down public celebrations this year as violence escalates between Palestinians and Israel, according to RNS.