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Iran defies U.N. anew, test-fires mid-range ballistic missile that has capability to carry a nuke warhead
The Islamic Republic has once again defied international agreements and the United Nations (UN) council resolution when it carried out another mid-range ballistic missile test, just barely over a month since it launched the first one.
'Open borders or die': Muslim migrants send chilling message at Macedonian border
More than 200 Muslim migrants who attempted to cross the Macedonia border have been stopped in their tracks after displaying an "Open borders or Die'' banner during confrontation with policemen and border guards.
Muslims in U.S. well-educated, helping in fight vs. terrorism, Pew survey shows
Muslims in the US have proven to be well educated people who help in the fight against global terrorism, according to researches collated by CNN.
Almost all Muslims worldwide abhor ISIS for its brutal acts that violate Islamic tenets, study shows
A recently released survey by the Pew Research Center showed that there is much disdain against the ISIS is predominantly Muslim countries.
Tyson Fury: Why I don't want him banned, even though I'm offended
As a gay Christian, I'm offended by what Tyson Fury said - but we shouldn't ban him from the BBC's Sports Personality
Donald Trump claims banning Muslims from entering US 'not about religion'
Donald Trump defended his call to ban all Muslims from entering the USA, claiming it was not to do with religion, but security.
Put down those phones for Christmas, says Archbishop of York
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has called for a Christmas mobile phone and tablet switch-off as a new survey showed a quarter of the UK admitted to checking emails on Christmas Day.
Helping 'wuff' sleepers in the heart of London
A day centre for homeless dogs opens, believed to be the first in London.
Most countries fail to respect rights of atheists - report
The barbarity of Islamic State and the murders of humanist bloggers in Bangladesh are among the persecution meted out to atheists and agnostics this year.
Pakistan: Thousands of Christians could be homeless as slums targeted for destruction
The Pakistani government is cracking down on slums in Islamabad over fears that the Christian population could overtake the Muslim-majority.
Stained-glass ceiling is real, no increase in women leaders in over a decade - Duke University
The number of women in church leadership roles in America has barely grown since 1998, according a study by Duke University.
#MyTreedom: Facebook campaign uses Christmas trees to highlight global persecution
As Christian persecution in the middle east grows, foreign affairs journalist Lisa Daftari has launched a facebook campaign seeking to both raise awareness and reduce fear through solidarity.
Child sex abuse allegations against dead priest 'credible'
More than ten years after a popular American Roman Catholic priest's death, an allegation of sexual abuse on a minor against him has been found to be credible.
Catholic churches in Chennai cancel Christmas to serve flood victims
Catholic churches in Southern India have cancelled Christmas in order to serve victims of the worst flooding in Chennai for over a century.
Arab-looking U.S. doctor wearing Muslim garb detained at Houston airport, a victim of racial profiling
A Muslim-American doctor, who heads an anti-Muslim radicalization organization in the U.S., was detained at a Houston airport after he arrived from Newark.
U.S. House passes bill to tighten visa waiver programme affecting U.S. travel of citizens from 38 countries
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would tighten restrictions on travel to the United States by citizens from 38 countries under the Visa Waiver Program.