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We've grown up in the shadow of war... and here's another one
Not everyone who opposes bombing is a terrorist sympathiser. Not everyone who supports bombing is a bloodthirsty warmonger.
Russia says its warplane was deliberately shot down, accuses NATO of politically covering Turkey
Russia on Thursday said that NATO knew but would not provide any opinion over the downing of its warplane by Turkey last month, which it claimed was done on purpose.
Archaeologists discover rare seal belonging to biblical King
A rare seal impression bearing the name of biblical King Hezekiah has been found in Jerusalem, archaeologists announced on Wednesday.
ISIS has 300 supporters in U.S. â a third of them women â who interact mostly via Twitter, study shows
The Islamic State (ISIS) has at least 300 supporters in the United Statesâone-third of them womenâand the number is rising as these supporters spread propaganda and hunt for other recruits, a new study from the George Washington University disclosed.
'No more silence': Spanish evangelicals demonstrate against Christian persecution
Around 250 Spanish evangelicals rallied in Madrid last week in support of church-goers victimized for their faith
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.