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Planned Parenthood shooting: Police officer who died was church pastor
Three people died and nine were injured in the attacks. A 59-year-old man, Robert Lewis Dear, has been arrested.
Boko Haram suicide bomb kills 21 pilgrims
The attackers targeted a Shia Muslim procession in the village of Dakasoye.
Labour should allow MPs free vote on Syria, says John McDonnell
The move follow reports that some of his colleagues might quit if forced to vote against bombing.
Gunman attacks Colorado Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
The attack left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities have said.
Protesters attack Christmas tree, venting fury in aftermath of 2014 police shooting of Chicago teen
Protesters in Chicago destroyed a Christmas tree at Millennium Park after a a black teenager was shot by a police officer.
Anti-Islam group publishes, then deletes names of Muslim supporters of alleged Shariah courts in Texas
An anti-Islam organization in Irving, Texas published the names and addresses of more than 60 Muslims and their sympathizers on its Facebook page but deleted them after a backlash.
Switzerland bans the burqua, imposes £6,500 fine on Muslim women wearing full-body garment in public
Women from the Middle East might be prohibited from being seen without their burqua on, but in the region of Ticino in Switzerland, Muslim women will no longer be allowed to wear their full-body garments in shops, restaurants, public buildings, and other similar places.
Indonesia: Muslim group launches global anti-ISIS campaign
A worldwide anti-ISIS campaign has been launched in Indonesia by Islam's largest organisation, the New York Times reports.
Norwegian Christian couple accused of 'indoctrinating' children have them removed
An extraordinary row has erupted over the removal by Norway's child welfare services of the five children of a Pentecostal Christian couple.
German church converted to house 50 refugees wins round local community
A church in Germany has won round its local community after causing uproar when it suspended its Sunday services in order to house fifty refugees.
Religious education is outdated and needs overhaul, says study
The RE For REal study says that RE is currently a "20th century settlement for a 21st century reality".
Book criticising Islam withdrawn over controversy
Michel Onfray said that that "no debate is possible" in France after the Paris attacks on November 13.
Public sex abuse inquiry to focus first on Anglican and Catholic churches
Justice Lowell Goddard said the five-year inquiry is the most wide-ranging ever of its kind in England and Wales and will consist of 12 separate investigations that will also look into public institutions and people of "public prominence".
El Salvador Priest suspended over sexual abuse
"We will not cover up cases of abuse of minors" says the Church
O Come, O Come Emmanuel: The 10 greatest versions of the best carol in time for Advent
Advent is a special time, full of anticipation, longing, waiting, preparing and expecting the coming of the saviour of the world.
Welby: ISIS needs theological and military response
The prospect of war with Syria raises "distinct theological and religious" issues, the archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.