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Near all-time low: Only 1 in every 5 Americans trust their government, Pew survey shows
The poll, conducted on 6,000 participants from August 27 to October 4, revealed that only one in every five, or 19 percent of Americans, trust the government always or most of the time.
Russian warplane shot down by Turkish jets
Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border on Tuesday after repeated warnings over air space violations, but Moscow said it could prove the jet had not left Syrian air space.
'Clock boy': Ahmed Mohamed seeks $15m from city and school
The Muslim boy who was arrested when his teacher mistook a homemade clock for a bomb has demanded $15m (£10m) in compensation.
Assad credits Russian airstrikes for tipping the balance in Syria's favour in civil war
Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad said Russian airstrikes in Syria are more effective than those of the US-led coalition because Moscow coordinates with his government.
Obama: 'As long as I'm president, U.S. will be a welcoming place for millions fleeing violence around the world'
Pres. Barack Obama said Saturday America cannot turn its sight away from the plight of the refugees as long as he is president, dismissing calls for a halt to Syrian and Iraqi refugees entering the United States in the light of the terror attacks by the Islamic State (ISIS).
Queen to speak at General Synod
The Queen will attend a service at Westminster Abbey and then deliver a speech at Church House this morning to inaugurate the General Synod, the governing body of the Church of England.
Now, 'recognising homosexuality as disordered makes you disordered,' says book author
Homophobia, the fear of hatred of homosexuals, is a mental disorder, according to Italian researchers.
'Lonely and isolated': Obama losing public opinion on refugee issue, journalists say
United States President Barack Obama may have been popular in his country and the international community, but when it comes to the issue of Syrian refugees, he is on his own.
Donald Trump wants water torture back, says 'it's peanuts' compared to what ISIS is doing â chopping off people's heads
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump is not about to soften up in his proposals on how to combat terrorism in the United States.
Beleaguered Christian army pleads for U.S. military aid to defend land against ISIS
A small beleaguered group of battle-tested Christian fighters in Iraq is pleading for U.S. military assistance as it has run out of weapons and ammunition to fight the advancing horde of Islamic State (ISIS) barbarians out to seize its enclave in the Ninevah Plains.
Armed protesters gather outside Texas mosque to stop 'Islamisation of America'
A group of protestors bearing guns, American flag and some wearing military camouflage uniforms while others are masked gathered outside the Islamic Center in Iriving in Texas Saturday to "Stop the Islamization of America," protest the entry of Syrian refugees in the United States.
In Iowa, Christians find it hard to show compassion to refugees amid terror fears
Some Christians in Iowa are struggling to be compassionate towards refugees as they face fears of another terror attack following the recent mass shootings and bombing in France and Mali.
ISIS loses two key Syrian towns to government forces
ISIS have received another setback in Syria after government forces and allied militia captured two towns in the west of the country.
Kenya priests sue for libel over homosexuality charges
Three Kenyan priests suspended by their diocese for "the sin of homosexuality" are suing for an apology and exemplary damages for libel.
Rare New Testament fragment found on eBay
A rare Greek New Testament papyrus with lines from St John's Gospel has been rescued from sale on eBay.
New fears that UK faith schools are under threat
A Church of England diocese has complained to education secretary Nicky Morgan warning that faith schools are under threat.