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Myanmar: World leaders celebrate Aung San Suu Kyi's victory
The party of democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi has won a majority in Myanmar's parliament, the election commission said on Friday, giving it enough seats to elect its chosen candidate to the presidency when the new legislature convenes next year.
US airstrikes likely killed 'Jihadi John'
The United States on Thursday carried out an air strike in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John," who participated in gruesome videos showing the killings of American and British hostages, officials said.
Swastika-stamped pills resembling Ecstasy sweeping Iceland, putting people in state of delirium
A new pill emblazoned with a 'Swastika' and laced with LSD that puts people in a state of aggressive delirium and causes one to foam at the mouth is spreading rapidly across Iceland, worrying parents and prompting authorities to call for vigilance particularly among young people.
Russia building weapons that can penetrate any missile defences, bares Putin
If the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), led by the United States of America, is trying to build a formidable missile defense program, Russia is out to develop weapons that can penetrate it.
Bishop criticises UK government over climate change ahead of major Paris talks
The Bishop of Salisbury says "uncertainty about the Government's domestic commitment to renewable energy [is] puzzling".
Ten photographers using their talents for God's glory
Ten photo journalists are auctioning off their work to raise awareness for the work of international development agency Christian Aid.
Senior American church leader says there's no battle between science and faith
Faith and reason are complementary and compatible paths toward the knowledge of truth
Churches push for Europe-wide 'humanitarian visas' for refugees
Protestant churches in Italy have pushed for "humanitarian visas" to be issued to migrants across Europe.
Jerusalem: Would an 'international city' be the answer to Israeli-Palestinian clash?
The status quo is breaking down â and innovative, hopeful and daring solutions might be the only way forward
Anglican membership figures could be out by millions
According to official Anglican Communion figures, the estimated number of Anglicans in the world today is about 80 million. However problems with the reliability of the figures mean the number of active Anglicans could be far lower.
Hillsong album review: Open Heaven / River Wild
Pounding drums, wall-of-sound style guitars and layers of synthesisers wrap around the vocals, all backed up by the stadium full of voices
#ModiNotWelcome: Crowds gather to protest religious intolerance in India
Crowds demonstrated outside Downing Street today in protest at ongoing religious persecution in India.
Migrant woman leaves sanctuary of Arizona church for first time in 15 months
An immigrant from Mexico who has been living in an Arizona Church to avoid deportation has left its sanctuary for the first time in 15 months, following an agreement with immigration officials, her attorney has said.
Pope Francis: Gadgets are ruining family life
Addiction to gadgets can ruin family life, Pope Francis has said at his weekly audience in St Peter's Square, comparing modern children to pensioners.
North Korea: 150 interfaith religious leaders gather in 'most oppressive country in the world'
A historic meeting of 150 religious leaders was held in North Korea this week, despite continued systematic persecution in the country.
Former abbot under investigation for embezzlement
The former head of the world famous Roman Catholic Benedictine abbey of Montecassino, which was destroyed in World War Two and rebuilt, is under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement.