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The state of Israel 'has every right' to exist and prosper, says Pope
Pope Francis told a delegation from the World Jewish Congress: "To attack Jews is anti-Semitism, but an outright attack on the State of Israel is also anti-Semitism."
Christians and Muslims murdered in sectarian violence in Central Africa
Three Muslim officials were taken hostage and killed. Three Christians were then also killed in a revenge attack in the CAR capital, Bangui.
Obvious Muslim deception: Bearded 'children' begging for money, refugee status in Sweden
Men sporting beards but posing as young-aged refugees are invading Sweden begging for money and support for their claims to stay in the country.
Nigeria: Hundreds of hostages rescued from Boko Haram
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 people from Boko Haram around the group's Sambisa forest stronghold, the army said.
3,000-year-old seal of King Solomon unearthed from Jerusalem's Temple Mount
A rare artifact dating to the period of biblical kings David and Solomon has been unearthed for the first time from the soils of Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
Coptic Christians targeted for kidnappings in Egypt
Police complacency toward the kidnapping of coptic Christians in Egypt has fostered a climate of impunity, according to Christian persecution charity.
Australia bans 'flush Qur'an down toilet' ads for atheist campaigner
The ban on adverts for a speaking tour by Sam Harris has led to protests by promoters arguing that the ban amounts to censorship.
Christians given hope by Pakistan Supreme Court ruling against blasphemy
The Supreme Court has urged the government to conduct a major review of people who are in prison charged with blasphemy
'Three parent babies': UK becomes first country to legalise controversial procedure
The UK today becomes the first country in the world to allow the creation of a baby from the DNA of three parents.
We wanted nuclear deterrent against Iraq, says former Iranian president
Iran considered pursuing a nuclear deterrent when it began its nuclear programme in the 1980s, during an eight-year war with Iraq.
Arch-rivals Saudi Arabia, Iran to discuss Syria face-to-face for first time
It will be the two rivals' first meeting to discuss the four-year-long war.
'Halloween Revolt': FBI warns police of possible attacks by anarchists at end of month
The FBI has issued a warning to all police departments in the US that an anarchist group may be planning to ambush the police on Halloween.
US House panel vows to 'dig deep' into abortion industry following shocking revelations in sting videos
A US House committee will soon start investigating the abortion industry and organizations that received organs and other parts from aborted babies.
Burn babies? 'Desperate' US abortionist wonders what to do with huge stock of foetal tissues in freezers
An abortionist has emerged to explain that she was "desperate" to find a way to dispose of aborted baby parts in her facility after she had difficulty finding any businesses that wanted to work with her.
Colorado baker appeals court ruling forcing him to make same-sex wedding cakes even if this violates his religious beliefs
A Christian baker in Colorado has filed an appeal to overturn a ruling that ordered him to make wedding cakes to same-sex couples despite that it would violate his religious beliefs.
Downfall of European Union seen with leaders' decision to welcome migrants
The massive influx of migrants from the Middle East to Europe could lead to the "political and cultural downfall" of the European Union, a veteran columnist of The Telegraph, a British publication, warned.