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Obama: Christianity can lead to an 'us-versus-them' mentality
President Obama suggested that Christians who take their religion seriously can often adopt an "us versus them" mentality, in an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson.
Israel: Stabbings as violence flares in Palestinian 'Day of Rage'
Attacks have left two dead and many wounded as unrest mounts following protests in the Temple Mount area.
Pro-Islam books used in US schools found to violate Constitution as protests mount
An international organization based in Tennessee has called on Gov. Bill Haslam, the State Legislature and the state Department of Educcation to investigate textbooks and instructional materials related to history, geography and social studies subjects, saying that these are filled with pro-Islam teachings that violate the US Constitution.
European Union plan to deport 400,000 asylum seekers from Africa uncovered
The European Union plans to deport thousands of migrants back to their home countries within weeks, according to a leaked document to the London Times.
Alabama judge: US Supreme Court â not states â should issue gay marriage licences
A probate judge in Alabama is asking the state Supreme Court to issue an order that will recognize same-sex marriage licenses but will bar its issuance in the state.
India: Who are the Hindu nationalists targeting Christians and Muslims for conversion?
An Hindu nationalist group wants minority Muslims and Christians to accept that India is a nation of Hindus and is pushing some of them to convert.
Turkey blames Islamic State for deadly Ankara bomb attack
Opponents have vented anger at President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at funerals, universities and courthouses.
California bans use of offensive 'R' word, drawing praise from Native Americans
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Sunday prohibiting public schools from using the term "Redskins" as athletic team names, mascots or nicknames.
Openly gay clergy celebrate election victories to CofE General Synod
At least four openly gay clergymen have been elected to the General Synod of the Church of England.
Results on investigations into fragments of the True Cross coming soon
Oxford University has launched a centre to study ancient Christian relics such as bones claimed to be those of St John of the Gospels, John the Baptist and fragments purported to be from the true Cross.
Latest stem cell research takes Britain 'dangerously close to Planned Parenthood tragedy,' says Christian charity
A new clinical trial has been accused of taking Britain "dangerously close to planned parenthood" by the CEO of a leading Christian charity.
Vatican rejects prospective ambassador 'because he is gay'
The Vatican has rejected France's proposed ambassador to Vatican City allegedly because he is gay, despite him being Catholic and celibate.
Female Christian missionary shot dead in Haiti
Roberta Edwards, 55, director of SonLight Children's Home, was murdered in the Haiti capital of Port-au-Prince while driving to a petrol station.
Avoid conspiracies, Pope tells Synod fathers in Rome
Thirteen traditionalists have written to Pope Francis warning him that the Synod on the Family is being manipulated by "progressives".
ISIS threatens to kill 180 Assyrian Christians held hostage
Islamic State has threatened to execute 180 Assyrian Christians held hostage by the jihadist group if a multi-million dollar ransom sum is not paid.
India: Catholic charity stops all adoptions to avoid gay parents
Mother Teresa's charity, The Missionaries of Charity, has deregistered 13 orphanages from adoption services in India due to single and divorced people being allowed to adopt.