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US, Russian jets team up for first time to destroy ISIS oil field, pipelines in Syria
The Russian government is making progress in its bombing blitz against the extremist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Middle East.
Top al-Qaeda leader killed in clash with Syrian government forces in Aleppo
A senior commander of the global militant Islamist organization al-Qaeda has been killed in a clash with Syrian government forces.
Can this be Planet X, the bringer of doom? Strange fiery globe spotted in Florida sky
Did the mythical planet believed to be the bringer of doom on Earth just appear on the American sky?
Stop the talking. It is decision time for the Anglican Communion, says Archbishop
In his latest pastoral letter, Kenya Archbishop Eliud Wabukala says: "There is now a shared realisation that the time for dialogue is over and there must be a decision that will settle the future direction of the Communion and free us from being dragged down by controversy and confusion."
Russian plan to nuke London at height of Cold War bared in British expert's letter
Russian plotted a devastating attack that could have wiped out the United Kingdom's capital city, London, using nuclear bombs during the Cold War.
What Jesus can tell us about being human...
Today's mixture of individualism and consumerism is, if you ask me, pretty toxic to our conception of self. We are told we must be the best, have the best and do the best.
US announces deal to tackle Israeli-Palestinian violence in Jerusalem
The United States on Saturday proposed steps, including 24-hour video surveillance, to end weeks of violence over a Jerusalem site holy to Muslims and Jews.
ISIS plot to kill Christians in refugee camps revealed; trained killers could find their way to UK, paper warns
The Islamic State jihadist organisation is sending teams of trained assassins into refugee camps disguised as refugees to either kidnap or kill Christians, aid workers at a UN-run camp in Jordan revealed, according to the Sunday Express.
Tony Blair: 'Elements of truth' that Iraq war caused rise of ISIS
For the first time, former British prime minister Tony Blair said he's sorry for the "mistakes" made in the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. At the same time, he admitted partial responsibility for the rise of the Islamic State jihadist organisation.
Europe's leaders trade threats on eve of migrant talks
European leaders traded threats and reprimands on Saturday as thousands more migrants and refugees streamed into the Balkans on the eve of European Union talks aimed at agreeing on urgent action to tackle the crisis.
Strongest storm in history slams into Mexico but causes only minor damage
Hurricane Patricia, the strongest weather disturbance in recorded history, roared into the southwestern part of Mexico on Friday, bringing treacherous winds and rains to an area where luxury resorts and impoverished villages are located.
Final report from Synod urges 'pastoral discernment' on divorced and remarried Catholics
The Catholic Church moved to soften its stance banning remarried divorcees from Holy Communion and other sacraments. However, the three-week Synod on the Family in Rome has ended with no indications that a less hostile language on homosexuality is close to being adopted and with no change of mood on contraception.
US faith leaders sign pledge denouncing religious bigotry
Religious leaders from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths called on the nation protect the rights of all believers.
Catholics who remarry after divorce should have access to sacraments, says Cardinal
Cardinal Schönborn was speaking as the controversial Synod on the Family in Rome draws to a close this weekend.
Britain must restore human rights to top of foreign policy agenda, say MPs
The Government is wrong to ask the Foreign Office to make savings of up to 40 per cent of its budget within the next five years, a committee of MPs has said.
Obama drone teams think they have 'godlike powers' in killing their terrorist targets âreport
President Obama's team tasked with protecting US national security is reportedly over-reliant on killing suspected terrorists and often think they have "godlike powers,'' according to new classified documents published by the Intercept recently.