World
State torture, rape and murder? As long as you pay up, the World Bank doesn't mind
The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights has launched a swingeing attack on the World Bank.
One in three US adults do not believe in evolution, says new survey
Nearly a third of American adults take a creationist view of the universe and oppose the Darwinian view of evolution, believing humans and other living things have "existed in their present form since the beginning of time," according to new research.
Indonesia begins church demolitions under Islamist pressure
Authorities in Indonesia's Aceh province have demolished three churches, claiming that they lacked the proper building permits.
Highly respected Church of England bishop was a paedophile
The shocking revelations about the late Bishop George Bell came after the Church of England disclosed it had apologised and paid damages to a survivor.
Al Mohler: Contraceptives and divorce led to same-sex marriage
A leading Southern Baptist theologian and commentator is to issue a call for "faithful, biblical witness" in a book to be released next week.
Urgent debate on Chinese human rights to be held in Parliament today
The detention of hundreds of Chinese human rights lawyers and defenders will be the subject of an urgent House of Commons debate today on the deteriorating human rights situation in China, as President Xi continues his four-day state visit to the UK.
Joe Biden admits he is 'out of time' to mount a presidential campaign
Biden's announcement removes one of Hillary Clinton's biggest potential obstacles to the party's nomination.
Pakistan to tell US it won't accept limits on tactical nuclear arms
Pakistan insists smaller weapons would deter a sudden attack by its bigger neighbour India.
UN Secretary General's visit fails to calm Israel-Palestine tensions
After two days of discussions he appeared no nearer to ending weeks of Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Palestinian activists incite terror, post video on social media on how to stab Jews
Palestinian activists are reportedly inciting terror against the Israelis by posting videos and photos on social media that show detailed instructions on "how to stab a Jew.''
US deploying 300 troops to Cameroon to counter threats from Boko Haram jihadist group
The United States is deploying 300 armed US forces personnel to Cameron to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Indiana pizza owners bullied, threatened after stating that they would not cater to same-sex weddings
The owner of Memories Pizza in Indiana did not "cater" to a same-sex wedding as claimed but he continues to serve to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation.
Texas defunds Planned Parenthood for 'barbaric' harvesting of baby body parts, other violations
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that the state will defund Planned Parenthood over undercover videos that allegedly showed harvesting of baby body parts.
Secret Service to secure Donald Trump and Ben Carson amid fears that ISIS terrorists are targeting them
Republican presidential aspirants Donald Trump and Ben Carson will soon receive protection from the Secret Service due to increasing threats to their lives.
Donald Trump's 'political brilliance': Outsider beating seasoned politicians 'simply by being himself'
For famous conservative radio host and political commentator Rush Limbaugh, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is one outstanding political figure.
Britain is at risk of becoming 'an accomplice to the Chinese dictatorship' say activists
Britain is at risk of becoming "an accomplice to the Chinese dictatorship" a key civil rights activist has said, as President Xi begins his four-day state visit to the UK this week.