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Pastor Saeed Abedini treated like 'a pawn in a game of chess', wife says
American pastor Saeed Abedini is being treated like a "pawn in a game of chess," his wife has said, following the Iranian president's offer to release him in return for Iranians being held in the US.
Israel's Christian school strike ends, but funding threats remain
The strike has lasted more than a month and was sparked by cuts that Christian leaders said were discriminatory.
Obama: ISIS is 'apocalyptic cult'
Islamic State is an "apocalyptic cult" whose mass slaughters are an "assault on all humanity", US President Barack Obama said in a strong address before the UN General Assembly on Monday.
Corbyn to promise he will not impose his views on the Labour Party
Critics say Corbyn's approach could cause confusion about party policy and deepen internal divisions.
Afghan Taliban seize northern city in blow to government
The insurgents raised their banner over the square and freed hundreds of fellow militants from jail.
Pope Francis wades into US gay marriage debate after historic visit
Francis said government officials should be able to refrain from actions that violate their beliefs.
Dublin to host next World Meeting of Families
The head of the Pontifical Council for Families disclosed the 2018 meeting will be in Dublin at the end of the concluding Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in Philadelphia in the US yesterday.
Pakistani army warns Christians of possible ISIS attacks
Islamic State could soon be launching a wave of attacks on Christians in Pakistan, the country's military has warned.
Syria: Why leaving a brutal dictator in power might be the right thing to do
Vladimir Putin has made a potentially game-changing intervention in Syria on the side of President Bashar al-Assad.
'God bless the military' sign in US Marine base violates Constitution, group claims
A group has asked the US Marines to remove a billboard that says "God Bless the Military, Their Families and the Civilians Who Work With Them" inside its base in Hawaii.
Church schools are struggling to recruit Christian headteachers
The Church of England is struggling to find enough Christian headteachers to lead its 4,700 primary and secondary schools.
Pope tells Argentine family who travelled 13,000 miles to see him: 'You are crazy'
A family from Buenos Aires, Argentina, drove 13,000 miles using a VW Kombi just to meet Pope Francis in Philadelphia, a feat which the Pontiff described as "crazy."
'Pastor' and 'brother' Pope Francis touches inmates' lives in visit to Philadelphia prison
On his last day on his US visit on Sunday, Pope Francis visited a correctional facility and met a baby dressed like him in Philadelphia.
Central African Republic: Muslims attack Christian neighbourhood in latest sectarian violence
Muslims attacked a mainly Christian neighbourhood in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR) yesterday after a Muslim was killed and his body dumped near the airport.
Clashes at Temple Mount as Jewish and Muslim festivals collide
Muslim-Jewish clashes continued on Temple Mount in Jerusalem this morning after police last night restricted access to the site, which is holy to both religions, to Muslim men aged over 50 and women of all ages.
British troops deployed to help fight Islamic extremists in Somalia
British troops will be sent to fight Islamic militants in Somalia, David Cameron has announced.