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'Will he recognise me?' Korean families reunite after 65 years
Family members have been separated for more than six decades since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Canada election: Justin Trudeau topples PM Harper in shock win
Trudeau's victory returns a touch of glamour, youth and charisma to Ottawa.
Britain will fete China's president in spite of human rights concerns
The visit has been criticised by human rights activists who accuse Cameron of turning a blind eye to abuses.
New Catholic Church statistics reveal cultural shift away from ordination
The number of Catholics around the world is growing, new statistics show, but the Church is failing to keep up with this growth.
Pope Francis on alien life possibility: Let's 'stick' to what scientists say but at the same time keep faith in God
In an interview with French journalist Caroline Pigozzi of Paris Match, the Pope was asked if he believes there could be other thinking beings in outer space, given the recent discovery of the new planet, Kepler 452 B, which has striking similarities to Earth.
Former Catholic schoolboy wanted to become a priest, but converted to Islam and joined al-Qaeda
Twenty-six year old Lucas Kinney, the son of a British film director, has been revealed to be the figurehead for al-Qaeda in Syria, according to Daily Mail.
Religious freedom abuses at risk of increasing in Vietnam
Religious freedom in Vietnam could be at risk of greater restrictions as the draft Law on Belief and Religion is finalised this month.
Christian teacher abducted by al-Shabaab rescued in Somalia
A Kenyan Christian teacher has been rescued from al-Shabaab after being kidnapped by the Islamist militant group last week.
Christian evangelist found dead after debating Muslims in Uganda
A pastor and evangelist was found dead after taking part in a debate between Christians and Muslims in eastern Uganda last month.
ISIS video purports to show Christian man being beheaded in Libya
ISIS have released another video showing the beheading of a Christian man who identified as being a citizen of South Sudan.
Indonesia: 10 churches to be shut, yielding to hardline Muslim demands
Authorities in Aceh, Indonesia have shut down several churches days after churches were burned down by a mob of extremist Muslims.
Conservative evangelicals celebrate election of 'living out' leaders to CofE synod
All three Living Out leaders admit to same-sex attraction but live out a lifestyle in which they consciously "help Christian brothers and sisters who experience same-sex attraction stay faithful to biblical teaching."
Christians criticise South African Church for allowing gay marriages, ordination of openly homosexual ministers
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) in South Africa is drawing sharp criticisms from Christians and Roman Catholics for its recent decision to recognize gay marriages, and to allow the ordination of openly homosexual ministers without requiring them to be celibate.
Jill and Derick Dillard offer refunds after their mission work is criticised
Jill and Derick Dillard, of Duggar family fame, are offering refunds to fans who have donated to fund their missionary work in Central America.
UK to block passports of under-18s at risk of embracing terrorism
The Government has today launched its new counter-terror strategy in an attempt to "confront and defeat" all forms of extremism, the Prime Minister's office announced.
Hole as big as '50 Earths' forms in sun's outer layer, triggering ultrafast solar wind that's causing brighter auroras
The gap in the sun's magnetic field has triggered an ultrafast solar wind or what is known to be a "geomagnetic storm," which in turn has been causing much longer and brighter auroras over the northernmost reaches of the Earth.