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Squatter hid in church attic for three years
A man had been living in the attic of a church for three years, before being found by an airconditioning repairman on Tuesday.
Mother of Saudi man facing beheading and crucifixion appeals to Obama
In her first interview with international media, the mother of a man sentenced to a brutal death in Saudi Arabia has urged President Obama to call for her son's release.
Polygamy a more serious problem than marriage after divorce warns African cardinal
Cardinal admits that in Europe, divorce and remarriage is a real concern but in Africa, polygamy is a much more pressing problem.
Catholic divide deepens as traditionalists call for Synod walkout
The Catholic Church moved closer to a split over homosexuality and marriage after divorce today after traditionalists called for a walk out by "faithful" bishops at the Synod on the Family in Rome.
Lesbian couple show 'true colours' in new attack on Christian county clerk Kim Davis
The founder of a law firm representing defiant Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis accused a same-sex couple who filed a suit against her for forcing their beliefs on her.
Ben Carson, using 'slipstream strategy,' now just 1 point behind Donald Trump in Republican race
The poll showed Carson with a 23-percent rating, just one percentage point behind Trump's 24 percent.
Male, female sailors to have same uniforms as US Navy adopts 'gender-blind' policy
The US Navy has introduced unisex uniforms that will be implemented starting next year, according to a new policy ordered by Navy Sec. Ray Mabus.
Peace in Myanmar edges closer as eight armed groups sign ceasefire deal
Myanmar's government and eight armed ethnic groups have signed a ceasefire agreement.
Syrian rebels battle Islamic State as Russia-backed regime prepares assault on them all
Islamic State militants battled rival insurgent groups on Wednesday north of Aleppo.
'It's unconstitutional': Religious pregnancy centres file suit vs. California abortion law
Two religious pregnancy centers have filed a lawsuit against a new California law that orders all health facilities in the state to notify clients of the availability of abortion services.
Iran dealt 'psychological blow' by ISIS with killing of Iranian general â US intelligence
The loss of Iran's senior commander on the ground recently was deemed by the US intelligence as a 'psychological blow' to the elements supporting the Assad regime.
More ISIS horror stories: Women fed, then told they just ate meat of their own children
Islamic State militants have reportedly fed a starving mother the meat of her own three-year old boy whom she had not seen since being kidnapped by the militants some months back.
Christian teenager who escaped Boko Haram witnessed beheadings and forced conversions to Islam
A girl kidnapped by Boko Haram escaped by walking seven hours through forest at night with her mother and five younger brothers.
CAR: Despite renewed violence, Pope Francis will still visit and 'bless every Central African'
Pope Francis still plans to visit the Central African Republic, despite a bout of renewed violence in the capital, Bangui.
Pope Francis asks for forgiveness in unprepared remarks at Vatican
Pope Francis has publicly asked for forgiveness for the scandals that have hit the Vatican recently.
Archbishop of Aleppo: Save Syria from fundamentalist, jihadist mercenaries
The Syrian Archbishop Jeanbart of Aleppo called the West to act to save Syria from the "fundamentalist, jihadist mercenaries who are killing anyone who would speak of freedom, citizenship, religious freedom and democracy."