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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Obama in 2009 was a mistake â official
In his memoir, Geil Lundestad, who served as the director of the Nobel Institute for 25 years, said the awards committee hoped Obama will be garner support in his efforts against nuclear weapons after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, which Lundestad said did not happen at all.
Peshawar: Taliban gunmen kill 17 in attack on air force base mosque
Taliban gunmen stormed a Pakistani Air Force base early on Friday, killing at least 17 people, a military spokesman said, the deadliest attack on a military installation this year.
Burkina Faso coup leaders move to crush protests
At least three people have been killed and more than 60 injured.
Croatia closes Serbia crossings as migrants overwhelm borders
Migrants have been streaming into the country for two days.
Chileans pick through debris after earthquake and tsunami leave 11 dead
Aftershocks shook the South American country following Wednesday's quake.
Nepal: Freedom of religion now 'more at stake than ever'
Religious freedom in Nepal could be "severely curtailed" under new legislation, a country expert has warned.
Church in Wales shows support for same sex marriage
A straw poll of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales on same-sex marriage in church showed a narrow majority in favour
Syrian bishop: Watching Christians leave is 'an experience of death'
The solution to the Syrian crisis is political, not military, the Chaldean bishop of Aleppo has said.
Donald Trump's evangelical joy ride could be losing pace
The evangelical support for Republican candidate Donald Trump might not be as high as is being assumed as pollsters Gallup suggest his support is actually below average among religious Republicans.
Donald Trump finally reveals his favourite Bible verse, which is, 'Never bend to envy' â but there's a problem: It doesn't exist
Controversial Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump has said that his favorite book, but his supposed favorite Biblical verse cannot be found anywhere in the Holy Scriptures.
How to understand Justin Welby's vision for Christian unity
The Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to summon Anglican primates to a meeting at Canterbury to discuss the future of the Anglican Communion could lead to new Christian unity.
Chinese pastor missing as cross-removal campaign continues
Concern is growing for human rights activists and pastors embroiled in an ongoing church and cross demolition campaign on the east coast of China.
Burkina Faso in crisis as military takes power in coup
Demonstrations have taken place in favour of the ousted president.
Russia builds up Syria forces, proposes military talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he was considering the Kremlin proposal.
Russian comedians claim they pranked Elton John in gay rights call: 'I was Putin'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied that Putin had made the call.
Pope's visit to US may worsen Republican Party's problem with Hispanic voters
Pope Francis is expected to address immigration, the closest issue to Hispanics' hearts.