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Bobby Jindal on Donald Trump's faith: 'It's all just a show'
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has accused Donald Trump of never having read the Bible and being a narcissist.
Assyrian Christians kidnapped by ISIS inch closer to freedom
ISIS has lowered its demands for their release.
What the new Homo Naledi species tells us about being human
Homo Naledi is like us, but not like us: slender, small-brained, with feet and hands like ours but curved fingers like those of apes.
ISIS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, US official says
Evidence which suggests ISIS are manufacturing and using chemical weapons is mounting, a US official has told the BBC.
Will Catholics rise to Pope Francis' refugee challenge?
Pope Francis has appealed to every Catholic parish in Europe to take in a family of refugees.
US government blocks release of new CIA torture details
Zubaydah lost one eye and was waterboarded 83 times in a single month while held by the CIA.
Migrants undeterred by storms in the Balkans and a Hungarian border fence
Authorities appear powerless to control Europe's human tide.
They buried their dead: New species of human ancestors discovered in Africa, changing the history of humankind
In an article on scientific journal eLife, scientists recently announced that a new of species of human ancestor, being called Homo naledi, was unearthed by Professor Lee Berger from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kayla Mueller: Christian aid worker killed by ISIS, not US airstrike
The American aid worker Kayla Mueller was killed by ISIS, not a coalition airstrike, it has been claimed today.
Syrian refugees are risking their souls in Europe, says Islamic State
The magazine of Islamic State said those who leave its domain were committing a "major sin".
Germany can take in half a million refugees annually for the next few years, says vice chancellor
German vice chancellor urged other European countries to increase their efforts to tackle the migrant crisis.
Evangelicals and LGBT unite against Northern Ireland same-sex marriage referendum
Evangelicals and LGBT activists are united in opposition to calls for a referendum on same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
EU chief wants Europe to take 160,000 refugees but promises tougher border controls
Jean-Claude Juncker is facing opposition from national leaders.
Syria: Russian troops are fighting alongside Assad regime
Russia sent two tank landing ships and cargo aircraft to Syria in the past day or so.
Ben Carson vows to overtake Donald Trump through 'slipstream' strategy, positive campaign
Controversial business tycoon Donald Trump is still leading the pack of Republican presidential contenders, but his closest rival is eyeing to grab the lead from him anytime soon.
Syria drone strike: Rights group brings legal action against UK government
A human rights group has launched legal action against the UK government over the recent drone strikes.