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70 Syrian and Iraqi migrants rescued from sinking boat

Romania's coast guard rescued 70 migrants - mostly Syrians and Iraqis - packed on to a small fishing boat that was in danger of sinking

Boris Nemtsov shooting: Police hunt for killers of Russian opposition leader

Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis, was shot dead steps from the Kremlin in a murder that underscored the risks taken by the Russian opposition.

'Jihadi John' photo: First adult picture in baseball cap revealed

British television broadcast the first picture of Mohammed Emwazi as a student on Friday, showing the man identified as the Islamic State "Jihadi John" killer with a mustache and goatee beard wearing a large baseball cap.

Vatican explains Pope Francis 'Mexicanisation' comment

Religious groups back Muslim woman turned away at Abercrombie

Magistrates to opt out of gay marriage ceremonies in NC

Muslim site predicts Jesus will return in 2022

Two women on death row put faith in God, believe they will not be executed

Texas mum pulls gun on her daughter's 14-yr-old rival

Texas mum pulls gun on her daughter's rival

David Cameron vows to hunt down 'Jihadi John'

Prime Minister David Cameron vowed on Friday to use all means at his disposal to hunt down militants such as "Jihadi John" after the killer was unmasked as a Kuwaiti-born computer programming graduate from London.

Prominent atheist blogger hacked to death in Dhaka

Bangladeshi-American Avijit Roy was found covered in blood after the attack which also left his wife critically wounded.

Pew Research: One in four countries hostile to religious faith

One in four countries is hostile to people of religious faith with violent attacks including vandalism, desecration of sacred texts and violent assaults sometimes leading to death.

Mother of James Foley forgives Jihadi John for beheading her son

The mother of James Foley, the American journalist who was murdered in Syria last year, has reportedly forgiven his killer.

The Francis effect: How fighting climate change has become a moral duty

A significant majority of Americans say combating climate change is a moral issue that obligates them â and world leaders â to reduce carbon emissions, a Reuters/IPSOS poll has found.

Boko Haram kills 23 people in Northern Nigeria

Boko Haram bombers killed 23 people on Thursday, authorities said, as the Islamist insurgents fight back against a military offensive launched by Nigeria and three neighbouring countries.

Missionary kidnapped in Nigeria; FBI, State department start probe with local authorities

State department, FBI work with local authorities in probe as kidnappers demand $300K ransom