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The Netherlands is now home to more atheists than believers
There are more atheists than believers now in the Netherlands for the first time in recent history, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos.

Pastor of church that lost 46 members in AirAsia crash: 'We don't attempt to answer the big 'why' question'
Chinese Indonesian Pastor Philip Mantofa said that they are still reeling from the loss of their 46 members from the devastating AirAsia crash, adding that they don't even attempt to answer "why" the crash happened when it did.

Charlie Hebdo's first edition after Paris terror attacks triggers violence against Christians in Niger and Algiers
The front cover showed a sad-faced Prophet Muhammad

Niger: Churches attacked in Charlie Hebdo protests
Demonstrators in Niger attacked the French cultural center, set fire to churches and raided Christian shops on Friday, as protests erupted against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons in several Muslim West African countries.

Philippines: Pope Francis praises faith of Typhoon Haiyan survivors
Storms greeted Pope Francis when he arrived in the central Philippines city of Tacloban on Saturday to pray for the dead and comfort survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, the country's worst natural disaster that killed 6,300 people barely a year ago.

Dozens of Islamist suspects held across Europe
Belgian, French and German police interrogated dozens of Islamist suspects on Friday as much of Europe remained on heightened security alert after last week's killings in Paris and raids in Belgium in which two gunmen were killed.

Franklin Graham tells Muslims they don't have to die in jihad to please God
Franklin Graham told Fox's Muslim viewers they can convert to Christianity secretly

India's Christians look to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support after attacks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet to comment on the recent spate of attacks on Christians

Evil of ISIS and Boko Haram must be confronted, US administration told
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) is calling for the US administration to boldly confront the evil deeds of the Islamic State (ISIS) and Boko Haram and put a stop to their killing sprees.

Cat saves abandoned baby from freezing to death
A homeless cat in Russia is being hailed a hero after helping to save a baby's life.

Fox News reporter apologises for calling Birmingham, UK 'totally Muslim'
A Fox News reporter is apologising this week after calling the English city "totally Muslim."

ISIS: Saudi Arabia is erecting a 600-mile wall to keep the militants out
Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to complete a massive wall to stop militants crossing over from Iraq

Saudi leader condemns snowmen as anti-Islam
Building snowmen is a popular winter activity for children, but a prominent Saudi cleric forbade the act in a recent address.

Gender-neutral restrooms come to West Hollywood
There should be no gender discrimination, not even in restrooms in West Hollywood, according to the local council.

Alabama city council passes resolution declaring God 'owns' the city
The men and women of Winfield City Council in Alabama signalled their faith and devotion to God by recently passing a resolution declaring it to be a "City under God."

Boko Haram victim was killed while giving birth
A woman from who was in the middle of giving birth to a baby boy was reportedly killed by militants belonging to Boko Haram last week, witnesses said.