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Philippines: Catholic Church struggles as thousands migrate to find work
Almost 5,000 Filipinos left their homes every day between 2010 and 2013 to seek work overseas, and the cost to the Catholic Church is great.
Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Charlie Hebdo attack
Al Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the attack on the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, saying it was ordered by the militant group's leadership for insults to the Prophet Mohammad.
China steps up North Korea border security as relationship worsens
Strains between the two countries are growing as Beijing's support for the regime is tested.
Victory at last as climbers complete El Capitan ascent
A 19-day ordeal is over for Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson.
Cameron and Obama: 'We will defeat extremists'
The British prime minister and the US president have said that they will stand firm against Islamist terrorism and Russian expansionism.
Philippines: Pope flies in to security nightmare and tropical storm
Vast crowds and bad weather will greet Pope Francis as he arrives in Manila later today.
Casino asked breastfeeding mother to leave because it was 'security risk'
A 24-year-old mother from Pennsylvania claims she was kicked out of a casino in Berlin, Maryland, on January 3 for breastfeeding her baby within their premises.
Protests after council removes praying soldier and Christian flag from veterans' memorial
Residents of King City, North Carolina are crying foul over the removal of the kneeling soldier and the Christian flag in the local Veterans' Memorial.
Attacks on Christian communities give rise to concerns of deteriorating religious freedom in India
Violence and persecution against Christians in India continue to escalate, as two communities in India were separately attacked on Sunday by non-Christian locals.
Canned food used as weapons in Alabama school
An Alabama principal is encouraging students to bring canned goods to school to be used as weapons.
China bans burqa in major Muslim city
Women have been banned from wearing the burqa in the capital of Xinjiang province in China, home to China's largest Muslim community in an attempt to "curb growing extremism".
Tanzania bans witch doctors in attempt to stop albino killings
The Tanzanian government has banned witch doctors in a bid to curb the rising number of attacks and murders of albinos whose body parts are prized for witchcraft.
New ISIS video appears to show child executioner; group claims victims are Russian spies
New ISIS video involving a child executing their prisoners.
Patriarch tries to stop mass emigration of Christians from Iraq
Emigration is a "personal decision", says Patriarch Louis Sako.
The changing shape of Boko Haram
Last week's attack by Boko Haram in Borno State, which killed hundreds, possibly thousands, has once again drawn attention to the Islamist militant group that has been terrorising northern Nigeria for more than five years.
Queues form to buy Charlie Hebdo magazine, eBay bids reach more than £1,500
The latest issue of Charlie Hebdo magazine has gone on sale today, with bids on eBay now surpassing hundreds of pounds.