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US-led air strikes have killed 'over 1100 militants' in Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday that US-led air strikes in Syria have killed at least 1,171 people, mostly Islamic State jihadists, since September 23.
Archbishop isn't concerned by Pope's 'radical' views: 'He sees the person first'
Archbishop Kurtz responds to Pope's 'radical' views: 'I think the role of the Holy Father is to serve'
Airline passenger kicked off plane after becoming enraged over 'Merry Christmas' greetings
Airline passenger kicked off plane after 'Merry Christmas' controversy
Pro-Taliban Imam arrested after refusal to condemn Peshawar massacre
An arrest warrant has been issued for the radical pro-Taliban imam in Pakistan who refused to condemn the massacre of children at a school.
Mexico: Priest shot in head after accusing notorious drugs gang of murder
A Roman Catholic priest kidnapped in Mexico on Monday was found shot dead on Christmas Day. He is the third priest to have been killed in Guerrero state, renowned for drugs crime.
China announces plan to 'root out illegal religious activities'
China is to publish online details of legal religious venues, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday, apparently in an effort to "root out illegal religious activities".
'The Interview' Sony Hack: North Korea blames the US for Internet outages
North Korea accused the United States on Saturday of being responsible for Internet outages amid the row over the hacking of Sony Pictures.
Somalia: Islamist gunmen kill four, say they deliberately targeted 'Christian enemies' at Christmas
Islamist group al Shabaab, which wants to impose its own strict version of Sharia law in Somalia, attacked the main African Union base in Mogadishu.
Two Saudi women sent to anti-terrorism court for violating ban on female drivers
Two Saudi women sent to anti-terrorism court for violating ban on female drivers
Thousands of Christians flock to Bethlehem over Christmas
Thousands of Christians flock to Bethlehem for Christmas Eve
Georgia man pays strangers' electric bills for Christmas
Georgia man pays strangers' electric bills for Christmas
Priests go missing as search for missing Mexican students continues
Priests go missing as search for missing Mexican students continues
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Soldier returning from Afghanistan has Christmas surprise to his family [VIDEO]
Soldier returning from Afghanistan has big surprise for his family [VIDEO]
Slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos to be awarded posthumous degree in religion
Slain NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos to be awarded posthumous degree in religion
Man comes back to life minutes before cremation
Man comes back to life minutes before cremation
After New York cop killings, bishop launches prayer for the police campaign
After New York cop killings, bishop launches prayer for the police campaign