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Family thanks God after missing AirAsia flight QZ8501
Family thanks God 'for His mercy' after missing their flight on AirAsia QZ8501
Hearse with casket inside stolen from California church
Hearse with casket inside stolen from California church
IS executed nearly 2,000 people in past six months
IS executed nearly 2,000 people in past six months
'Islamist groups gaining ground in Africa' warns persecution charity
There is a "pressing threat" to Christians in Kenya and Tanzania as a result of "Islamic groups determined to establish their brutal version of Sharia law," Release International said today.
Nigeria: 200 young Muslims protect Christians from attack
More than 200 Muslim youths were among those who protected Christians from attacks in the Nigerian city of Kaduna over Christmas, a local church official has confirmed.
Missing AirAsia flight: South Korean missionaries aboard
A pair of South Korean Christian missionaries and their 12-month-old daughter are among those on the missing AirAsia jet that lost contact with air traffic control on Sunday, it has emerged.
Auschwitz anniversary a 'reminder of what happens when we remain silent'
Next month's 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp is a reminder of what happens when the world stays silent about persecution, the president of the World Jewish Congress said.
Missing AirAsia plane thought to be 'on the sea floor' says official
A missing AirAsia jet carrying 162 people could be at the bottom of the sea after it was presumed to have crashed off the Indonesian coast, an official said on Monday, as countries around Asiasent ships and planes to help in the search effort.
Anti-Arab group poses political dilemma for Israel
A far-right Israeli group that campaigns against Arabs in the name of religion and national security is forcing the Jewish state into a legal and political balancing act as it tries to contain sectarian violence.
Rescuers struggle to reach burning ferry off Greek coast
Efforts to rescue a car ferry carrying almost 500 passengers and crew that caught fire have been hampered by high winds and rough seas.
Man who tried to kill Pope John Paul II puts roses on his tomb
The man who tried to kill former Pope John Paul II 33 years ago showed up at the Vatican on Saturday to put white roses on his tomb and said he wanted to meet Pope Francis.
AirAsia flight missing in Southeast Asia
AirAsia flight QZ8501 travelling from Indonesia went missing with 162 people on board after the pilots asked to change course to avoid bad weather.
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.