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Germany celebrates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall
Germany celebrates 25th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall

More than a million Germans and people from around the world on Sunday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

North Korea frees Matthew Miller and Christian missionary Kenneth Bae
North Korea frees Matthew Miller and Christian missionary Kenneth Bae

A smiling Bae exited the aircraft and in an emotional reunion on the tarmac greeted his mother, sister, brother-in-law and two young nieces.

Billy Graham says he\'s \'looking forward\' to going to Heaven; announces new film project
Billy Graham says he's 'looking forward' to going to Heaven; announces new film project

Billy Graham celebrated his 96th birthday this week but even though he's largely housebound due to old age, he's as keen as ever to share the Gospel.

United Nations called to investigate horrific murder of pregnant Christian woman and her husband in Pakistan
United Nations called to investigate horrific murder of pregnant Christian woman and her husband in Pakistan

Christians around the world have been shocked by the brutal murder of a Christian woman in Pakistan who was four months pregnant and her husband.

Church bells toll as Philippines remembers thousands killed a year after typhoon Haiyan
Church bells toll as Philippines remembers thousands killed a year after typhoon Haiyan

President Benigno Aquino, in a visit to nearby Samar island on Friday, unveiled a plan to relocate Tacloban airport away from the coastline and the building of more than 205,000 permanent homes to resettle displaced families. "This is not politics," Aquino told reporters, defending his government against criticism it was slow to respond to the disaster, citing reports showing reconstruction work was moving at a faster pace than the 2004 tsunami in Aceh. "I would hope we can move even fa

Washington school shooting rampage death toll rises to 5
Washington school shooting rampage death toll rises to 5

A boy shot during a rampage at a Washington state high school last month has died from his wounds, a spokeswoman for Harborview Medical Center said on Friday, bringing the death toll to five.

Landmark moment as 125 millionth Bible printed in China
Landmark moment as 125 millionth Bible printed in China

The largest Bible printing factory in the world has printed its 125th million copy.

Immigrant hiding in Portland church gets arrested on charges of illegal re-entry
Immigrant hiding in Portland church gets arrested on charges of illegal re-entry

An immigrant activist seeking sanctuary in a Portland church has been arrested on charges of illegal re-entry despite strong protests from locals.

Atheist set to sue US Navy because his application to be a chaplain was rejected
Atheist set to sue US Navy because his application to be a chaplain was rejected

An atheist is reportedly taking the US Navy to court after it rejected his application to be a chaplain.

Israeli death toll rises after Palestinian car ramming incident
Israeli death toll rises after Palestinian car ramming incident

Three people have now died following the attack on Wednesday.

US launches fresh strikes on Khorasan group in Syria

Aircraft hit faction 'planning attacks on West'.

Singing Irish priest Father Ray Kelly to release debut album
Singing Irish priest Father Ray Kelly to release debut album

Singing Irish priest Ray Kelly to release debut album

Spanish nurse who survived Ebola thanks God for saving her life, but criticises decision to put down her dog
Spanish nurse who survived Ebola thanks God for saving her life, but criticises decision to put down her dog

The Spanish nurse who recovered from Ebola has paid tribute to God and the health care workers who nursed her back to health.

No charges for Israel over Gaza flotilla killings
No charges for Israel over Gaza flotilla killings

International Criminal Court says crimes were on too small a scale.

The brutal truth behind forced abortions in China
The brutal truth behind forced abortions in China

Nobel peace prize nominee Chen Guangcheng has accused the Chinese government of having "contempt for the lives of human beings".

Archbishop on murdered soccer captain:  melt down illegal guns
Archbishop on murdered soccer captain: melt down illegal guns

The Archbishop of Cape Town has joined a campaign to halt South Africa's gun violence.