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Pope Francis on migration: 'We cannot allow the Mediterranean to become a cemetery'
Pope Francis has today called for a "united response" to the arrival of migrants in Europe, and urged for immediate action to increase protections.

Islamic State destroys historic church in Mosul
The demolition is thought to be revenge for the militants' battlefield reverses.

Rand Paul calls for declaration of war on Islamic State
Kentucky senator argues for a year of warfare with restrictions on ground forces.

Obama to Republicans: if you don't like my immigration law, pass your own
US president throws down gauntlet to opponents.

Britain is reviewing Israel arms export licences
Military equipment must not be used in ways that breach international law.
Ferguson erupts as jury rules no charges for policeman who killed Michael Brown
Crowds took to the streets in protest at the grand jury's decision.

Osama bin Laden 'demon doll' sold for nearly $12,000
Osama bin Laden 'demon doll' sold for nearly $12,000

Suicide bomber kills 50 at Afghan volleyball match
Suicide bomber targets volleyball match, kills 50 in Afghanistan

Over 100 civilians brutally massacred in latest DRC killing
Over 100 women and children were slaughtered in a wave of brutal attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week, a regional director confirmed to Christian Today.

Controversial Jewish nation-state blll clears Israeli cabinet
New legislation 'puts Jewish state before democracy'.

Asia Bibi pins hopes for life on Supreme Court
Victim of Pakistan's blasphemy law makes final appeal for mercy.

Pakistan brick kiln workers could have been murdered for financial reasons, not religious
Grandmother had 'no more tears to cry', says eyewitness.

'We need a spiritual resurrection' â 1,000 evangelical pastors urged to run for political office
An evangelical Christian leader is urging pastors to run for political office, insisting that it's the only way to "save" America.

Memorial service for beheaded aid worker Peter Kassig features readings from Bible and Qur'an
Hundreds gathered at Butler University on Sunday to celebrate the life of Peter Kassig, the American aid worker killed by Islamic State militants earlier this month.

Kenya kills 100 Islamist militants who claimed responsibility for bus attack
Kenyan security forces have pursued and killed more than 100 militants and destroyed their camp in Somalia after the ambush of a Nairobi-bound bus that killed 28 people,

Iraqi forces claim liberation of 2 towns from Islamic State control
Iraqi forces said on Sunday they retook the towns of Jalawla and Saadiya from Islamic State fighters.