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David Haines killing is 'an act of absolute evil', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop said there was a sense that in places where militants have taken hold "the darkness is deepening".
Satan statue with erection removed by Vancouver city officials
Some residents want it reinstated
At least 3 killed as part of megachurch complex collapses in Nigeria
At least three people have been killed at the megachurch complex of megachurch pastor and televangelist TB Joshua in Nigeria.Â
Taliban gunmen who shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai arrested
The Taliban gunmen who shot Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai have been captured.
Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, released on bail
Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of culpable homicide for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.
Obama: We will protect Christians from ISIS
US President Barack Obama has promised to uphold his commitment to protecting religious minorities in the Middle East.
Humanitarian aid must accompany military action against ISIS, says foreign affairs committee
Ahead of Obama's public address last night, a Foreign Affairs subcommittee emphasised the need for long-term aid to support religious minorities in Iraq and Syria.
Oscar Pistorius cleared of murder charges but awaits final verdict
Oscar Pistorius has today been acquitted of the murder charges against him for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.
Texas death row inmate executed â 'I'm going home to be with the Lord'
Willie Trottie, 45, was last night administered the lethal injection after his last minute appeals were rejected.
Sombre remembrance on 9/11 anniversary as US lays down strategy to 'destroy' ISIS
Barack Obama is prepared to launch air strikes against Isis militants in Syria
'God particle' may destroy the universe, says Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking: 'God particle' may destroy the universe
Middle Eastern Christian leaders condemn 'barbaric' persecution
Politicians, policy makers and faith leaders have urged the international community to step up its response to religious persecution in the Middle East.
Jihadi John identity: IS hostage executioner of James Foley and Steven Sotloff close to being unmasked
The Guardian has reported that a U.S. intelligence source has assured that the identity of the IS (previously referred to as ISIS/ISIL) will be officially made public within the next few days.
India and Pakistan: Flood death toll exceeds 600
More than 600 people are reported to have died as heavy rainfall continues in India and Pakistan.
Missionary nuns raped and partially decapitated in Burundi
Three Italian nuns from a missionary convent in Burundi were murdered in two separate attacks at their residence.
Who are the Islamist militants we are trying to stop?
As the UN Security Council moves to make it illegal for foreigners to join, Lucinda Borkett-Jones looks at the ideology of Islamist militants and who they are.