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Hillary Clinton suffers from massive cough attack while speaking in Iowa, raising fresh health doubts
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton was reported to have had a massive coughing fit while delivering a speech on Monday, raising fresh doubts on her state of health a week before the Iowa caucuses, the start of the nearly year-long U.S. election process.
Donald Trump could be 'unstoppable' if he wins Iowa vote next week, Ted Cruz concedes
Republican presidential candidate said next week's Iowa caucus could make or break his campaign, admitting for the first time that front-runner Donald Trump "could be unstoppable" if he emerges as the winner in Iowa.
Donald Trump on fighting ISIS: 'When you get these terrorists, you have to take out their families'
What makes Donald Trump different from other Republican presidential candidates, which fuels his popularity? As far as the Vox news outlet is concerned, the answer is that Trump is the only GOP candidate bold enough to say "the things that mainstream Republicans hint at but are too afraid to say explicitly."
Planned Parenthood accused of lying as records show it provided hearts, brains of aborted babies to university
Abortion service provider Planned Parenthood might have gotten itself off the hook in Texas after a grand jury cleared the organisation of wrongdoing. However, it has not entirely cleared up its image.
Texas shocker: Grand jury clears abortion giant Planned Parenthood of criminal act, indicts 'truth-tellers' instead
In a stunning turn of events, an investigation in Texas into the criminal charges against women's healthcare provider Planned Parenthood ended in the indictment not of the organisation but of its accusers, the makers of a series of damaging sting videos.
Michael Gove says his Christianity informs his justice policy: 'I believe in redemption'
Justice secretary Michael Gove said his Christian faith informs his prison policies, telling a critical Tory MP "I believe in redemption".
Why is the idea of women worshiping at the Western Wall significant?
The Israeli government is about to vote on whether to allow men and women to pray together at the Western Wall. What's the significance?
'Convert or leave': Minority Muslim group threatened in Indonesia as persecution grows
A minority Muslim group has been ordered to convert to Sunni Islam or face expulsion in Indonesia.
Ofsted chief backs ban on face veils in schools
Ofsted inspectors can downgrade schools for wearing the veil if it is a "barrier from learning", the chief inspector announced.
Bill to restrict Sharia courts is a 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Muslim women, says Baroness Cox
Muslim women have welcomed the success of a proposed bill demanding that the rights of women be protected in Sharia courts in the UK, according to a Christian member of the House of Lords, Baroness Cox.
Women bishops one year on: Why it's still a cause for celebration
It's been a year since Libby Lane was consecrated as Bishop of Stockport, and it's a cause for celebration.
Iraqi Christians seek refuge in Czech Republic after asylum offer
Ten Iraqi Christians have arrived in Prague after the Czech Republic agreed to resettle more than 150 asylum seekers.
Pope meets Iranian president, asks him to help stop Middle East terrorism
President Rouhani is on a four-day visit to Italy and France aimed at building diplomatic and commercial relationships.
Of mice and men: How archaeology confirms a Bible story
Like all of the Assyrian kings Sennacherib was a brutal ruler who governed by fear.
Evangelical church to appeal ruling saying it cannot advise parents to 'lovingly spank' children
An evangelical church in South Africa will appeal a human rights ruling that it cannot advise congregants to "lovingly spank their children", according to the Telegraph.
Pope releases Lent message: The real poor are those who consider themselves rich
The Pontiff focuses on mercy and attacks those "who consider themselves rich" in a message entitled "I desire mercy and not sacrifice".