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Extremists should be allowed to speak at universities says new Oxford head
The new head of the University of Oxford has spoken out in support of extremist groups being allowed to speak on campus.
Water into wine: The extravagance, revelation and victory of Jesus' first miracle
The Wedding at Cana is far more than just a literary trope. It's famous for being the first of the miracle accounts of Jesus' life recounted in the Gospel of John. The turning of the water into wine when it looked like the wedding party was about to fall flat on its face.
Indonesia has named mastermind of Jakarta attack
Indonesian police on Saturday named the five men they suspect launched this week's gun and bomb attack in the heart of Jakarta and said they had arrested 12 others linked to the plot, which was claimed by Islamic State.
French drug trial leaves one dead and five in critical condition
One person has been left brain dead and five others have been hospitalised after taking part in a clinical trial in France of an experimental drug made by Portuguese drug company Bial, French Health Minister Marisol Touraine said on Friday.
Burkina Faso: At least 20 dead in suspected Islamist attack
Security forces ended a siege by al Qaeda fighters at a hotel in Burkina Faso's capital on Saturday, killing three Islamist gunmen and freeing 126 hostages, the West African nation's security minister said.
Michelle Duggar shares house cleaning tips, receives tender praise from husband who calls her the 'ultimate wife and mother'
With 19 kids to look after, it can get pretty difficult for Christian mother Michelle Duggar to keep track of her children's clothes and belongings. However, the dutiful mom has obtained quite a few organisational secrets that has made her life easier.
Mormon leader's wife tells gays: Repent, Jesus will surely cleanse and heal you
The wife of a top Mormon leader has recently called on members of the LGBT community to repent in order to attain harmony in their sexual feelings with God.
Oregon folk singer to perform in ISIS country seeking to inspire jihadis to accept peace and love
An Oregon folk singer is reportedly set to travel to the Islamic State (ISIS)-controlled Syria to sing for peace despite a warning from the State department.
Republican leaders slam Obama for bowing to Iran's 'humiliation' of U.S. with 'illegal' detention of its sailors
U.S. Republican leaders castigated President Barack Obama for "pretending" that all's well with the country's relations with Iran despite its "illegal" seizure and detention of 10 American sailors and their two patrol boats on Tuesday.
As top 2 GOP bets clash in debate, Trump doubles lead over Cruz â but Cruz would beat Trump in contest between them
Republican presidential bets Donald Trump and Ted Cruz swapped verbal jabs as the five other top candidates contented themselves in watching the spectacle on Thursday in the first GOP presidential debate this year.
Anglican Primates agree to set fixed, common date for Easter
Anglican leaders meeting in Canterbury this week have agreed for the first time to work with Orthodox Christian leaders to move towards a fixed date for Easter.
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for 'hurt and pain' caused to gay community
The Archbishop of Canterbury today announced the next Lambeth Conference will be in 2020, indicating the success of this week's gathering of Anglican Primates in preserving the unity of the Anglican Communion.
Iraqi Shia 'firebrand' calls for Christian homes to be returned
A radical cleric turned politician has called for Christian homes stolen to be returned to their rightful owners.
Patrick Sookhdeo's victim set for payout from Barnabas Fund after charity agrees to settle tribunal
Barnabas Fund and Barnabas Aid International (BAI), with BAI's former international director Patrick Sookhdeo, have settled an employment tribunal case brought against them by the victim of Sookhdeo's sexual assault out of court.
Christians face obscene persecution â let's not be afraid to say so
Tribal, ethnic or historic grudges can often be part of the cause. This needs to be acknowledged. Yet we can't merely say 'it's complicated.' We must acknowledge Christians are sometimes targeted just because they're Christians.
Police: There was no 'deal' to protect Church over paedophile bishop
There was no "deal" to cover up allegation of abuse against Peter Ball, the disgraced Bishop of Gloucester, a senior detective has claimed.