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The true nature of Islam: It's like a deadly virus that threatens the whole world, says Muslim expert

A Muslim human rights advocate has shed light on the true nature of Islam while warning the world of the rising threat posed by radical Islamists.

World leaders must 'work harder than ever' to solve crisis in Middle East says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Westminster has called on world leaders to work "harder than ever" to bring to an end the terrible conflict in the Middle East which threatens to wipe out Christianity in the land of its birth.

Lord Carey: Government and churches must do more to help Christians in Middle East

Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has called on the Prime Minister to do more to help Christians facing rape, persecution and crucifixion by Daesh, or Islamic State, in the Middle East.

Glory to God in the lowest! How Christmas changes everything...

The Incarnation shows us that God is with us, that Jesus counfounds expectations and that it all began in Bethlehem.

Queen to speak up for faith and Christianity

The Queen will use her traditional speech broadcast on Christmas Day to reflect on her personal faith and her belief in the enduring role of Christianity at the heart of British life.

BBC cuts back on religion and ethics spending

Church of England bishops accused the BBC of sidelining faith by planning big cuts to religious programming.

Clinton: Donald Trump is ISIS' best recruiter

Hilary Clinton tore into Donald Trump at last night's Democratic presidential candidates debate saying he is fast becoming ISIS' best recuiting tool.

Yemen peace talks end in frustration

A ceasefire committee will be formed in Yemen following UN sponsored peace-talks but mutual distrust prevented any real progress being made.

Police to get greater protection to shoot terrorists

British armed police could get greater legal protection if they shoot suspected criminals after David Cameron ordered a review following the Paris attacks last month, the Sunday Times reported.

Obama administration invites Muslim group with terror ties to White House meeting

An executive of the Council on American-Islam Relations (CAIR) has been invited to a meeting at the White House but it did not include the moderate group Muslim Reform Movement, an expert claimed.

Obama pardons 2 prisoners, commutes sentences of 95 others in line with Christmas clemency tradition

President Barack Obama granted commutation of sentences to 95 individuals and pardon to two prisoners. continuing the presidential tradition of granting clemency during Christmastime that is assailed by critics as part of a "broken process."

U.S. House votes to fund 300,000 visas for Muslim migrants despite fears of terrorist infiltration

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill with a vote of 316-113 through the efforts of new House Speaker Paul Ryan with the help of Democrats led by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Terrorists may enter U.S. in the guise of refugees, Homeland secretary admits

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson warned that terrorist organizations like the Islamic State (ISIS) may use the refugee program to enter the United States as the Obama administration said the concerns about this are overblown.

U.S. fast food chain now caters to Muslim consumers, replacing pork with halal beef and chicken