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ISIS loses two key Syrian towns to government forces
ISIS loses two key Syrian towns to government forces

ISIS have received another setback in Syria after government forces and allied militia captured two towns in the west of the country.

Kenya priests sue for libel over homosexuality charges
Kenya priests sue for libel over homosexuality charges

Three Kenyan priests suspended by their diocese for "the sin of homosexuality" are suing for an apology and exemplary damages for libel.

Divorce rates lowest in 40 years new figures show
Divorce rates lowest in 40 years new figures show

Divorce rates in Britain are at their lowest in 40 years, but family breakdown is still rising, new figures show.

Rare New Testament fragment found on eBay
Rare New Testament fragment found on eBay

A rare Greek New Testament papyrus with lines from St John's Gospel has been rescued from sale on eBay.

Advent: Why knowing the ending makes the story better
Advent: Why knowing the ending makes the story better

As Advent approaches once more, we need to understand the hope that is held out in the prospect of Jesus' return.

What it feels like when the Church gets it right
What it feels like when the Church gets it right

We can spend a lot of time talking about the failures of Christian communities, but when they get it right there's nothing like it.

New fears that UK faith schools are under threat
New fears that UK faith schools are under threat

A Church of England diocese has complained to education secretary Nicky Morgan warning that faith schools are under threat.

To cut or not to cut? Key questions to ask ahead of spending review
To cut or not to cut? Key questions to ask ahead of spending review

Ahead of Wednesday's action, Christian Today has taken a look at what can be expected and what Christians should look out for when Osborne gets to his feet in the House of Commons.

Was the Lord\'s Prayer \'banned\' by cinemas? And does it matter?
Was the Lord's Prayer 'banned' by cinemas? And does it matter?

The Lord's Prayer: Should we be able to see it on the big screen?

Police investigation after \'ISIS\' and \'Allah Akbar\' spray painted onto church
Police investigation after 'ISIS' and 'Allah Akbar' spray painted onto church

A church in New South Wales, Australia, was victim of an arson attack on Saturday, when vandals also sprayed the words "ISIS" and "Allah Akbar" onto the side of the church.

Patrick Sookhdeo in shock resignation from Barnabas charities
Patrick Sookhdeo in shock resignation from Barnabas charities

The move was announced this morning on the Barnabas website and represents a stunning change of course.

Brian Houston failed to report his father\'s sexual abuse - royal commission
Brian Houston failed to report his father's sexual abuse - royal commission

The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston, failed to report allegations his father had sexually abused children and had a conflict of interest in dealing with the accusations, a royal commission into the case found.

Ben Carson calls for surveillance of churches and mosques to counter radicalisation
Ben Carson calls for surveillance of churches and mosques to counter radicalisation

Ben Carson has called for higher levels of surveillance for all places "where there is a lot of radicalisation going on" including churches and mosques.

Prince Charles says climate change is root cause of Syrian war
Prince Charles says climate change is root cause of Syrian war

Prince Charles has pointed to the world's failure to tackle climate change as a root cause of the civil war in Syria, terrorism and the consequent refugee crisis engulfing Europe.

Belgium lockdown: Police mount raids in Brussels and other towns
Belgium lockdown: Police mount raids in Brussels and other towns

Fears continue of a new, Paris-style mass attack in Belgium.

Argentina election sees conservative victory as voters reject Kirchner-era policies
Argentina election sees conservative victory as voters reject Kirchner-era policies

Mauricio's victory will bring to an end more than a decade of free-spending leftist populism.