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Justin Welby becomes first patron of debt counselling charity CAP
The Archbishop of Canterbury is to become the first patron of debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty
US Iran bill makes nuclear deal harder, but not impossible, analyst says
A compromise allowing Congress to vote on a deal does not fatally weaken the President's position.
Amputation for theft, stoning for adultery: Malaysia prime minister fights Islamist demands
Prime Minister Najib Razak is struggling to control his coalition government.
Islamic State withdraws from 'hell hole' Yarmouk refugee camp
The pull-out from Yarmouk leaves al Qaeda-linked Nusra as the main group inside the camp.
Maine's lawmakers mull Indiana-like religious freedom law
A lawmaker in Maine has proposed a bill whose provisions could define it as a Religious Freedom Restoration Act or RFRA for the state.
Louisiana lawmakers debate religious freedom bill despite controversies
Lawmakers in Louisiana continue to debate a religious freedom bill despite the controversies faced by legislators in other states over similar laws
Georgia senator vows to resurrect state religious freedom bill in 2016
A senator for the state of Georgia promised to revive a religious freedom bill he previously sponsored once the state legislative body reconvenes in January 2016.
Archeologist expresses concern over fate of ancient Assyrian city of Khorsabad under ISIS
An Assyrian archeologist expressed concern that the Islamic State may turn its attention next to the ancient Assyrian citiy of Khorsabad after the militants destroyed the city of Nimrud.
US court awards $330 million to family of pastor slain in North Korea
A US District Court has awarded the family of a South Korean pastor who was slain in North Korea $330 million in damages in a landmark ruling on Monday.
Atheist group drops lawsuit against 'Under God' in New Jersey school pledge
An atheist group has decided not to appeal a ruling against its case challenging the constitutionality of the phrase 'Under God' in New Jersey schools' Pledge of Allegiance.
Nigerian Christians feel mixture of hope and anxiety after Buhari's presidential win
Christians in Nigeria are feeling both hope and anxiety as the country's government transitions to a new leadership under General Muhammadu Buhari.
Kansas passes anti-abortion law, expects to save '600 babies' yearly
The state of Kansas has passed a law that effectively bans second-trimester abortions, or what are referred to as "dismemberment" abortions.
2,200 join first International Bible Marathon in Israel
Around 2,200 runners took part in an International Bible Marathon which started in Rosh Haayin and ended in the ancient Biblical site of Tel Shilo last week.
Johns Hopkins University reverses ban on pro-life display
A Maryland university has reversed its ban on a pro-life display exhibited by a student group.
Parent protests 'Pretend you're a Muslim' homework assignment
A parent in Wisconsin recently contacted the media after taking issue with a controversial homework assignment relating to religion.
Aaron Hernandez found guilty; victim's mother offers forgiveness
The mother of murder victim Odin Lloyd offered forgiveness to her son's killers on Wednesday.