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Christian migrants thrown overboard in 'religious row'
Italian police say they have arrested 15 Muslim migrants suspected to have thrown 12 Christians from a boat crossing the Mediterranean on Thursday.
Vatican ends controversial investigation of American nuns
The Vatican has ended its controversial crack-down on US nuns two years earlier than expected.
Police report sharp rise in religious and race hate crimes in London
Race and religious hate crime have increased by more than a quarter in the past year, a new report from London's police force has found.
Turkey may turn ancient Hagia Sophia church into a mosque after Pope's Armenian genocide comment
Francis' characterisation of the Armenian massacres as 'genocide' will "accelerate" moves for the ancient Christian cathedral of Hagia Sophia to be turned into a mosque again.
Tennessee Senate shelves bill that would name Bible as state book
A proposal to make the Bible the official state book of Tennessee was effectively dropped for the year on Thursday by the state Senate.
Hillsong stands by decision to feature Mark Driscoll at London conference as criticism mounts
Campaigners have said they may demonstrate at the O2 Arena if Driscoll speaks.
New Yemen vice-president says he hopes to avert a Saudi invasion
Saudi Arabia may be considering using ground troops after air strikes failed to halt advances by Shi'ite fighters.
Poll gives Miliband victory after TV election debate â but Cameron wasn't there
The Labour leader was pitched against the leaders of the four smaller parties.
Islamic State fighters blast their way into Iraq's largest oil refinery
Militants clashed with security forces inside the Baiji refinery yesterday.
Pastor may be charged for ordering anti gay marriage cake from bakery
Pastor in hot water for ordering anti gay marriage cake from bakery; posting secretly recorded phone conversation online
Baby born from sperm collected from his father after his death
Baby born from sperm collected from his father 48 hours after his death
Flight MH370 update: Search area for missing Malaysia Airlines plane to be doubled
Officials announced Thursday that the search area for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will be doubled if the aircraft is not found by May.
Asia Bibi's family meets Pope Francis during European tour
The family of persecuted Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi met with Pope Francis on Wednesday as part of their European tour.
Duggar family give Josiah and Marjorie their blessing as they enjoy new courtship
"So excited for my brother @siduggar and Marjorie Jackson on their courtship!" said sister Jill
Ryan Reynolds said he learned to love his wife more after giving birth to daughter James
Hot Hollywood couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have warmed up to parenthood pretty fast ever since the arrival of their daughter James, and Reynolds is saying that he has actually learned how to love his wife more right after she gave birth.
Natalie Grant talks motherhood: being a little selfish makes me a better mum
People often associate selfishness with negativity, but this should not be the case, says contemporary Christian singer Natalie Grant.