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Libya: Islamic State militants claim responsibility for suicide attacks that kill 42
Car bombings in eastern Libya are an apparent retaliation for Egyptian air strikes after 21 Coptic Christians were murdered.
Rights groups will picket Oscars over lack of ethnic diversity in awards nominees
No actors from ethnic minorities were nominated this year.
Greece back from the brink as both sides claim victory in negotiations
An extension to Greece's rescue plan has been agreed, averting a cash crunch.
Ukraine will dominate London talks between John Kerry and Philip Hammond
The American secretary of state and British foreign secretary will discuss penalties on Russia.
Vatican, Italy increase security over Islamic State threats
Both Italy and the Vatican have increased their security preparedness after reports that Islamic State elements could be in the south of the country.
Burundi journalist jailed for duplicity on murder of nuns released on bail
A radio executive in Burundi that detained for refusing to reveal a news source has been temporarily released from jail.
Sentencing of five Christians in Laos threatens 'very core' of Christianity, rights group says
The recent ruling of a Lao court against five Christians could threaten the "very core" of Christianity in the country, a religious rights group in Laos warned Thursday.
Amnesty International calls for release of two South Sudanese pastors detained in Sudan
A prominent human rights group is calling for the release of two South Sudanese pastors who are currently detained in Sudan.
PM Narendra Modi's statements will silence loose cannons, opposition party leader says
The leader of a prominent political party in India said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement on religious tolerance will silence 'loose cannons' and send a positive message to the rest of the world.
UN human rights commissioner urges Libyans to 'unite' against extremists
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called upon Libyans to unite and resist the influence of the extremists in their country.
God helped transform the life of ex-porn star Brittni Ruiz
God's love is truly so astounding that it has the ability to transform the lives of anybody. When porn star Brittni Ruiz, more popularly known as Jenna Presley first met God, her life which was weighed down by sex, drugs, suicide, and an eating disorder. She felt hopeless and lost, but once she decided to dedicate her heart to Jesus, her world turned upside down - but for the better.
Carrie Underwood donates signed guitar to save sick police dog
Country singer Carrie Underwood has a soft spot for animals, so when the opportunity presented itself for her to help out an ailing police dog, she did not hesitate.
Justin Bieber picks up dinner tab of NYPD
Usually, the police take pictures of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber because he has just gotten into trouble - be it a drunken arrest or a notorious public scuffle. But this time, members of the New York Police District (NYPD) took a picture with the young star as a thank you for a free meal.
Kari Jobe explains story behind song 'When You Walk In the Room'
There is no feeling in this world greater than God's presence, and this is what singer Kari Jobe attests to in her song "When You Walk In the Room" off her album Majestic.
Ben & Jerry's to make weed-flavoured ice cream?
Well-known ice cream company Ben & Jerry's is not one to shy away from unique ice cream flavours. But founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield recently raised some eyebrows after they hinted that they are open to producing cannabis-infused ice cream should the drug be legalised.
Switchfoot never gets tired playing hit songs
Switchfoot was just a simple band from San Diego before it was pushed to the limelight when Nicholas Sparks' novel-turned-movie A Walk to Remember used four of their songs for its soundtrack.