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Nearly one in five Britons is atheist, says poll

A poll for The Times says that four in 10 people in the UK say they have no religion.

Suicides can receive Anglican funerals, says General Synod

The synod has voted in favour of changing the law to allow clergy to use Church of England rites for people who take their own lives.

UK Muslim population increased by more than 1 million in a decade

The Muslim population in Britain has more than doubled in 10 years, making it larger than all other non-Christian groups put together.

Ban lethal drones, say religious leaders

More than 150 religious leaders have said that drones kill too many innocent civilians and that their use is morally questionable.

Ebola: UN and WHO overlooked faith leaders, say aid agencies

The critical role played by faith leaders in the response to Ebola and must be taken into account in future, three Christian agencies have warned.

'Practising' gay clergy could be ordained by United Methodists

A world-wide leadership conference has recommended a change in the denomination's rules.

Kayla Mueller may have been given as ISIS bride â US Intelligence

Kayla Mueller may have been given to an Islamic State fighter as a bride during her captivity, sources within the US intelligence community say.

Chapel Hill suspect's wife denies murder was linked to religion

The wife of a man charged with the murder of three young Muslims in North Carolina on Tuesday has denied that the attack was motivated by religion.

Lottery Fund boost for world's oldest Methodist chapel

Bristol's New Room, founded by John Wesley, will get a revamp and new facilities.

'Worse than a tragedy': More than 300 migrants died trying to reach Italy this week, says UN

More than 300 people died trying to cross the sea from Africa to Italy this week, the UN refugee agency said on Wednesday, adding pressure on Europe to expand a border operation that lacks a clear mandate to save lives.

Suicide bombers strike Niger town

Two female suicide bombers attacked the Niger frontier town of Diffa on Wednesday, security sources said, shortly after Chad's army said it had killed 13 fighters from the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the Nigerian town of Gambaru.