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Mormon critic excommunicated for \'apostasy\'
Mormon critic excommunicated for 'apostasy'

High-profile Mormon critic John Dehlin has been excommunicated by the Church after refusing to shut down a blog where Mormons were invited to discuss their doubts about the faith.

Delhi police failed to give results of investigation on attacks on church - Prelate
Delhi police failed to give results of investigation on attacks on church - Prelate

A priest in New Delhi has criticised local police for their apparent failure in investigating the recent vandalism committed against Christian churches in the city.

Boko Haram will not affect new schedule of elections - Nigerian national security advisor
Boko Haram will not affect new schedule of elections - Nigerian national security advisor

There will be no more delays in the Nigerian elections after Boko Haram is crushed, Nigerian's national security advisor said after the government voted to delay the presidential elections by six weeks as the insurgency threat is addressed.

Boko Haram leader to regional force: Your alliance will not achieve anything
Boko Haram leader to regional force: Your alliance will not achieve anything

The head of the African Islamist militant group Boko Haram has made light of the multi-national task force that was assembled to combat its ranks, the AFP news agency reports.

Nigeria: Children \'treated like livestock\' in camps for people fleeing Boko Haram
Nigeria: Children 'treated like livestock' in camps for people fleeing Boko Haram

Allegations of rape and child trafficking have led to a new abuse investigation.

TB Joshua will have to attend court over building collapse, High Commissioner of Nigeria says
TB Joshua will have to attend court over building collapse, High Commissioner of Nigeria says

The High Commissioner of Nigeria has said that popular Nigerian preacher TB Joshua will have to answer for the collapse of an apartment building in his church complex.

The Duck Dynasty clan will be taking to the seas on cruise with their fans this year
The Duck Dynasty clan will be taking to the seas on cruise with their fans this year

Fans who enjoy watching the Robertson family in Duck Dynasty will once again have a chance to go on a cruise with their favourite stars

North Korea is making the penalties for contact with the South even harsher
North Korea is making the penalties for contact with the South even harsher

The North Korean government under Kim Jong-Un is attempting to once again isolate North Korea from the South by imposing harsher penalties of North Koreans attempting to contact people from the other side of the border.

\'Anti-theist\' arrested after three young Muslims killed in US shooting
'Anti-theist' arrested after three young Muslims killed in US shooting

Three Muslims in their 20s were shot dead in their home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Tuesday and a suspect has been arrested.

Archbishops apologise for Holocaust remarks by New Zealand bishop
Archbishops apologise for Holocaust remarks by New Zealand bishop

Bishop John Gray's comments about the Holocaust and Islamic State offended Jews and Muslims.

Bishop Heather Cook suspended following fatal hit-and-run
Bishop Heather Cook suspended following fatal hit-and-run

A 'Restriction on Ordained Ministry' notice prohibits Maryland's first female Episcopal bishop from functioning as a bishop or priest.

World marks Nelson Mandela\'s release, 25 years on
World marks Nelson Mandela's release, 25 years on

Mandela's release from Victor Verster prison was one of history's great moments.

Ukraine rebels continue advance, peace prospects fade
Ukraine rebels continue advance, peace prospects fade

Battlefield successes by rebel forces have worsened Kiev's position in negotiations.

Greeks take Europe to the brink as showdown looms over bailout
Greeks take Europe to the brink as showdown looms over bailout

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won a confidence vote in Parliament over his plans.

\'Free spirit\' Kayla Mueller remembered by friends and family
'Free spirit' Kayla Mueller remembered by friends and family

A moving letter released yesterday expressed her faith in God.

Grammy Awards 2015: Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, and Lecrae thank God in acceptance speech
Grammy Awards 2015: Pharrell Williams, Beyonce, and Lecrae thank God in acceptance speech

Pharrell Williams made a huge statement Sunday night. It was not only because he won three awards that night including Best Music Video, Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Urban Contemporary Album, but it was his performance that expressed his message loud and clear.