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'Jihadi John' connected to failed London Underground bombers, say government papers
Islamist militant Mohammed Emwazi, identified as 'Jihadi John', was a member of a network in contact with one of the men convicted of trying to bomb the London Underground in 2005.
100,000 children affected by benefit sanctions - how Britain is still going hungry
About 100,000 children were affected by benefit sanctions last year, according to a new report which says people are still going hungry in modern Britain.
Satanist leader: We don't subscribe to the Judeo-Christian concept of evil or Satan
Satanist leader says their group is criticized mainly by those who have preconceived notions about Satan
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi could face death sentence
The Saudi blogger Raif Badawi who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes over accusations he insulted Islam could now be put on trial for apostasy resulting in a death sentence.
Group slams Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'
Freedom from Religion Foundation calls Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'; lodges complaint in 26 school districts
Pastors think faith will become an increasingly online experience in the next decade
According to a survey conducted by the Barna Group, 55 per cent of Protestant pastors believe it will be common practice for people to rely on the internet for their faith experiences in the next decade.
Church of England: Are vicars paid enough?
Clergy wife Anne Atkins has described how she and her vicar husband "struggled" to raise four children on his annual stipend of £20,000.
Foul play suspected in burning of 'haunted' church
'Haunted" church burned to the ground
4 in 10 Americans are 'unchurched'; dramatic change needed
Four in 10 Americans are unchurched. At 43 per cent, the number is significantly higher than the 30 per cent of Americans who did not go to church in 1990, according to data published in the book Churchless by George Barna and David Kinnaman.
21 Christians slain by ISIS to be declared martyrs by coptic church
The deaths of 21 Christians to ISIS will not be in vain as they will be declared martyrs by the Coptic Orthodox Church, the equivalent of canonisation in the Catholic Church.
Alabama is the most Bible minded state in US - survey
Alabama beats Tennessee as the most Bible minded area in US
Historic church being sold for $150K
Historical church being sold for $150,000 as city declines landmark petition
Florist who refused to provide flowers for gay wedding said she would never betray her religious beliefs
The Washington state florist who is currently under fire for refusing to provide flowers to a gay wedding is speaking up about her decision, saying she would never betray her religious beliefs the same way Judas betrayed Jesus
Black hole discovered from the beginning of the universe
Scientists recently discovered a mammoth black hole that was formed when the universe was only six per cent of its current age.
Boko Haram may be wooing ISIS
Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram appear to be adopting the symbolism and methods of the Islamic State (IS), according to some experts.
US-Israel ties fraying over Netanyahu's planned Iran speech
Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States.