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Britain steps up border security after Paris shooting

The decision was not taken in response to specific intelligence, the Home Secretary said.

Muslim actor says it's an 'honour' to play Jesus in new film

Haaz Sleiman, who stars in the National Geographic Channel's film 'Killing Jesus', has defended his casting.

Eric Metaxas says authors buying their way onto bestseller lists is wrong

Following the revelation that Mars Hill bought Mark Driscoll's way onto the New York Times bestsellers list, author Eric Metaxas has denied defending the right to do so.

Embattled Sri Lanka bishop steps down over financial scandal

Bishop Shanta Francis has resigned following months of speculation.

Miami Archbishop says church employees could be fired for supporting gay marriage

Following Florida's legalisation of same-sex marriage this week, the Archbishop of Miami has warned diocese employees that that they risk being fired if they show support for gay marriage, including comments made online.

Muslim Egyptian President in groundbreaking visit to Christian church

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi broke precedent and attended a service in Cairo's Coptic cathedral.

Rowan Williams denounces 'work-until-you-drop' culture

The former Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised our approach to retirement, saying older people currently face "a zero-sum game choice" between working "until they drop" or stopping altogether.

Atlanta fire chief sacked over 'anti-gay' book

Kevin Cochran has fiercely defended himself against charges of discrimination, but lost his job.

Cathedral verger hospitalised with head injuries after vicious attack

Blackburn Cathedral's head verger was assaulted in the cathedral nave.

Paris: Female police officer dies after attack by gunmen

One of the police officers wounded in southern Paris has died.

US airstrikes have devastated targets in Iraq and Syria

Tanks, buildings, boats and artillery have been destroyed in "extraordinarily accurate" strikes.

UN confirms Palestine will join International Criminal Court

The ICC could investigate the Gaza war which killed more than 2,000 Palestinians.

Dammartin-en-Goele manhunt: Anti-terrorism forces seek dialogue

Village north-east of Paris are the focus of anti-terrorism forces.

French police still hunting two suspects in Charlie Hebdo magazine shooting; one turns himself in

The three suspects are all French nationals

Most churchgoers would not miss service for football - study

Pastors everywhere are sure to be buoyed by a new study by LifeWay Research which found that most churchgoers will not skip church just to watch their favourite football team.