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Charlie Hebdo attack: Is religion to blame?
Launched just before today's Paris shootings, a new report warns against isolating religion as the sole cause of conflict.

Swansea church denies radicalising students
Freedom Church in Swansea has been accused of radicalising university students and leaving them "damaged", claims that the church strongly refutes.

Background: What is Charlie Hebdo?
Following the shooting at the offices of French publication Charlie Hebdo, we look at the paper's controversial past.

Elim Pentecostal ministers celebrate joyful centenary
Ministers are meeting in Birmingham and Monaghan for a day of consecration and commitment.

Charlie Hebdo gun attack: 12 confirmed dead, French President says it's an act of 'extreme barbarity'
Security at places of worship in Paris has been reinforced following today's shooting at satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, in which 12 people have been confirmed dead.

Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander surrenders to US forces
Dominic Ongwen's capture is a "historic blow" to Africa's worst terrorist militia.

Islamist extremists hack Yorkshire church and school websites
Hackers have targeted a Danish church and a primary school in Yorkshire.

Christianity facing extinction in the Middle East, warns Open Doors
The charity's annual World Watch List reveals that persecution is increasing around the world.

Tail of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 has been found
The black box flight recorder may be inside, says the airline's chief.

German anti-immigration movement faces backlash in demonstrations against 'xenophobia'
PEGIDA anti-Islamists have been condemned by a leading newspaper and prominent public figures.

Myanmar: Buddhist nationalist attacks on Muslims could spark extremist backlash, warns new cardinal
Charles Maung Bo has urged the government to do more to curb hate speech by Buddhist monks.

Quarter of refugees worldwide are now Syrians, says UN
New figures highlight the humanitarian tragedy of the nation's collapse.

Jessa and Jill Duggar are adorable in 19 Kids and Counting throwback photos
The Duggar Family from the hit TLC series 19 Kids and Counting shared some heartwarming old pics from their family album and challenged their fans to identify the adorable baby Duggars.
Willie Robertson photobombs daughter Sadie Robertson's sweet photo with beau Blake Coward
Duck Dynasty dad Willie Robertson snuck up behind daughter Sadie and her boyfriend Blake Coward in a hilarious photo posted on Instagram.

Sierra Leone week of prayer and fasting amid devastating Ebola crisis
As Ebola continues to ravage Sierra Leone, the country's president is asking citizens to pray and fast
Tips for Jesus leaves $2,000 tip in San Francisco
The New Year is off to a good start for servers in San Francisco City, as Tips for Jesus has left a $2,000 tip to employees of a Tacolicious branch in San Francisco City.