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Jailed pastor Saeed Abedini should be freed, US tells Iran
State Department says detainees should be released, though reports of a prisoner swap have been denied.
Police anger at New York mayor remains, sharp fall in arrests
Tensions over Bill de Blasio's turbulent relationship with the department have been linked to a "virtual work stoppage".
Crashed AirAsia plane believed found on ocean floor
Authorities believe it was intact when it hit the water.
Low-key Christmas for Pakistan's persecuted Christians
Christmas in Pakistan was modest this year as Christians in Karachi toned down their celebration in respect for the 148 people who were slain in the Peshawar school attack.
Girl writes heartbreaking Facebook post before suicide
Girl writes heartbreaking Facebook post before suicide
ISIS violence is turning people off the Muslim faith - Middle East expert
ISIS violence is backfiring by turning people off the Muslim faith - ministry leader
Chipotle employee faces disciplinary action after 'Hands up, don't shoot' protest`
Chipotle employee faces disciplinary action after 'Hands up, don't shoot' protest
Michigan's first blind Supreme Court Justice prepares to take office
Michigan's first blind Supreme Court Justice prepares to take office
Prayer vigil held for California woman stabbed during mugging
Prayer vigil held for California woman stabbed during mugging
Billboard in New York's Times Square thanks God for freedom
The Answers in Genesis billboard defended religious liberty
Presbyterian church's Glee Music Camp challenged by Auburn, New York city council
A Presbyterian church has been accused by the city of Auburn, New York of using one of its buildings for commercial purposes - a violation of city zoning laws
Firefighters lose lawsuit over gay pride parade
Firefighters lose lawsuit over gay pride parade
Facebook apologises after Year in Review feature drags up memories some users would rather forget
Facebook has issued an apology for the grief its Year in Review feature has caused some users.
FBI joins investigation after baby Jesus stolen from Nativity scene and replaced with real pig's head
The FBI is now working with the Haverhill Police Department to find out who stole the baby Jesus figure from a nativity scene outside a local church and replaced it with a real pig's head.
Will and Kate attend church without Prince George - because he's too noisy!
Prince William and Kate apologised to crowds for not bringing Prince George to the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service.
AirAsia Flight QZ8501: Indonesian president offers prayers as debris is found
The Indonesian president today said he was praying for strength for the families of those aboard AirAsia Flight QZ8501, debris from which has now been found.