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Shane Claiborne: The power of a name
As we remember Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, his human suffering and struggle leads us to lament the injustice we see today, says Shane Claiborne.
Pope Francis calls for rethink on treatment of divorcees
The Pope is asking bishops and priests around the world to consider whether Orthodox church practice might be the best way forward to resolve the crisis over divorce and remarriage.
Three Syrian journalists killed in missile attack: CPJ
Three journalists from the Syrian opposition television channel Orient News were killed in the southwest of the country when a missile hit their vehicle, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said late on Tuesday.
France's last hostage Serge Lazarevic celebrates after release: 'I forgot what freedom is, don't ever forget'
France's last hostage abroad is celebrating his freedom after returning to his country following his release from captivity.
Pakistani family massacred by relatives in honour killing carried out 28 years after parents married
An 18-year-old girl was the sole survivor in the brutal murder of her family in the Pakistani city of Jhang on Tuesday night.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between US and Russia are 'extremely dangerous', calls for summit
The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has called upon the US and Russia to hold a summit to improve ties as he warned that the status quo could be detrimental.
Philippines security forces protecting relief workers from Maoist rebel threat
There are concerns for the safety of relief workers responding to the fallout of Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines.
LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant and other NBA players join California protests over police violence
There continues to be unrest in the US over police violence and high-profile professional basketballers are among those protesting in California.
While the EU pulls funds from Gambia over its human rights record, the Middle East steps in
The European Union is pulling the plug on funding to Gambia because of concerns about its human rights record amid concerns about the Islamification of the region.
'What sort of person would steal Christ?' $7,500 Jesus sculpture stolen from gallery
A rare bronze sculpture of Jesus Christ was stolen from a Thomas Kinkade gallery in Zionsville, Indiana.
Preacher Scott Lively on trial for role in Uganda anti-gay law
Lively will face trial for crimes against humanity for his role in influencing the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).
Demonic, The Hobbit? Russian Orthodox Church sees off 'evil' artwork
Plans for an art installation depicting the Eye of Sauron in Moscow have been withdrawn after the Church objected.
Ewan McGregor plays Jesus and the devil in new film
Ewan McGregor plays both Jesus and the devil in a new indie film 'Last Days in the Desert'.
Man shouting 'Kill the Jews' stabs student in New York
Police fatally shot a man who stabbed a Jewish student in Brooklyn on Tuesday, officials have confirmed.
Malala Yousafzai receives Nobel prize, says she hopes to be Prime Minister
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban, will today be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside veteran children's rights campaigner Kailash Satyarthi.
Middle East priest: 'Don't bomb Islamic State, they will destroy themselves from within'.
A senior priest and Arab Christian from the Middle East has called on the West not to attempt to defeat Islamic State by bombing.