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Liam Fox: It's not 'Happy Holidays' but Happy Christmas
Christians should not shy away from celebrating their faith at Christmas, the former Secretary of State for Defence will insist in a video.

Conjoined twins die one day after delivery: 'Even through this hardship, God is good,' father says
Conjoined twins, sharing a heart, die one day after delivery

Last French citizen held hostage has been freed by al Qaeda
A 50-year-old French citizen being held by al Qaeda since 2011 has been freed, the French president has confirmed.

CIA interrogation of terrorism suspects involved sexual threats and waterboarding - US Senate report
A US Senate report due to be released on Tuesday will claim that interrogation techniques used by the CIA went beyond what was authorised.

Protest held against pastor who said gay people should be killed to stop spread of AIDS
People gathered in peaceful protest against Pastor Steven Anderson, who said in a sermon that killing gays is God's way of ridding the world of AIDS.

The world's smallest Bible released
If you've ever struggled to fit your Bible into an already overflowing bag, you're in luck. Measuring just 4.76mm each side, the world's smallest Bible has been released.

Prince Charles condemns Islamic State violence as "blasphemy"
The Prince of Wales described the persecution of Christians in Iraq as "blasphemy" on the part of the Islamist militant group Islamic State in an address to members of the Chaldean church in London today.

Judge rules blood transfusion can be given to son of Jehovah's Witnesses
A young boy suffering from severe burns may be given a blood transfusion after a judge ruled yesterday that his devout parents' views would not be taken into account.

'Exodus: God and Kings' star Christian Bale admits there was so much he had 'no idea about' before reading Old Testament account of Moses
Christian Bale studied the Scriptures in preparation for his role as Moses in the film "Exodus: Gods and Kings."

France accused of 'totalitarian secularism' after nativity scene removal
A row has broken out in France after a court ruled that a nativity scene must be removed from a council building in La Roche-Sur-Yon.

Pope Francis: Don't proselytise, instead heal the sick and seek the lost
In a major newspaper interview, the Pope has called for clergy to reconnect with people.

Christian gay cake row: Politician calls for law change
A Private Member's Bill to introduce a conscience clause into law was yesterday launched by a Christian politician in Northern Ireland.

'Bible says homosexuality is capital crime': Arizona pastor who called for gays to be executed is unrepentant
Steven Anderson maintains position in TV interview, claims biblical warrant for hate speech.

Eric Garner death: 'I can't breathe' say protesters
Anger mounts as campaign against police violence gathers pace.

End of the line for Hong Kong protests? Court orders sites cleared
Pro-democracy campaigners are facing defeat as authorities move against them.

Rescue workers struggle in aftermath of Typhoon Hagupit
The storm has devastated the central Philippines.