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Islamic State claims to hold 21 Coptic Christians in Libya
The extremist group says it was responsible for capturing Egyptian workers earlier this month.
New Charlie Hebdo cover depicts Muhammad
The front cover of the first issue of Charlie Hebdo since last week's attack on the magazine features a caricature of the Muslim prophet Muhammad.
Islamic State release photographs of teenage suicide bomber
Photos of a Syrian boy blowing himself up in a suicide attack in Iraq have been released by Islamic State militants.
Justin Welby and John Sentamu warn that Church of England must reverse its decline
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York say that urgent action needs to be taken.
Islamic State must be wiped out - French defence minister
Islamic State fighters must be wiped out, France's defence minister said on Tuesday, indicating that Paris would not pull back from military operations overseas.
One third of US pastors are obese
A third of US pastors are too heavy â but that can change, says a Baylor University researcher.
Iraq: Christian forces to defend land against Islamic State
500 Christians in Iraq's Ninevah plains have joined forces to prevent Islamic State from taking more of their lands.
Apparent Islamic State supporters hack US military Twitter feed
The Twitter and YouTube accounts for the US military command were hacked on Monday by people claiming to be sympathetic towards Islamic State militant.
Pakistan must stop supporting militants, says Kerry
Playing extremists off against each other is too dangerous, warns the US secretary of state.
Record numbers of anti-Islamist PEGIDA supporters march through Dresden
Up to 25,000 turned out carrying banners with anti-immigrant slogans.
Israel predicts French Jews will emigrate after Paris shootings
Up to 10,000 may leave France in 2015 because they fear anti-Semitic attacks, an official says.
Pope Francis lands in Sri Lanka, urges investigation into Tamil war
"The process of healing also needs to include the pursuit of truth," said Francis at the beginning of his visit.
Pope Francis to add New York to U.S. papal visit in September
Catholics in New York may have the chance to see the pope as his holiness will reportedly expand his papal visit in the U.S. in September to include New York City and Washington D.C.
Pastor shot dead by extremist group in Kenya
Pastor shot dead by gunmen allegedly connected with Somali militant group Al Shabaab
Willie and Korie Robertson celebrate 23 years of marriage
January 11 was a special day for Willie and Korie Roberston of Duck Dynasty as they celebrated 23 years of their marriage.
Second child suicide bombing kills 3 and injures 46 people in Nigeria
Child suicide bombers hit Nigeria in deadly weekend attacks