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French forces kill newspaper attack suspects, hostages die in second siege

Two brothers suspected of a bloody attack on the offices of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo were killed when police stormed their hideout on Friday, while a second siege ended with the deaths of four hostages.

Pope Francis asks God to 'change the hearts' of the Paris terrorists

Grieving mother of 5-year-old girl thrown from bridge: 'She was my angel'

Michelle Kerr, the mother of Phoebe Jonchuck, a 5-year-old girl who was killed when she was thrown off a bridge by her father, has described her daughter as her angel.

The job you take may affect your chances of marriage - and divorce

According to a study by Businessweek, the job you take may significantly alter your prospects of walking down the aisle.

Salman Rushdie: Religion and other ideas 'deserve' criticism and satire

Salman Rushdie has defended the right to criticise and satirise religion after Wednesday's attack on satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people and left 11 others wounded.

French police storm site where Charlie Hebdo attack suspects were holding hostages

Explosions and gunfire were heard as French anti-terror police stormed a small printing works in northern France where the two chief suspects in Wednesday's attack in Paris had taken hostages.

Justin Welby receives honorary degree from Durham University

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has today been awarded an honorary degree from Durham University.

Andrae Crouch: his life and legacy

Tony Jasper profiles one of the all-time greats of gospel music.

Abbey barred from selling painting worth Â£150,000

Hexham Abbey has been told it cannot sell a painting worth up to Â£150,000 because it should be kept for the nation.

Bishop slams 'inhumane' detention of 30,000 migrants

The Bishop of Croydon has backed a time limit on detentions as some migrants are now held for more than two years.

Paris: Two dead in kosher supermarket hostage situation

Two people have died in a hostage situation in Paris, a policeman at the scene has confirmed.

Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support

Pope Francis on Thursday was thanked by a delegation of Yazidi representatives for his love and support during their persecution at the hands of Islamic State.