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Atlanta fire chief sacked in anti-gay book row may sue city
Kelvin Cochran's case has been taken up by Alliance Defending Freedom.

#JeSuisAhmed: Separating faith from extremism
The hashtag #JeSuisAhmed has been trending on Twitter as people honour the Muslim police officer who died in the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris on Wednesday.

India: Guru denies ordering 400 castrations
An Indian Guru who allegedly told his followers that they must be castrated in order to "meet god" is being investigated for criminal intimidation and causing grievous bodily hurt.

Qu'ran-burning pastor Terry Jones is running a French fries stand in Florida mall
Terry Jones is number two on an Al Qaeda hit list and locals have raised security concerns.

Angelina Jolie meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie met Pope Francis yesterday after a screening at the Vatican of her film 'Unbroken'.

Terror preacher Abu Hamza will be sentenced today
The activist behind British shoe bomber Richard Reid faces life in jail

Shock win for challenger in Sri Lanka election
Corruption and authoritarianism saw a massive swing against the incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Terror attacks on UK 'likely', warns MI5 boss
The head of Britain's security service has said that mass casualty attacks are being planned.

Man who threw child off Florida bridge refuses lawyer, says he wants to 'leave it in the hands of God'
A father has been charged with first-degree murder after throwing his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge in St Petersburg, Florida.

Andraé Crouch dies aged 72 after bout of ill-health
Gospel music legend Andraé Crouch has passed away at the age of 72 after being hospitalised in the New Year.

Angelina Jolie says it's an 'honour' to screen Unbroken at Vatican; praises Louis Zamperini as a 'man of faith'
Angelina Jolie screens 'Unbroken' in Rome, meets Pope Francis

Sean Lowe, the Christian 'Bachelor' star who vowed chastity celebrates first wedding anniversary with Catherine Giudici
Fans will be pleased to know the continuation of an endearing love story between former 'Bachelor' Sean Lowe and former contestant Catherine Giudici as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary.

Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor at revival service
Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor

40,000 troops assigned for Pope Francis during papal visit in Philippines
According to the Philippine National Police, over 40,000 troops as well as air force and snipers will be assigned for Pope Francis' protection. Moreover, the Presidential Security Group will provide close-in security.

Kepler Space Telescope discovers Earth-like planets
Kepler hit a milestone on Tuesday when it found its 1,000th exoplanet, including seven other newly confirmed Earth-like worlds.

Couple married for 69 years Gene and Pat Warrington die just 8 hours apart
Gene and Pat Warrington passed away on December 27 just 8 hours apart in a hospice in Findlay, Ohio.