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'Jealous rage' led to murder of Miss Honduras and her sister

Graco strollers causing amputations; company issues recall

'Normal Barbie' creator explains why he added stretchmarks, cellulite to children's doll

'Normal Barbie' creator explains why they added stretchmarks, cellulite to children's doll

Bishop of Gloucester describes 'sadness' at formal retirement

The Bishop of Gloucester has described his sadness at being unable to say a proper farewell to his flock as he formally retired from his diocesan episcopal post today.

Evangelical opinion split on Obama's immigration reforms

The US president's decision to force reforms through and bypass Congress has proved controversial.

Muslim schools 'vulnerable to radicalisation', says Ofsted

Pupils at Muslim schools in east London are being made "vulnerable" to extremist influences and radicalisation, Ofsted said today.

Is Islam a violent religion?

Queen Rania of Jordan has called on Arabs to reclaim Islam as a religion of peace. But is it?

45 killed after Boko Haram gunmen storm village

Gunmen stormed a village in north-eastern Nigeria on Wednesday, killing at least 45 people.

Zimbabwe: 11 people dead in church service stampede

Three children and a pregnant woman were among those crushed by stampeding crowds in Zimbabwe.

American Christian couple facing death sentence in Qatar

An American Christian couple could be handed the death penalty for allegedly starving their daughter to death last year.

19 Kids and Counting: Duggars under fire as huge petition calls for their show to be dropped

Comments appearing to link transgender and child rape cause outcry.

Egypt: Doctor and father acquitted after girl, 13, 'died from FGM'

A landmark trial in Egypt has seen the doctor and father of a 13-year-old girl who died after allegedly undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM) walk free.

Krish Kandiah: What can we learn from Russell Brand?

Love him or hate him, the impact Russell Brand has had on the national conversation should not be underestimated, writes Krish Kandiah.

Pastor arrested in Ferguson protest, 'dragged along the ground'

Police break up demonstration, accuse protesters of blocking traffic.

Christian forces clash with UN in Central African Republic

Shooting has left six dead and 10 injured in chaotic scenes.

Bankers' dishonesty scientifically proven

Swiss study shows that a culture prioritising financial gain makes them more likely to cheat.