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Islamic State has fewer than 1,000 fighters left, says US-led coalition
Fewer than 1,000 Islamic State fighters remain in Iraq and Syria, a third of the estimated figure only three weeks ago.
Christians murdered in Nigeria's Kaduna state over Christmas
Fulani herdsmen have launched two attacks on Christian worshippers in Nigeria's Kaduna State in the Christmas period.
Revealed: Is this the biggest scandal of all time?
When we think of the word 'scandal' we probably think of news stories in the US involving Harvey Weinstein and Robert Mueller and Donald Trump.
Obama and Prince Harry: Former President warns against misuse of social media
He warned against the harmful effect of social media in which people were increasingly split into hostile tribes.
Topless Femen activist tries to steal baby Jesus from Vatican Nativity scene
A topless activist from the feminist group Femen tried to snatch the statue of the baby Jesus from the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square on Monday but was stopped by police as she grabbed it.
Warnings over new relationships education that will teach British school children about transgender issues
The lessons will address sex, sexual health, and LGBT issues, including transgenderism.
So many will never know the joy of being a grandparent because of liberal lies on abortion
An acquaintance once asked Winston Churchill if he had shown the statesman a picture of his grandchild. Churchill replied, saying something like: "No. And I have forgotten to thank you for that."
Is God unjust?
Accusations typically come from those who hope to expose a clash between the existence of God and unjust tragedies.
Why Justin Bieber's Gospel message needs a follow-up word
Justin Bieber told his 95 million Instagram followers: "Jesus is changing me from the inside out everyday!"
Brexit deal could serve as template for EU relations to countries like Ukraine and Turkey
An EU agreement with Britain on relations after Brexit could serve as a model for ties with other countries that want to be as close as possible to the bloc but are not yet ready to join, such as Ukraine and Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said.
Queen praises husband's humour in Christmas message
Queen Elizabeth will pay tribute to her husband Prince Philip in her Christmas message, and praise his support and unique sense of humour'.
Bittersweet Christmas for Iraq's Christians after Islamic State defeat
Inside the newly renovated Church of Saint George in the Northern Iraqi town of Teleskof, Hayat Chamoun Daoud led children dressed as Santa Claus singing Jingle Bells in Aramaic.
Traffickers are 'Herods of today' says Pope Francis in passionate defence of refugees
Pope Francis strongly defended immigrants at his Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, comparing them to Mary and Joseph finding no place to stay in Bethlehem
Why do Matthew and Luke have different Nativity stories?
Two of the four Gospels don't feature the story of Jesus' birth at all. Mark and John jump straight into his baptism and ministry without reference to how or where he was born
A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all
If you are reading this on Christmas Day, Happy Christmas. Now get off your computer or phone and go and do something less boring instead.
North Korea: UN sanctions 'an act of war'
The latest UN sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against it, North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.