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British former Catholic priest arrested in Kosovo over child abuse allegations
Laurence Soper allegedly committed the offences at St Benedict's School in Ealing, where he was a teacher in the 1970s and 1980s.
ACLU launches new campaign against Catholic hospitals in bid to cut federal funding
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is accusing Catholic hospitals in the U.S. of denying women of reproductive health care services due to religious beliefs.
Falwell's 'end those Muslims' remark draws backlash as schools urged to stop holding sports events at Liberty U
A school board in Virginia has urged the state's association of schools to stop holding events at Liberty University following president Jerry Falwell Jr.'s remarks last December about killing Muslims with guns.
'Historic win for American people': Judge rules Obamacare funding unconstitutional
A U.S. federal judge has ruled in favour of the House of Representatives' lawsuit challenging subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust
The US believes China will add substantial military infrastructure to artificial islands in the South China Sea.
U.S. Congress urged to impeach President Obama over pro-transgender bathroom use policy
Conservative leaders have expressed outrage over U.S. President Barack Obama's directive to all public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker room consistent with their gender identity.
Venezuela opposition slams 'desperate' Maduro state of emergency
Maduro declared a 60-day state of emergency due to what he called plots from Venezuela and the United States.
Syria: Suspected Russian airstrike hits ancient Church of St Simeon
The church and the remains of Simeon's pillar were hit by the airstrike.
'A defeat for everyone': Catholic Church laments approval of gay unions by Italy's legislature
In an unexpected overwhelming vote, a chamber of Italy's legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, approved a bill instituting civil unions for gay couples. With this, homosexual unions are now close to being allowed in the entire Eastern Europe.
Priest calls for prayers as heavy fighting rages in Aleppo: 'No words to describe all the suffering'
A Franciscan priest is appealing to Christians throughout the world to pray for the Syrian city of Aleppo, which he said is in "so much misery" as heavy fighting between the Syrian government and rebel groups continues.
Osama bin Laden's youngest son urges Muslims to unite and 'free' Jerusalem
The youngest son of the late Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is encouraging his fellow jihadists to free the holy city of Jerusalem, which he likened to a bride, news reports say citing the U.S terrorist-tracking organisation SITE.
Venezuela president declares state of emergency, citing US and domestic 'threats'
US intelligence officials have told reporters they are increasingly worried about the potential for an economic and political meltdown in Venezuela.
Drugs giant Pfizer says it won't allow its products to be used for executions
The move shuts off the last remaining open market source of drugs used in executions.
Donald Trump turns to climate change sceptic for energy advice
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is seeking to flesh out his policy proposals.
Obama admin orders public schools to let transgenders use facilities of their choice as condition for getting federal funds
The Obama administration has issued a "guidance" to all public schools telling them to open their showers, locker rooms, and restrooms to all their transgender students who want to use those facilities that match their gender identity.
Tiffany & Co. marketing exec claims jeweler fired her for saying Jews killed Jesus
A Catholic marketing executive at jeweler Tiffany & Co. in New York has filed a lawsuit against the company, saying it discriminated against her for saying that Jews killed Jesus.