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ISIS busy making legitimate-looking fake passports for use by terrorists, France warns
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazenueve has disclosed that the Islamic State (ISIS) has created an industry from bogus passports seized in Iraq, Syria and Libya as he proposed to form a new task force to help stop those attempting to infiltrate Europe using fake papers.
Seeking Pakistan nukes? Saudi Arabia says it will do whatever it takes to protect its security against Iran
Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir has shunned questions on whether the Kingdom was trying to purchase nuclear weapons from Pakistan, and berated Iran for getting billions of dollars as a result of the nuclear deal with the West.
Why is the idea of women worshiping at the Western Wall significant?
The Israeli government is about to vote on whether to allow men and women to pray together at the Western Wall. What's the significance?
'Convert or leave': Minority Muslim group threatened in Indonesia as persecution grows
A minority Muslim group has been ordered to convert to Sunni Islam or face expulsion in Indonesia.
Iraqi Christians seek refuge in Czech Republic after asylum offer
Ten Iraqi Christians have arrived in Prague after the Czech Republic agreed to resettle more than 150 asylum seekers.
Pope meets Iranian president, asks him to help stop Middle East terrorism
President Rouhani is on a four-day visit to Italy and France aimed at building diplomatic and commercial relationships.
Evangelical church to appeal ruling saying it cannot advise parents to 'lovingly spank' children
An evangelical church in South Africa will appeal a human rights ruling that it cannot advise congregants to "lovingly spank their children", according to the Telegraph.
Turkey: Ancient church discovered in underground city
An underground church containing frescoes that may date back to the 12th century has been discovered in the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Muslim-led conference in Morocco.
Hilary Clinton: I am disappointed Christianity has been used to condemn and judge
US Presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton gave an unusual insight into her faith at as she spoke to voters in the crucial state of Iowa on Monday.
China: Church authorities dismiss pastor who protested against cross removals
Megachurch pastor fired after outspoken opposition to China's crackdown on Christianity.
Hundreds of thousands expected to protest against same-sex unions in Italy
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to turn out in support of the 'traditional family' in Italy on Saturday as the government debates legalising same-sex partnerships.
EU is 'running out of time' to deal with migrant crisis, says top official
The European Union edged closer on Monday to accepting that its Schengen open-borders area may be suspended for up to two years.
UN launches Syria peace talks, opposition threatens boycott
Opposition groups signalled they would stay away unless the government and its Russian allies halt air strikes and lift sieges on towns.
Pope Francis seeks Protestant forgiveness for past persecution
Francis asked "forgiveness for the un-gospel like behaviour by Catholics towards Christians of other Churches".
Italian evangelical churches help open 'humanitarian corridor' to 1,000 refugees
An Italian ecumenical mission is in Lebanon this week to finalise details of a project that aims to relocate 1000 refugees to Italy on humanitarian visas "to save people from embarking on deadly journeys across the Mediterranean.''