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No HERO for Houston: Transgender people will have to keep using the 'wrong' lavatories
The Houston Equal Rights Ordinance was backed by outgoing Mayor Annise Parker.
Vincent Nichols criticises government's slow response to refugee crisis: 'Their plight doesn't wait'
The Archbishop of Westminster today criticised the British government's slow response to the refugee crisis, claiming that it is compromising the dignity of those in need.
'The Good Thief': Stolen Jesus statue returns in glory!
The Bible does talk about Jesus returning in glory but for one gift shop owner this happened in an unexpected manner.
Richard Dawkins calls Ben Carson a 'disgrace' for belief in creationism
Richard Dawkins has slammed the Rupublican primary candidates for their belief in creationism and labelled Ben Carson a "disgrace."
Bishop warns against Iraqi law that children of Muslim converts must be Muslim
A law forcing children of converts to Islam to be regarded as Muslims will contribute to the extinction of Christianity in Iraq, a bishop has warned.
Woman accused of adultery stoned to death in Afghanistan
A young woman was stoned to death in Afghanistan after being accused of having an adulterous relationship, officials said on Tuesday.
The 'Muslim invasion' of Europe: Do the numbers add up?
People are worried: is the Islamification of Europe really a thing?
Man claims he was 'sexual slave' for depraved people protected by Church
The distressing testimony of Paulino, a former member of a Barcelona Catholic religious group, The Missionary Community of Saint Paul the Apostle and of Mary (MCSPA), has been published this week by the Spanish newspaper El PaÃs.
Guantanamo closure: Obama's counterterrorism chief makes final push
Senior administration officials told Reuters the plan would be unveiled in early November.
Chinese and Taiwanese leaders to hold first meeting since civil war
The meeting coincides with rising anti-China sentiment on Taiwan.
Iran won't abandon 'Death to America' slogan since it's now republic's 'symbol'
Iran's nuclear deal with world powers, including the United States, is not enough reason for the Islamic nation to drop its "Death to America" slogan.
Russian airstrikes not hurting but actually helping ISIS â UK defence analyst
Contrary to what Moscow would like the world to believe, Russian airstrikes in Syria are not only not hurting the Islamic State (ISIS) but are actually helping the jihadist group, a leading British defence analyst disclosed.
In radical 'cultural shift,' Ireland now plans to decriminalise use of prohibited drugs
After decades of trying to suppress drug supply and prevent addicts from using illegal substances, Ireland may soon set up rooms where drug users can inject themselves with these prohibited chemicals.
Myanmar: Muslims at risk of exclusion from historic election
The upcoming general election has been portrayed as the freest and fairest in decades, but in reality Muslims are facing barriers against participation.
Man sentenced to prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam
An Iranian filmmaker who was sentenced to six years in prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam has received support from various European politicians today.
Vietnam urged to redraft oppressive religious freedom laws
Religious freedom in Vietnam is under threat from a new law on belief and religion, according to a joint statement from a number of faith groups.