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Syria: Russia launches missiles and warplanes against rebels
Moscow said its warships fired a barrage of missiles at rebels from the Caspian Sea.
Obama apologises to MSF for Kunduz hospital strike, but offers no explanation
The medical charity has demanded an international commission to investigate what it calls a war crime.
European Union talks tough on deportations amid surge in Syrian refugees
EU governments are set to agree today to step up deportations of illegal immigrants.
US Justice Department to release 6,000 inmates nationwide to decongest jails
The US Justice Department will release about 6,000 inmates early, the largest one-time release of federal prisoners, to ease jail congestion and provide relief to drug offenders.
Ten Commandments monument moved from Oklahoma capitol to private property
The Ten Commandments monument in Oklahoma was removed Monday night from the state capitol to a private property in compliance with the ruling of the state Supreme Court and a county judge.
ISIS seeks baby boom as part of its plan to expand caliphate, ensure future fighters
The Islamic State plans to expand its caliphate 'in the Middle East and into the future' by pushing pregnancies within its territory in Syria and Iraq to ensure the next generation of believers and fighters, according to Fox News.com
Tony Blair: Islamic extremist ideology supported by Muslims across the world
The idealogy behind ISIS and other extremist Islamic groups has wide support in mainstream Muslim communities, Tony Blair warned yesterday.
Could you declare your faith to a Christian-killing gunman?
When gunman Chris Harper-Mercer entered Oregon's Umpqua Community College last Thursday, he set about destroying lives with abandon.
Possibility of Catholic women deacons raised at Synod on Family
The possibility of ordaining women deacons in the Roman Catholic church has been raised by a senior Archbishop at the Synod on the Family in Rome.
Sex abusing bishop Peter Ball jailed for 32 months
As Bishop Peter Ball is jailed for sex abuse, victims pledge to sue the Church of England.
Pakistan: Christian head teacher beaten by Muslim co-workers
A Christian head teacher has been attacked by Muslim co-workers in Pakistan who said they refuse to work under a Christian.
US pastor stole thousands from church to fund affair
A pastor has been charged with stealing from his congregation in order to fund an affair, according to Fox2Now.
Pope Francis will visit Mexico next year
Pope Francis will visit Mexico in 2016, Vatican spokesperson Federico Lombardi has confirmed.
Leading Southern Baptist Al Mohler criticises gay conversion therapy, says Christians have sinned against gays
Leading Southern Baptist Albert Mohler has criticised therapies that attempt to turn people from gay to straight.
Boy, 11, shoots girl, 8, with shotgun after she refused his demand to see her puppy
A minor argument over puppies turned deadly Monday when an 11-year old boy from White Pine, Tennessee shot and killed his 8-year old neighbour and schoolmate girl whom he had bullied since moving to the place some months back, according to Jefferson County's Sherriff Department.
Texas executes man who killed Christian missionary for $8
Juan Garcia, 35, shot Hugo Solana in 1998 during a botched robbery in Houston.