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Georgia executes its first woman for 70 years in the face of appeals by Pope Francis
Rev Cathy Zappa, an Episcopal priest who taught Gissendaner through a prison theology programme, said Gissendaner was scared but had not wavered in her belief in God.
Powers struggle to agree on Syria policy as Russia is challenged to strike terror groups
Diplomats have been pursuing new ways to build a solid front against the militants.
Afghanistan: Government troops battle to retake city from Taliban
Taliban fighters seized control of Kunduz after staging an audacious assault on the city on Monday.
Churches torched by extremists in Tanzania
Three evangelical churches have been burned down in an area of northwest Tanzania where Islamist extremists have been making threats against Christian communities.
Ted Cruz plans to 'introduce' Khamenei to '72 virgins' if Iran tries to acquire nukes
Sen. Ted Cruz has intimated that if Iran were to continue seeking nuclear weapons under a Cruz administration, he will kill Iran's Ayatollah.
Iran willing to free Saeed Abedini, other US prisoners under 'right circumstances'
Iran President Hassan Rouhani said the Iranian government is willing to release American prisoners they are holding, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, under the 'right circumstances.'
Divisons loom over gays and divorce before Pope's Synod on Family
Nearly 800,000 Catholics, including more than 200 cardinals, bishops and archbishops, have written to the Pope appealing for clarity and warning of a "breach" in the Church over gays and marriage.
Landmark bill could end 'pattern of persecution' in Iraq and Syria
A landmark resolution introduced in Congress last week could mean that vital action is taken to defend Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East, Christian Today has been told.
Germany: Calls for Christian and Muslim refugees to be housed separately
Violent clashes between Christian and Muslim refugees in Germany has led to calls for them to be housed separately.
Christian missionaries told to leave Nepal
Extremist groups in Nepal have warned Christian missionaries to leave the country, Fides reports.
Pastor Saeed Abedini treated like 'a pawn in a game of chess', wife says
American pastor Saeed Abedini is being treated like a "pawn in a game of chess," his wife has said, following the Iranian president's offer to release him in return for Iranians being held in the US.
Israel's Christian school strike ends, but funding threats remain
The strike has lasted more than a month and was sparked by cuts that Christian leaders said were discriminatory.
Obama: ISIS is 'apocalyptic cult'
Islamic State is an "apocalyptic cult" whose mass slaughters are an "assault on all humanity", US President Barack Obama said in a strong address before the UN General Assembly on Monday.
Corbyn to promise he will not impose his views on the Labour Party
Critics say Corbyn's approach could cause confusion about party policy and deepen internal divisions.
Afghan Taliban seize northern city in blow to government
The insurgents raised their banner over the square and freed hundreds of fellow militants from jail.
Pope Francis wades into US gay marriage debate after historic visit
Francis said government officials should be able to refrain from actions that violate their beliefs.