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Iraqi priest urges pope to advocate for persecuted Christians
An Iraqi priest forced to flee Mosul has flown to the US to campaign on behalf of persecuted Christians in the Middle East during Pope Francis' landmark visit.
#PopeinUS: Pope Francis' visit to the US in pictures, so far...
Pope Francis is in the middle of a six day tour of the USA. Crowds have followed him over the last few days as he visited Washington, and he's now in New York before heading to his final stop in Philadelphia.
America is not a Christian country. So why is religion so important in the Presidential election?
More people go to church in America, but if you want to know what a Christian country looks like, it's just across the Atlantic.
Republican candidates and faith: What have we learned from the campaign?
We check in with the leading contenders and their pronouncements on God along the road to the election...
China: Christian lawyer 'tortured in prison' kidnapped again
Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng has been 'kidnapped' by Chinese officials after speaking out about his alleged torture in prison, according to China Aid.
US and allies may stay in Afghanistan to deter Taliban
Thousands of American troops may stay in the country beyond the end of 2016.
China's President Xi flies into Washington amid simmering tensions
The visit takes place against a backdrop of alleged Chinese cyber spying and territorial disputes.
Serbia and Croatia at odds over migrant crisis as tensions rise
The former Yugoslav foes traded embargoes and insults on Thursday.
Hillary Clinton shouted, cursed at President Obama over e-mail leak, new book claims
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton may look prim and proper in front of the public's eye, but behind the White House's closed doors, she can have a rude fit of fury, according to a new book.
What is Russia doing in Syria? US still clueless on Putin's stunning move
Russia has sent additional troops to two new sites in Syria amid growing concerns about its real purpose since its involvement was apparently not coordinated with other countries operating in the ravaged-conflict nation, CNN reported
'ISIS killing Muslims': Defectors seen as potential partners in exposing jihadist lies
Defectors from the Islamic State (ISIS) are condemning the leadership of the jihadist group, saying they are killing Muslims instead of protecting them.
Muslims now fastest growing immigrant group in US; 2.6 million arrive in 2014
As immigration and religion continue to become controversial campaign issues for the 2016 presidential elections, a recent study showed that more and more immigrants from Muslim countries are entering the United States.
Consumers vow to boycott Doritos for offering pro-gay rainbow potato chips
Some consumers are planning to boycott Doritos after the potato chips company offered limited edition pro-homosexual bags of rainbow-colored chips.
Catholics demand female ordination during pope's visit
Protestors who demanded the ordination of women priests, staging a "lie-in" outside a Washington church where Pope Francis was attending mass, have been fined.
In pictures: What is Eid?
Harry Farley looks at the origin and traditions of the Muslim festival of Eid.
Ambitious but limited: The Sustainable Development Goals lack a Christian perspective
The Sustainable Development Goals: what they offer and what they lack