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Amputation for theft, stoning for adultery: Malaysia prime minister fights Islamist demands
Prime Minister Najib Razak is struggling to control his coalition government.
Islamic State withdraws from 'hell hole' Yarmouk refugee camp
The pull-out from Yarmouk leaves al Qaeda-linked Nusra as the main group inside the camp.
2,200 join first International Bible Marathon in Israel
Around 2,200 runners took part in an International Bible Marathon which started in Rosh Haayin and ended in the ancient Biblical site of Tel Shilo last week.
Johns Hopkins University reverses ban on pro-life display
A Maryland university has reversed its ban on a pro-life display exhibited by a student group.
Parent protests 'Pretend you're a Muslim' homework assignment
A parent in Wisconsin recently contacted the media after taking issue with a controversial homework assignment relating to religion.
Aaron Hernandez found guilty; victim's mother offers forgiveness
The mother of murder victim Odin Lloyd offered forgiveness to her son's killers on Wednesday.
Bible cannot be Tennessee state book, says attorney general
Tennessee's attorney general determined that the Bible cannot be the state's official book in a decision handed down Monday.
400 migrants drown off Libyan coast trying to get to Europe
As many as 400 migrants are believed to have drowned of the coast of Libya, after their boat capsized, according to reports from survivors.
40-stone pastor wins competition for weight loss surgery
William McCoy II won the award from America's National Obesity Foundation.
Indian government says Church attacks were criminal not political
India's Hindu nationalist government has denied that "communal" politics were behind a series of attacks on churches and the rape of a nun in recent months.
Arrests in US cities after widespread protests against police violence
Demonstrators have marched against the killing of unarmed black men by police.
Yemen's Houthi rebels face UN arms embargo as battles rage
Saudi air strikes have failed to halt the progress of Iran-backed fighters.
Iran nuclear deal: setback for Obama as Republicans force Congress role in negotiations
Congress will have the power to review a nuclear deal following pressure on the president.
Only two Ebola clinics in use after US spends $1.4 billion
After spending $1.4 billion to build 11 Ebola treatment units (ETUs) in Liberia, nine have not been used, and only 28 patients have been treated at the other two.
#BringBackOurGirls update: Dozens of kidnapped Nigerian students spotted with Boko Haram
Over 50 girls kidnapped last year by Boko Haram were allegedly spotted in Gwoza, Borno state three weeks ago.
Pope Francis 'refuses' gay French ambassador to the Vatican
Pope Francis has reportedly rejected an openly gay Frenchman as the country's new ambassador to the Vatican.