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Libya: Islamic State militants claim responsibility for suicide attacks that kill 42
Car bombings in eastern Libya are an apparent retaliation for Egyptian air strikes after 21 Coptic Christians were murdered.
Greece back from the brink as both sides claim victory in negotiations
An extension to Greece's rescue plan has been agreed, averting a cash crunch.
Ukraine will dominate London talks between John Kerry and Philip Hammond
The American secretary of state and British foreign secretary will discuss penalties on Russia.
Greece: Crowds flock to see Jesus statue 'weeping' after change in government
Crowds of people in Greece have been seeing the hand of God in politics after a statue of Jesus began "weeping" when an anti-austerity party won the January elections.
'The Egyptian Church has been strengthened' by Christian beheadings says Coptic Bishop
The beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians has energised the Church and strengthened relationships with the Muslim community, a Coptic-Catholic Bishop has said.
Pakistani Christian acquitted of false murder charges
Imtiaz Masih has been acquitted over four years after being charged with the murder of his Muslim employer's brother.
Iranian Christian pastor Rasoul Abdollahi released from prison
A pastor who has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith since December 2013 has been released.
Incensed: Thai health ministry issues joss stick warning
Burning incense sticks near food could cause cancer, officials say.
Greece 'will not be pushed' into accepting old bailout programme
A government spokesman has said that"conditions have matured" for a settlement.
Mosul recapture from Islamic State will begin in April-May, says US
A US Central Command official has signalled an attack by Iraqi and Kurdish forces.
Princeton receives 1455 Gutenberg Bible from philathrophist
Historic Bible included in 2,500-strong book collection donated to Princeton by generous alumnus
Rob Bell says church will become increasingly irrelevant if it holds to words of the Bible on marriage
Rob Bell challenges Bible position on marriage
'KKK Wednesday' promo leads to apology from UK Krispy Kreme
A Krispy Kreme branch is backtracking after an ill-worded promotional campaign led to a social media outcry.
Bibles deemed 'unacceptable' by Aberystwyth University students
Bibles in dorm rooms at UK college Aberystwyth University may become obsolete if the majority of students have their way.
Ousted Christian fire chief files lawsuit against city of Atlanta
The former Atlanta fire chief fired after voicing biblical beliefs in a book has filed suit against the city.
28-year-old American soldier is returning to Iraq 'to keep the church bells ringing'
A 28-year-old American military veteran has joined the civilian fight against the Islamic State (IS) in order to help the persecuted Christians in Iraq and Syria.