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French President defends freedom of speech after anti-Hebdo clashes abroad
French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters in other countries do not understand France's attachment to freedom of speech.
Pope Francis condemns male chauvinism: 'Women have much to tell us in today's society'
Pope Francis said on Sunday men should listen to women's ideas more, adding that "Women are able to pose questions that we men are not able to understand".
Niger: 10 dead, churches burned and Christian homes looted in Charlie Hebdo protests
At least five people were killed on Saturday in protests in Niger against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, authorities said, bringing the death toll from two days of violence in the country to 10.
Boko Haram abducted hundreds of women and children from Baga
Boko Haram militants reportedly abducted around 500 women and children at a school right after they massacred an estimated 2,000 people from Baga and neighboring town Doron Baga.
Filipinos give Pope Francis a rousing welcome
Filipinos gave Pope Francis a rapturous welcome when he arrived in Manila on Thursday.
The Netherlands is now home to more atheists than believers
There are more atheists than believers now in the Netherlands for the first time in recent history, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos.
Pastor of church that lost 46 members in AirAsia crash: 'We don't attempt to answer the big 'why' question'
Chinese Indonesian Pastor Philip Mantofa said that they are still reeling from the loss of their 46 members from the devastating AirAsia crash, adding that they don't even attempt to answer "why" the crash happened when it did.
Charlie Hebdo's first edition after Paris terror attacks triggers violence against Christians in Niger and Algiers
The front cover showed a sad-faced Prophet Muhammad
Niger: Churches attacked in Charlie Hebdo protests
Demonstrators in Niger attacked the French cultural center, set fire to churches and raided Christian shops on Friday, as protests erupted against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons in several Muslim West African countries.
Philippines: Pope Francis praises faith of Typhoon Haiyan survivors
Storms greeted Pope Francis when he arrived in the central Philippines city of Tacloban on Saturday to pray for the dead and comfort survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, the country's worst natural disaster that killed 6,300 people barely a year ago.
Dozens of Islamist suspects held across Europe
Belgian, French and German police interrogated dozens of Islamist suspects on Friday as much of Europe remained on heightened security alert after last week's killings in Paris and raids in Belgium in which two gunmen were killed.
Franklin Graham tells Muslims they don't have to die in jihad to please God
Franklin Graham told Fox's Muslim viewers they can convert to Christianity secretly
India's Christians look to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for support after attacks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet to comment on the recent spate of attacks on Christians
Evil of ISIS and Boko Haram must be confronted, US administration told
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) is calling for the US administration to boldly confront the evil deeds of the Islamic State (ISIS) and Boko Haram and put a stop to their killing sprees.
Cat saves abandoned baby from freezing to death
A homeless cat in Russia is being hailed a hero after helping to save a baby's life.
Fox News reporter apologises for calling Birmingham, UK 'totally Muslim'
A Fox News reporter is apologising this week after calling the English city "totally Muslim."