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French police storm site where Charlie Hebdo attack suspects were holding hostages
Explosions and gunfire were heard as French anti-terror police stormed a small printing works in northern France where the two chief suspects in Wednesday's attack in Paris had taken hostages.
Paris: Two dead in kosher supermarket hostage situation
Two people have died in a hostage situation in Paris, a policeman at the scene has confirmed.
Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support
Pope Francis on Thursday was thanked by a delegation of Yazidi representatives for his love and support during their persecution at the hands of Islamic State.
Luxury hotel cancels booking for homeless people, backs down after protests
A luxury hotel has said that homeless people can stay there after all.
#JeSuisAhmed: Separating faith from extremism
The hashtag #JeSuisAhmed has been trending on Twitter as people honour the Muslim police officer who died in the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris on Wednesday.
India: Guru denies ordering 400 castrations
An Indian Guru who allegedly told his followers that they must be castrated in order to "meet god" is being investigated for criminal intimidation and causing grievous bodily hurt.
Qu'ran-burning pastor Terry Jones is running a French fries stand in Florida mall
Terry Jones is number two on an Al Qaeda hit list and locals have raised security concerns.
Terror preacher Abu Hamza will be sentenced today
The activist behind British shoe bomber Richard Reid faces life in jail
Shock win for challenger in Sri Lanka election
Corruption and authoritarianism saw a massive swing against the incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Terror attacks on UK 'likely', warns MI5 boss
The head of Britain's security service has said that mass casualty attacks are being planned.
Man who threw child off Florida bridge refuses lawyer, says he wants to 'leave it in the hands of God'
A father has been charged with first-degree murder after throwing his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge in St Petersburg, Florida.
Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor at revival service
Judge tosses out murder indictment for man accused of killing Louisiana pastor
40,000 troops assigned for Pope Francis during papal visit in Philippines
According to the Philippine National Police, over 40,000 troops as well as air force and snipers will be assigned for Pope Francis' protection. Moreover, the Presidential Security Group will provide close-in security.
Florida teen who shot and killed her brother was abused for years, say authorities
The Florida teen who shot and killed her brother on Monday had suffered abuse for years, police revealed on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Hundreds killed in Boko Haram attack
Boko Haram militants burnt down almost an entire town in northeast Nigeria on Wednesday, and initial reports suggest that hundreds of civilians were killed.
Christianity is helping power Chinese economy, says study
Faith networks and Christian social values are contributing to China's growth.