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Officers killed by firearms up 56 per cent in 2014, report says
Officers killed by firearms up 56 percent this year, report says
Philippines city requires taxis to display Bible verses
Philippines city requires taxis to display Bible verses
Mother shot by her 2-yr-old son in Walmart
Tragedy struck in a Hayden, Idaho Walmart on Tuesday when a toddler shot and killed his mother.
All-female Islamic State police squad tortures a young mother for breastfeeding in public
Raqqa's Al-Khansa brigade, an all-female Islamic State police squad, continues to wreak havoc after reportedly torturing a woman who was breastfeeding in public.
Florida pastor shot church janitor in self-defense
A Florida pastor returned fire wounding his church janitor Benjamin Parangan after an exchange of gunshots on December 30.
Map that omits Israel leaves publisher facing storm of protest
Publisher HarperCollins is to pulp copies of an atlas destined for customers in the Gulf.
Christian surfers save family from drowning
Caught in rip tide off a New Zealand beach, a mother and her two sons were minutes from death.
AirAsia crash killed 41 members of one church
The Christian community of Surabaya has been devastated by the tragedy.
Liberia relaxes Ebola rules for New Year's Eve services as aid workers warn of complacency
The population is "much less vigilant" about the disease, says Medecins Sans Frontieres.
Cuba dissident crackdown strains new relationship with US
Obama critics say the arrests show that the Castro regime has not changed.
US and Israeli anger as Palestine signs up to International Criminal Court
The move is branded as counterproductive, but Palestinians see no other options.
36 dead in China's New Year's Eve tragedy
Packed crowds stampeded in Shanghai after fake money was thrown from a building.
The demise of the Mayans may have been down to severe drought
Researchers think a severe drought may be behind the collapse of the ancient civilisation
3 in 4 Americans still identify with Christianity in 2014 â poll
With just a few days left until 2015, a newly-released poll has found that the majority of Americans still identify with the Christian faith.
Nine dead after Alberta rampage; multiple crime scenes described as 'horrific' by police
Nine dead after Alberta rampage; multiple crime scenes described as 'horrific' by police
Iranian aid convoys poised to deliver aid to Iraqi Christians
Food, blankets and medical supplies are to be donated through the Red Crescent.