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G20: Leaders agree to boost economic growth and tackle climate change... without Vladimir Putin
Leaders from the G20 group of nations agreed on Sunday to boost flagging global growth, tackle climate change and crack down on tax avoidance but ties between the West and Russia plummeted to a new low over the crisis in Ukraine.

ISIS issues beheading video of US hostage Peter Kassig
Islamic State militants have beheaded another American hostage, Peter Kassig, issuing a video claiming the killing on Sunday and warning the United States they would kill other US citizens "on your streets."

Man sees image of Jesus in his chicken: 'Pay attention, there are signs everywhere'
Ernesto Hernandez was tucking into his dinner as usual when something unexpected caught his eye.Â

Surgeon who caught Ebola in Sierra Leone said his work treating the sick there was God's will
A surgeon who was infected with Ebola while treating the sick in his native Sierra Leone says his work there was "God's calling".Â

National Cathedral hosts Muslim Friday prayers for the first time
The Washington National Cathedral is no stranger to prayers but on Friday, it hosted a different kind of prayer in a bid to boost Christian-Muslim relations.

Topless Femen protesters deface crucifixes outside Vatican in lewd protest against the Pope
Topless Femen protesters shocked tourists outside the Vatican this week when they performed lewd acts with crucifixes in an apparent protest against the Pope.

Putin plans to leave G20 early after West blasts Russia over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to leave the G20 summit early, a member of his delegation said.

After release of Kenneth Bae in North Korea, Christians are hoping Saeed Abedini will be freed from Iranian prison
Over 300,000 people sign petition for release of Pastor Saeed Abedini from Iranian prison

Christian man in viral gay conversion video says his testimony is true: 'To my doubting detractors, I pray for you'
Christian man in viral gay conversion video says his testimony is true: 'To my doubting detractors, I pray for you'

Increased pressure on Chinese Christians to conform to Communism
As China becomes more politically conservative, churches are facing greater pressure to fall in line with the Communist party.

ISIS and al-Qaeda join forces against US coalition
Leaders from ISIS and al-Qaeda have signed a truce, and have agreed to work together to fight their opponents.

'They're poisoning us'. How religious leaders are hindering vaccination programmes across the world
Tetanus vaccine does not sterilise women, say WHO and UNICEF, in spite of what some Catholic bishops may claim.

UKIP is 'anti-everything': John Major
The former prime minister goes on the attack against the eurosceptic party.

Ebola: 'Time wasted' admission by Medecins Sans Frontiers
A member of its internal think tank says it waited too long before calling for a vaccine.

US military could go in with Iraqi ground troops
Advisers could accompany advances against Islamic State, says general.

Hong Kong protest leaders head for Beijing tomorrow
Students aim to meet with Chinese leader for talks.