James Macintyre

Twitter and Facebook Unite To Oppose Trump's Plan For Muslim Database

Representatives from Twitter, Microsoft and Google have signed a pledge refusing to aid a Donald Trump proposal to create a database of Muslims in the US.

Evacuation Of Aleppo Begins As Ambulances Come Under Fire

As the evacuation of rebel-held areas of Aleppo got under way today, in the east, ambulances came under fire from fighters loyal to the Syrian government, who killed at least one person, according to a rescue service spokesman.

Pope Francis Uses Sign Language In Lively Christmas Video For Deaf People

The Pontiff smiles and waves enthusiastically before asking those watching to pray for him and offering a blessing for those with hearing impairments.

For The First Time, Catholic Church In India Admits Dalit Christians Face Discrimination

The Catholic Church in India has admitted for the first time that Dalit Christians in the country face discrimination from the caste system and that "their participation in the level of leadership... at the higher levels is almost nil".

Megachurch Blasted By Charity Commission For Losing Â£3.9m In 'High Risk' Investments

A megachurch based in Kent has come under fire from the Charity Commission over millions of pounds of unauthorised investments made by a trustee which "appeared to be speculative and high risk in nature".

Dylann Roof 'Drove By Church Several Times' Before Shooting Nine Dead In Charleston Massacre, Trial Hears

Dylann Roof, who shot and killed nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015, visited Charleston at least six times and drove by the church several times before the massacre, according to an FBI agent.

Netanyahu Celebrates Trump's Plan To Move US Israeli Embassy To Jerusalem

Momentum appears to be gathering behind Donald Trump's controversial proposal to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem after his spokeswoman said it was a "very big priority".

Christian Couple Spend Life Savings On New Home Before Handing It To Refugees

A Christian couple who spent their life savings on buying their first home have decided to lend the property to asylum seekers.

Trump Plan To Move US Embassy To Jerusalem Is 'Very Big Priority'

The controversial idea of moving the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is a "very big priority" for Donald Trump, according to one of his most senior advisers.

How Will Pope Francis Spend His 80th Birthday On Saturday?

Pope Francis turns 80 on Saturday, but â as you might expect with this pontiff â the day will be very much business as usual.

Jews Are The Best Educated Of All Religious Groups Around The World

Jews are the best educated of any religious group, averaging 13.4 years of schooling and with a majority going on to higher education, according to a new report by the respected Washington-based Pew Research Center.

Christians Face 'Pervasive And Long-Standing Persecution' In Burma

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today issues a stark warning about lack of religious freedom in Burma, where, it says, Christianity is institutionally discriminated against and Buddhism has been elevated to the de facto state religion.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Says Christmas Can Be \'Empty\' For Those With No Work, Home Or Loved Ones