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How to prevent Muslim radicalisation? French Islamic body wants tests for imams before they\'re given licence
How to prevent Muslim radicalisation? French Islamic body wants tests for imams before they're given licence

Two weeks after the horrific attacks by the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Parus which left over a hundred people dead, France continues to find ways to prevent the spread of Muslim radicalization within its territory.

How did life on Earth begin? World\'s most powerful collider\'s tries to answer question
How did life on Earth begin? World's most powerful collider's tries to answer question

The world's largest and most powerful collider has reached a new breakthrough, and this can help scientists understand more how life began on Earth.

White House locked down after man jumps over fence amid heightened security fears
White House locked down after man jumps over fence amid heightened security fears

The White House was locked down after a man with an American flag draped over his shoulders jumped over the fence and entered the lawn Thursday.

Texas mosque to beef up security after Muslim student is attacked by passerby who thought he\'s ISIS member
Texas mosque to beef up security after Muslim student is attacked by passerby who thought he's ISIS member

A mosque in Austin, Texas is planning to beef up security following the Paris attacks and assault on a Muslim student.

Advent: 10 things you didn't know about the pre-Christmas season
Advent: 10 things you didn't know about the pre-Christmas season

The Church season of Advent, which leads up to Christmas, isn't about consuming things at all – not even the chocolate in Advent calendars.

Planned Parenthood shooting: Police officer who died was church pastor
Planned Parenthood shooting: Police officer who died was church pastor

Three people died and nine were injured in the attacks. A 59-year-old man, Robert Lewis Dear, has been arrested.

Boko Haram suicide bomb kills 21 pilgrims
Boko Haram suicide bomb kills 21 pilgrims

The attackers targeted a Shia Muslim procession in the village of Dakasoye.

Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate
Pope Francis visits Ugandan shrine amid gay rights debate

On the second leg of his first African tour, Francis said Mass for tens of thousands of people huddled on muddy hillsides.

Labour should allow MPs free vote on Syria, says John McDonnell
Labour should allow MPs free vote on Syria, says John McDonnell

The move follow reports that some of his colleagues might quit if forced to vote against bombing.

Gunman attacks Colorado Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
Gunman attacks Colorado Planned Parenthood abortion clinic

The attack left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities have said.

Protesters attack Christmas tree, venting fury in aftermath of 2014 police shooting of Chicago teen
Protesters attack Christmas tree, venting fury in aftermath of 2014 police shooting of Chicago teen

Protesters in Chicago destroyed a Christmas tree at Millennium Park after a a black teenager was shot by a police officer.

Anti-Islam group publishes, then deletes names of Muslim supporters of alleged Shariah courts in Texas
Anti-Islam group publishes, then deletes names of Muslim supporters of alleged Shariah courts in Texas

An anti-Islam organization in Irving, Texas published the names and addresses of more than 60 Muslims and their sympathizers on its Facebook page but deleted them after a backlash.

Safe haven law: Mother who left her baby in a manger in New York church nativity scene won\'t be prosecuted
Safe haven law: Mother who left her baby in a manger in New York church nativity scene won't be prosecuted

New York City's safe haven law has just protected a mother who left her newborn baby in a Christmas manger inside a church from being prosecuted.

Sadie Robertson shares inspiring message for people on the receiving end of hate
Sadie Robertson shares inspiring message for people on the receiving end of hate

"Duck Dynasty" teenage darling Sadie Robertson has always been a ray of sunshine and positivity, and this is why the young reality star wants to spread love and optimism to her fans as much as she can.

Switzerland bans the burqua, imposes £6,500 fine on Muslim women wearing full-body garment in public
Switzerland bans the burqua, imposes £6,500 fine on Muslim women wearing full-body garment in public

Women from the Middle East might be prohibited from being seen without their burqua on, but in the region of Ticino in Switzerland, Muslim women will no longer be allowed to wear their full-body garments in shops, restaurants, public buildings, and other similar places.

\'Stop Bullying Christians\': Canadians hold huge rally to fight discrimination against them by city of Toronto
'Stop Bullying Christians': Canadians hold huge rally to fight discrimination against them by city of Toronto

The citizens of Toronto, Canada are no longer tolerating discrimination against Christians, and around 600 to 700 individuals recently attended the "Stop Bullying Christians" rally held at Dundas Square just to pray, dance, sing hymns, and wave banners professing their faith.