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Traffickers accused of drowning 500 migrants in the Mediterranean
Two survivors have reported an intentional sinking of a migrant ship in the Mediterranean carrying more than 500 people.
Al-Qaeda asks IS to release British hostage Alan Henning
Representatives from Al-Qaeda in Syria asked Islamic State militants to release Alan Henning.
Hobby Lobby president: 'Christians must fight for religious freedom in America'
The president of Hobby Lobby has urged Christians to stand up for religious freedom, insisting that "there are struggles that have never been faced before."
Police crackdown on 'bogus faith healers' in Leicester
A specialised team of officers in Leicester are hoping to crackdown on 'faith healers' who claim they can cure medical ailments and solve financial problems in return for cash.
Meriam Ibrahim: 'I knew God would stand by my side'
Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese Christian woman who was sentenced to death for her faith, has spoken in depth about her ordeal for the first time since her release.
Gogglebox vicar: Songs of Praise is 'like a piece of soggy quiche'
Rev Kate Bottley has denounced Songs of Praise as "depressing", insisting that religious TV programmes should instead be "brave, bold and at times controversial".
Jeffrey John could become Church of England bishop
Jeffrey John, the openly gay but celibate Dean of St Albans, has been shortlisted to be a diocesan bishop in the Church of England, Christian Today can reveal.
Sadie Robertson: Dancing with the Stars 2014 contestant keeping close to God
Fans of Dancing with the Stars will be put out of their misery tonight when the season premiere kicks off at 8pm EST.
Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III made to turn 'Know Jesus Know Peace' T-shirt inside out?
Robert Griffin III was pictured ahead of a meeting with members of the press wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Know Jesus Know Peace'. Â But what had sports commentators talking was why it was turned inside out by the time he was in front of the cameras.
India: Muslim men accused of forcing women to convert using 'love jihad'
The idea of Muslim men deceiving Indian women to force conversion to Islam has sparked controversy among India's politicians and poses a threat to religious cohesion.
Christian prayer group arrested in Saudi Arabia
A group of 28 Christians holding a prayer meeting were arrested by Saudi Arabian police on Friday.
'Grinding poverty' leaving hundreds too poor to wash
New research reveals some families can no longer afford to heat water to wash themselves.
Out of context â five of the most misused Bible verses
Does it really mean what you think it means? Martin Saunders on five verses we often get wrong.
Nigerian military jet missing in Boko Haram area
The Nigerian military confirmed yesterday that one of its fighter jets has gone missing over Adamawa state, where Boko Haram militants are known to be fighting.
Iraqi Christians pray close to front line of Islamic State attacks
Iraqi Christians attended a church service just 50 miles away from the frontline of the Islamic State attacks.
Claiborne: We must expose injustice through non-violent protest
Leader of the New Monasticism movement Shane Claiborne has championed non-violent protest, insisting it is the only way to guarantee "genuine, lasting change."