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Russia building weapons that can penetrate any missile defences, bares Putin
If the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), led by the United States of America, is trying to build a formidable missile defense program, Russia is out to develop weapons that can penetrate it.
Bishop criticises UK government over climate change ahead of major Paris talks
The Bishop of Salisbury says "uncertainty about the Government's domestic commitment to renewable energy [is] puzzling".
Ten photographers using their talents for God's glory
Ten photo journalists are auctioning off their work to raise awareness for the work of international development agency Christian Aid.
Senior American church leader says there's no battle between science and faith
Faith and reason are complementary and compatible paths toward the knowledge of truth
Churches push for Europe-wide 'humanitarian visas' for refugees
Protestant churches in Italy have pushed for "humanitarian visas" to be issued to migrants across Europe.
Jerusalem: Would an 'international city' be the answer to Israeli-Palestinian clash?
The status quo is breaking down â and innovative, hopeful and daring solutions might be the only way forward
Anglican membership figures could be out by millions
According to official Anglican Communion figures, the estimated number of Anglicans in the world today is about 80 million. However problems with the reliability of the figures mean the number of active Anglicans could be far lower.
Hillsong album review: Open Heaven / River Wild
Pounding drums, wall-of-sound style guitars and layers of synthesisers wrap around the vocals, all backed up by the stadium full of voices
#ModiNotWelcome: Crowds gather to protest religious intolerance in India
Crowds demonstrated outside Downing Street today in protest at ongoing religious persecution in India.
Migrant woman leaves sanctuary of Arizona church for first time in 15 months
An immigrant from Mexico who has been living in an Arizona Church to avoid deportation has left its sanctuary for the first time in 15 months, following an agreement with immigration officials, her attorney has said.
Pope Francis: Gadgets are ruining family life
Addiction to gadgets can ruin family life, Pope Francis has said at his weekly audience in St Peter's Square, comparing modern children to pensioners.
North Korea: 150 interfaith religious leaders gather in 'most oppressive country in the world'
A historic meeting of 150 religious leaders was held in North Korea this week, despite continued systematic persecution in the country.
Former abbot under investigation for embezzlement
The former head of the world famous Roman Catholic Benedictine abbey of Montecassino, which was destroyed in World War Two and rebuilt, is under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement.
Thousands protest Islamist beheadings in Afghanistan
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani appealed for calm after angry protesters demanded justice for seven members of their community beheaded by Islamist militants.
Iraq: Battle to retake Sinjar begins
Kurdish forces launched an offensive on Thursday to retake the northern Iraqi town of Sinjar from Islamic State militants who overran it more than a year ago, killing and enslaving thousands of its Yazidi residents and triggering U.S.-led air strikes.
Obama administration suffers legal blow as appeals court upholds injunction on president's immigration programme
Obama administration suffers legal blow as appeals court upholds injunction on immigration program