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The world has failed Gaza, say aid agencies as houses still lie in ruins after Israel\'s attack
The world has failed Gaza, say aid agencies as houses still lie in ruins after Israel's attack

Not one of the 19,000 houses destroyed in Israel's assault last year has been rebuilt.

Thousands attend funeral of Pakistani boy set on fire because he was a Christian
Thousands attend funeral of Pakistani boy set on fire because he was a Christian

Around 2,000 people attended the funeral yesterday of a 15-year-old Pakistani boy who was set on fire, allegedly because he said he was a Christian.

US Iran bill makes nuclear deal harder, but not impossible, analyst says
US Iran bill makes nuclear deal harder, but not impossible, analyst says

A compromise allowing Congress to vote on a deal does not fatally weaken the President's position.

Amputation for theft, stoning for adultery: Malaysia prime minister fights Islamist demands
Amputation for theft, stoning for adultery: Malaysia prime minister fights Islamist demands

Prime Minister Najib Razak is struggling to control his coalition government.

Islamic State withdraws from \'hell hole\' Yarmouk refugee camp
Islamic State withdraws from 'hell hole' Yarmouk refugee camp

The pull-out from Yarmouk leaves al Qaeda-linked Nusra as the main group inside the camp.

2,200 join first International Bible Marathon in Israel
2,200 join first International Bible Marathon in Israel

Around 2,200 runners took part in an International Bible Marathon which started in Rosh Haayin and ended in the ancient Biblical site of Tel Shilo last week.

Johns Hopkins University reverses ban on pro-life display
Johns Hopkins University reverses ban on pro-life display

A Maryland university has reversed its ban on a pro-life display exhibited by a student group.

Parent protests \'Pretend you\'re a Muslim\' homework assignment
Parent protests 'Pretend you're a Muslim' homework assignment

A parent in Wisconsin recently contacted the media after taking issue with a controversial homework assignment relating to religion.

Aaron Hernandez found guilty; victim\'s mother offers forgiveness
Aaron Hernandez found guilty; victim's mother offers forgiveness

The mother of murder victim Odin Lloyd offered forgiveness to her son's killers on Wednesday.

Bible cannot be Tennessee state book, says attorney general
Bible cannot be Tennessee state book, says attorney general

Tennessee's attorney general determined that the Bible cannot be the state's official book in a decision handed down Monday.

400 migrants drown off Libyan coast trying to get to Europe
400 migrants drown off Libyan coast trying to get to Europe

As many as 400 migrants are believed to have drowned of the coast of Libya, after their boat capsized, according to reports from survivors.

40-stone pastor wins competition for weight loss surgery
40-stone pastor wins competition for weight loss surgery

William McCoy II won the award from America's National Obesity Foundation.

Indian government says Church attacks were criminal not political
Indian government says Church attacks were criminal not political

India's Hindu nationalist government has denied that "communal" politics were behind a series of attacks on churches and the rape of a nun in recent months.

Arrests in US cities after widespread protests against police violence
Arrests in US cities after widespread protests against police violence

Demonstrators have marched against the killing of unarmed black men by police.

Yemen\'s Houthi rebels face UN arms embargo as battles rage
Yemen's Houthi rebels face UN arms embargo as battles rage

Saudi air strikes have failed to halt the progress of Iran-backed fighters.

Iran nuclear deal: setback for Obama as Republicans force Congress role in negotiations
Iran nuclear deal: setback for Obama as Republicans force Congress role in negotiations

Congress will have the power to review a nuclear deal following pressure on the president.