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US outlines plan to take Mosul from ISIS
A US Central command official recently told reporters details of the White House's plan to take the Iraqi city of Mosul away from the Islamic State (IS).
Colombian court keeps limits on same-sex adoptionÂ
The Constitutional Court of Colombia upheld the country's restrictions against same-sex adoption on Wednesday.
UK mother searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her
Mum searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her
Christian Association of Nigeria denies allegations it has been bribed to support Goodluck Jonathan
The campaign director of President Goodluck Jonathan's opponent has accused the president's party of funneling huge amounts to Christian pastors for their support.
Libya: Islamic State militants claim responsibility for suicide attacks that kill 42
Car bombings in eastern Libya are an apparent retaliation for Egyptian air strikes after 21 Coptic Christians were murdered.
Greece back from the brink as both sides claim victory in negotiations
An extension to Greece's rescue plan has been agreed, averting a cash crunch.
Ukraine will dominate London talks between John Kerry and Philip Hammond
The American secretary of state and British foreign secretary will discuss penalties on Russia.
Greece: Crowds flock to see Jesus statue 'weeping' after change in government
Crowds of people in Greece have been seeing the hand of God in politics after a statue of Jesus began "weeping" when an anti-austerity party won the January elections.
'The Egyptian Church has been strengthened' by Christian beheadings says Coptic Bishop
The beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians has energised the Church and strengthened relationships with the Muslim community, a Coptic-Catholic Bishop has said.
Pakistani Christian acquitted of false murder charges
Imtiaz Masih has been acquitted over four years after being charged with the murder of his Muslim employer's brother.
Iranian Christian pastor Rasoul Abdollahi released from prison
A pastor who has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith since December 2013 has been released.
Incensed: Thai health ministry issues joss stick warning
Burning incense sticks near food could cause cancer, officials say.
Greece 'will not be pushed' into accepting old bailout programme
A government spokesman has said that"conditions have matured" for a settlement.
Mosul recapture from Islamic State will begin in April-May, says US
A US Central Command official has signalled an attack by Iraqi and Kurdish forces.
Princeton receives 1455 Gutenberg Bible from philathrophist
Historic Bible included in 2,500-strong book collection donated to Princeton by generous alumnus
Rob Bell says church will become increasingly irrelevant if it holds to words of the Bible on marriage
Rob Bell challenges Bible position on marriage