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Dozens of bodies found 'piled up' in Sierra Leone hospital after unreported Ebola outbreak
Dozens of bodies found 'piled up' in Sierra Leone hospital after unreported Ebola outbreak

Captured IS member repents for joining the group: 'I realised that this is not about God'
Captured IS member repents for joining the group: 'I realised that this is not about God'

2014 has been a 'devastating' year for children but many crises have been 'quickly forgotten', says UNICEF
2014 saw a staggering number of children affected by violence and sickness, UNICEF reports.

Why Pope Francis won't meet the Dalai Lama
The diplomatic stakes are just too high for a meeting at the moment, writes Mark Woods.

The Rosetta mission and the meaning of life: What space discovery tells us about our place in the universe
The Rosetta mission to 67P/ChuryumovâGerasimenko is one of the pinnacles of modern scientific achievement. Scientist and theologian David Wilkinson explains its significance to Mark Woods.

'Build bridges not walls': Catholic bishops protest Israeli expansion
Catholic properties, including a Salesian convent, monastery and school, are at risk under Israeli security wall plans.

Nigeria: 'Government must show it cares about the weak' says Archbishop
The Nigerian government needs to do more to protect vulnerable people, the Archbishop of Jos has said following a blast that killed at least 40 people in the city on Thursday evening.

Mormon leader steps down over torture role
Mormon bishop who helped devise waterboarding policy resigns from ministry role.

Palestinian minister's funeral sees thousands mourn
Ziad Abu Ein, who died at a protest in the West Bank, was buried at Ramallah.

CIA chief: 'abhorrent' interrogation methods used post 9/11
Brennan rejects charges of deception, claims useful information gathered.

Texas teen on trial for 'satanic ritual' killing
Texas teen on trial for 'satanic ritual' killing

Mary and Joseph statues decapitated in Chicago
Mary and Joseph statues decapitated in Chicago

8th grader arrested for refusing to remove his rosary
8th grader arrested for refusing to remove his rosary

Hallmark responds to 'swastika' wrapping paper controversyÂ
Hallmark responds to 'swastika' wrapping paper controversyÂ

Christian printer who refused gay pride shirt order files appeal
Christian printer who refused gay pride shirt order files appeal

Kentucky rules no tax break for Christian theme parkÂ
Kentucky rules no tax break for Christian theme parkÂ