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Despite Syria's turmoil, church leaders say new people are coming to the faith
With a civil war that has torn the country apart and the Islamic State taking oppressive control of towns and cities, there is much cause for sorrow in Syria.
Three Syrian journalists killed in missile attack: CPJ
Three journalists from the Syrian opposition television channel Orient News were killed in the southwest of the country when a missile hit their vehicle, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said late on Tuesday.
France's last hostage Serge Lazarevic celebrates after release: 'I forgot what freedom is, don't ever forget'
France's last hostage abroad is celebrating his freedom after returning to his country following his release from captivity.
Pakistani family massacred by relatives in honour killing carried out 28 years after parents married
An 18-year-old girl was the sole survivor in the brutal murder of her family in the Pakistani city of Jhang on Tuesday night.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between US and Russia are 'extremely dangerous', calls for summit
The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has called upon the US and Russia to hold a summit to improve ties as he warned that the status quo could be detrimental.
Philippines security forces protecting relief workers from Maoist rebel threat
There are concerns for the safety of relief workers responding to the fallout of Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines.
LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant and other NBA players join California protests over police violence
There continues to be unrest in the US over police violence and high-profile professional basketballers are among those protesting in California.
While the EU pulls funds from Gambia over its human rights record, the Middle East steps in
The European Union is pulling the plug on funding to Gambia because of concerns about its human rights record amid concerns about the Islamification of the region.
Preacher Scott Lively on trial for role in Uganda anti-gay law
Lively will face trial for crimes against humanity for his role in influencing the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).
Demonic, The Hobbit? Russian Orthodox Church sees off 'evil' artwork
Plans for an art installation depicting the Eye of Sauron in Moscow have been withdrawn after the Church objected.
Man shouting 'Kill the Jews' stabs student in New York
Police fatally shot a man who stabbed a Jewish student in Brooklyn on Tuesday, officials have confirmed.
Hong Kong protesters stand firm in final hours before police clearance
'We'll be back' say pro-democracy campaigners - but for now, it's nearly over.
US used brutal torture after 9/11 attacks, Senate is told
'Enhanced interrogations' failed to stop a single plot.
Brave British woman grew a beard to raise money for charity during Movember
Linda Cook has raised over £330 for prostate cancer awareness after growing what she calls a 'misstache' for the charity campaign Movember.
Generous stranger leaves gold coins and a note for the Salvation Army: 'A child is born, Jesus!'
Generous stranger leaves gold coins and a note for the Salvation Army: 'A child is born, Jesus!'
Ancient Bibles taken from Damascus by Israeli spies are at centre of ownership dispute
Ancient Bibles stolen from Damascus by Israeli spies, true ownership disputed