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Landmark moment as 125 millionth Bible printed in China
The largest Bible printing factory in the world has printed its 125th million copy.

Immigrant hiding in Portland church gets arrested on charges of illegal re-entry
An immigrant activist seeking sanctuary in a Portland church has been arrested on charges of illegal re-entry despite strong protests from locals.

Atheist set to sue US Navy because his application to be a chaplain was rejected
An atheist is reportedly taking the US Navy to court after it rejected his application to be a chaplain.

Israeli death toll rises after Palestinian car ramming incident
Three people have now died following the attack on Wednesday.
US launches fresh strikes on Khorasan group in Syria
Aircraft hit faction 'planning attacks on West'.

Singing Irish priest Father Ray Kelly to release debut album
Singing Irish priest Ray Kelly to release debut album

Spanish nurse who survived Ebola thanks God for saving her life, but criticises decision to put down her dog
The Spanish nurse who recovered from Ebola has paid tribute to God and the health care workers who nursed her back to health.

No charges for Israel over Gaza flotilla killings
International Criminal Court says crimes were on too small a scale.

The brutal truth behind forced abortions in China
Nobel peace prize nominee Chen Guangcheng has accused the Chinese government of having "contempt for the lives of human beings".

Archbishop on murdered soccer captain: melt down illegal guns
The Archbishop of Cape Town has joined a campaign to halt South Africa's gun violence.

Ukraine peace plan in tatters, 'frozen conflict' takes shape
Stalemate looms after disputed elections in the East.

Britain will send more army trainers to Iraq to help fight Islamic State
Troops will return to support Iraqi soldiers, says defence secretary Michael Fallon.

Hong Kong democracy protesters in fresh clashes with police
Armed police confront demonstrators as tensions rise.

Jordan-Israel relations in crisis over al-Aqsa mosque strife
Tensions rise after clashes at the site sacred to Jews and Muslims.

After the fall of Burkina Faso's president, church leaders are optimistic for peace
Churches in Burkina Faso are working on peace and reconciliation in the nation weeks after President Blaise Compaore was ousted.

Federal court decides secular humanism is a religion
Federal court decides secular humanism is a religion