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Doctor with Ebola in Manhattan hospital after return from Guinea
Doctor with Ebola in Manhattan hospital after return from Guinea

A doctor who worked in West Africa with Ebola patients was in an isolation unit in New York after testing positive for the deadly virus.

[WATCH] Video of dancing priests goes viral

Two dancing seminarians have taken the internet by storm.

Asia Bibi\'s young daughters tortured by blasphemy accusers
Asia Bibi's young daughters tortured by blasphemy accusers

The two young daughters of Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy, have spoken about their own violent treatment at the hands of their mother's accusers.

Held captive at sea: the chilling reality of the Asian slave trade
Held captive at sea: the chilling reality of the Asian slave trade

Victims of human trafficking are being abducted by force and left to survive in horrendous conditions on boats anchored in international waters, a new report has found.

Islamist preacher rejects link to Ottawa shootings, warns of threat to Britain
Islamist preacher rejects link to Ottawa shootings, warns of threat to Britain

Anjem Choudary rejected suggestions he had influenced the man believed to have shot dead a soldier in Ottawa.

WHO Emergency Committee says enhanced Ebola screening may have \'limited\' effect
WHO Emergency Committee says enhanced Ebola screening may have 'limited' effect

WHO Emergency Committee explains enhanced Ebola screening.

Ariel Castro survivor Michelle Knight says God put us on earth for one reason: \'To do his work\'
Ariel Castro survivor Michelle Knight says God put us on earth for one reason: 'To do his work'

She survived an ordeal beyond belief but just over a year since escaping the clutches of the man who raped and beat her over more than a decade, Michelle Knight says she has forgiven him and is a "strong and powerful" woman.

2 pastors killed in attack by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria
2 pastors killed in attack by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria

Two pastors were among the victims of a deadly attack in Nigeria's Taraba State on Sunday that left dozens injured.

Pastor who served time for murder defends hiring convicted killer of Grand Ole Opry star and wife
Pastor who served time for murder defends hiring convicted killer of Grand Ole Opry star and wife

A Nashville pastor has defended his decision to give a job to the man who killed David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife once he is released from prison.

Joss Stone launches day-long vigil for war dead in Poppy Appeal
Joss Stone launches day-long vigil for war dead in Poppy Appeal

The singer was the first at the Cenotaph for The Watch.

\'Lord, keep this nation under your care.\' Canadian church leaders urge prayer after Parliament shooting
'Lord, keep this nation under your care.' Canadian church leaders urge prayer after Parliament shooting

Church leaders have called for prayer following the fatal shooting of a soldier at Canada's parliament yesterday.

After a terrible 2013, Christians in Egypt \'feel much safer\' under President Sisi
After a terrible 2013, Christians in Egypt 'feel much safer' under President Sisi

The security situation is getting better and there is greater stability, according to one priest

Horrific Islamic State video claims to show woman being stoned to death for adultery
Horrific Islamic State video claims to show woman being stoned to death for adultery

A video has surfaced online appearing to show a woman being stoned to death by Islamic State militants.

Islamic State \'using US weapons against Kurds in Kobane\'
Islamic State 'using US weapons against Kurds in Kobane'

An air drop gone wrong may have handed arms to the enemy.

Asia Bibi will appeal death sentence, lawyer confirms
Asia Bibi will appeal death sentence, lawyer confirms

The Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy will take her appeal to the Supreme Court, her lawyer has confirmed.