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Ukraine: Ceasefire deal signed
A preliminary ceasefire agreement between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels has been signed.
Former Israeli President asks Pope to set up 'religious UN'
At a meeting with the Pope yesterday, Shimon Peres suggested setting up a United Nations of Religions.
"Our Chávez who art in heaven": Venezuelan Church condemns 'idolatrous' prayer
The Catholic Church in Venezuela has condemned the country's Socialist Party for re-writing the Lord's Prayer to honour the late president Hugo Chávez.
President Obama, British PM Cameron to propose coalition against ISIS at NATO summit
President Obama, British PM Cameron to propose coalition against ISIS at NATO summit
250,000 people flee fighting in Libya as Islamist group takes over
The UN reports that 250,000 people have fled or been displaced by the violence in Libya, as Islamist group Libyan Dawn appoints a rival government.
Iran house church raided by officials; two Christian converts arrested
Two Christian converts are arrested when Iranian officials raid house church in Tehran.
Another American missionary doctor tests positive for Ebola; Kent Brantly praying for their recovery
Another American missionary doctor tests positive for Ebola; Kent Brantly praying for their recovery
Slain journalist Steven Sotloff was Jewish, had dual American-Israeli citizenship
Slain journalist Steven Sotloff was Jewish and had dual American-Israeli citizenship.
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Behnam Irani faces 18 new charges
An Iranian pastor convicted of crimes against national security is facing 18 new charges, including one for a capital crime, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
This evil must stop: Archbishop of Canterbury on Iraq
The Archbishop of Canterbury today met with leaders and representatives from Middle Eastern churches in the UK, and joined them in condemning the ongoing crisis in Iraq.
Boko Haram seize churches in Nigeria as Minister for Africa condemns 'brutal and inhumane' crimes
Islamist group Boko Haram has begun taking over churches in the areas of Nigeria where it has gained control, according to local reports.
US journalist Steven Sotloff beheaded as British hostage's life threatened
Another US journalist has been beheaded at the hands of an apparently British jihadist on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, who also threatened to kill a British man.
Diego Maradona meets Pope Francis in Rome
Maradona meets Pope Francis at a papal audience for a charity match to promote world peace and diplomatic solutions for the crisis in Gaza.
French teen arrested trying to join ISIS
French teen arrested trying to join ISIS
1,500-year-old papyrus is the first to refer to the Last Supper
1,500-year-old papyrus is the first to refer to the Last Supper
John Kerry calls upon Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini
John Kerry calls upon Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini