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Iraqi Christians seek refuge in Czech Republic after asylum offer
Ten Iraqi Christians have arrived in Prague after the Czech Republic agreed to resettle more than 150 asylum seekers.
Pope meets Iranian president, asks him to help stop Middle East terrorism
President Rouhani is on a four-day visit to Italy and France aimed at building diplomatic and commercial relationships.
Of mice and men: How archaeology confirms a Bible story
Like all of the Assyrian kings Sennacherib was a brutal ruler who governed by fear.
Evangelical church to appeal ruling saying it cannot advise parents to 'lovingly spank' children
An evangelical church in South Africa will appeal a human rights ruling that it cannot advise congregants to "lovingly spank their children", according to the Telegraph.
Pope releases Lent message: The real poor are those who consider themselves rich
The Pontiff focuses on mercy and attacks those "who consider themselves rich" in a message entitled "I desire mercy and not sacrifice".
Turkey: Ancient church discovered in underground city
An underground church containing frescoes that may date back to the 12th century has been discovered in the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
Why winning the lottery won't satisfy your soul
As a Worcester woman waits to hear whether she can claim a £33 million prize, Mark Woods asks if a big Lottery win will make you happy â and does it matter?
UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Muslim-led conference in Morocco.
Hilary Clinton: I am disappointed Christianity has been used to condemn and judge
US Presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton gave an unusual insight into her faith at as she spoke to voters in the crucial state of Iowa on Monday.
Government defeated by bishop's motion on child poverty
Bishop leads charge to keep income related measurements of poverty
China: Church authorities dismiss pastor who protested against cross removals
Megachurch pastor fired after outspoken opposition to China's crackdown on Christianity.
Hundreds of thousands expected to protest against same-sex unions in Italy
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to turn out in support of the 'traditional family' in Italy on Saturday as the government debates legalising same-sex partnerships.
Pope Francis and Tim Cook: Why is the Pontiff meeting tech giants?
Pope Francis has recently met with both Apple's CEO and the chairman of Google's parent company. What is the Pontiff's strategy behind these conversations with tax giants?
'13 Hour' soldiers said God protected them during Benghazi siege
Soldiers, who were the subjects of Michael Bay's latest film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," said God protected them during the siege.
EU is 'running out of time' to deal with migrant crisis, says top official
The European Union edged closer on Monday to accepting that its Schengen open-borders area may be suspended for up to two years.
UN launches Syria peace talks, opposition threatens boycott
Opposition groups signalled they would stay away unless the government and its Russian allies halt air strikes and lift sieges on towns.