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BBC radio presenter leaves job after calling a Christian 'homophobic' and 'bigoted'
A BBC radio presenter has left his job after labelling a Christian "homophobic" and a "bigot."
Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries
Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington.
France is 'at war' with ISIS, says President Hollande
Speaking at Versaillles to both the upper and lower houses of parliament, President Hollande said he would table a bill to extend the state of emergency declared for three months.
Terror fears prompt U.S. states to shut the door on Syrian refugees â but Obama still wants to welcome 10,000 of them
At least two U.S. states are withdrawing their earlier plan to host refugees from Syria following the horrendous terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night where at least one of the terrorists was found to be an Islamist militant who blended with the hordes of refugees to be able to enter Europe on his way to France.
GOP bets on what to do with ISIS: 'Destroy them!' â Ben Carson; 'We should declare war' â Jeb Bush
US Republican presidential candidates could hardly contain their revulsion of the Islamic State (ISIS) after the jihadist group admitted responsibility for the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night that killed more than 130 people.
8-year-old Christian girl beaten by headmistress for using wrong toilet in Pakistan
An 8-year-old Christian girl was allegedly scolded, beaten and locked in a school bathroom by her headteacher after she used a toilet designated for Muslims, according to Pakistan Today.
Bishop Angaelos on Paris terror attacks: We pray for hearts bent on harm and destruction to be changed
Bishop Angaelos on the power of prayer, collective solidarity and good versus evil in his statement on the Paris terror attacks.
Ex-CIA chief urges new U.S. strategy vs. ISIS: Join Russia and Syria in wiping out terrorist group
U.S. President Barack Obama should consider making a radical shift in his administration's policy by working with Russian President Vladimir Putin and even Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to finally address head-on the global menace posed by the Islamic State (ISIS).
Steve Jobs: a case study in flawed genius
In this biopic, Steve Jobs is portrayed as a man who achieves extraordinary things at significant cost to the other humans who had to live with him.
Police raid suspected Islamist homes across France, following Friday's attack
Police raided homes of suspected Islamist militants across France overnight following Friday's Paris attacks, and a source close to the investigation said a Belgian national in Syria was the possible mastermind.
Ted Cruz calls for 'Christians only' refugee policy
US Senator Ted Cruz has continued to call for Muslim refugees to be barred from entering the United States, opening borders exclusively to displaced Christians.
Pope Francis preaches on End Times and 'blasphemy' of Paris attacks
Pope Francis used his Angelus message on Sunday to preach about the end times, encouraging a focus on living in the present and Jesus' victory.
Jeb Bush calls US to focus on Christian refugees fleeing persecution
US presidential candidate Jeb Bush has said the United States should focus assistance on Christian refugees fleeing persecution.
'Jesus had 2 Dads' sign removed from Catholic church after complaints
A controversial sign appearing to endorse same-sex marriage has been removed from a Catholic Church in New York.
Judicial review challenges liberalisation of assisted suicide 'by the back door'
Assisted suicide is being liberalised "by the back door," disability campaigners warned as a court considers a relaxation in prosecution policy.
Two Palestinians shot dead in West Bank violence
Israeli troops shot dead at least two Palestinians during a gun battle in the occupied West Bank on Monday, Palestinian medical sources said, amid a weeks-old wave of violence.