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Israel Boycott gains traction as EU demands settlement products are labelled
Boycotting Israeli products produced in illegal settlements will be easier as the European Commission have issued guidelines on labelling.
The false God of democracy: why we need an unelected House of Lords
The tax credits debate highlights the enduring weaknesses with democracy, says Harry Farley.
Earliest church in the tropics dug up on historic slave trade island
Remains of a church on Cabo Verde's Santiago Island, off the West African coast, dates back to late 15th century
We must influence culture, not be influenced by it
To glorify God is to let our faith flow through every part of our life to the point where others can't help but notice. What could be achieved if we stepped out in faith beyond our comfort zones?
End anti-Christian discrimination in education, Pakistan Catholic pleads
Leaders of Pakistan's Christians have petition the nation's Supreme Court to end discrimination against minorities in the education system.
7 Bible Verses for US Veterans and Soldiers
7 Bible Verses for US Veterans and Soldiers
Gao Zhisheng: Chinese Communist Party will 'collapse and die' by 2017
Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, who recently spoke out against his alleged torture in Chinese prison, has predicted that the Communist party in China will collapse in 2017.
Vatican properties used as saunas and massage parlours
Properties in Rome that are owned by the Vatican are being run as saunas and massage parlours, sometimes used by Catholic priests, according to more explosive leaks in the Italian press.
Christians and Muslims fight to protect ancient Christian town against ISIS
As ISIS advances on Sadad, a strategic Syrian town near Homs, hundreds of Christian and Muslim fighters are battling to defend it.
Pope calls for a 'bruised, hurting and dirty' Church
Pope Francis declared that the Catholic Church ought to be "bruised, hurting and dirty" rather than obsessed with money and power on Tuesday.
Muslims 'negatively affected' by counter-terrorism policies, says report
British Muslims are negatively affected by government policies, especially those linked to security and extremism, campaign group has said
Top Chinese intellectual converts to Christianity
A top Chinese intellectual, famed for his pro-democracy activism, has converted to Christianity, reports say.
Philly Jesus seeks $70 million to fund global ministry
Philly Jesus, the ex-drug addict who now dresses like Jesus and preaches the gospel, has launched a new mission to kick start a global ministry, asking for $70 million on a Gofundme page.
Ted Cruz slammed for saying no atheist should be President
Secular groups have slammed Ted Cruz, Republican presidential candidate, who recently said that anyone who wants to be president must not be an atheist.
Two-year ISIS siege broken by Syrian army
Syrian soldiers fought their way into an air base in northern Syria on Tuesday and freed military personnel inside, state television said, after a nearly two-year siege by Islamic State insurgents at the facility.
Migrants drown off Turkey as Slovenia begins erecting a fence
Trucks carrying wire fencing arrived in the Slovenian village of Veliki Obrez close to the border with Croatia early on Wednesday, a day after the government said it would start erecting barriers to control the flow of migrants.