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Prime Minister Modi to visit the UK amid rise of religious intolerence and extremism in India
India's Prime Minister will arrive in London this week amid a wave of protests that his Hindu nationalist party has created "an atmosphere of religious intolerance and impunity."
How the Church is challenging injustice in Angola
As Angola marks 40 years of independence, one of its most prominent pastors Rev Deolinda Teca, discusses the challenges facing the nation and how the Church is responding.
What should you do during the Two Minute Silence?
Is it possible to be deeply respectful to those who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace without celebrating war?
Executions in Saudi Arabia at a 20-year peak, says Amnesty International
Saudi Arabia has executed at least 151 people this year, the most since 1995 and far above the annual figure in recent years, Amnesty International said on Monday.
Judge questions whether confession privilege should extend to Jehovah's Witnesses
A US judge is considering whether it is constitutional to have a law that protects the clergy of just one religious denomination from disclosing what is said to them in confession.
'The ferocity of attacks has increased': UK knife crime on the rise
Last night, an 18-year-old became the 13th victim of a fatal stabbing in London since the beginning of 2015. In the last year, 1,651 young people have been stabbed in the capital; a 26 per cent rise on figures two years ago.
Russia now convinced that passenger jet blown out of the sky by terrorist bomb
Russian officials are now convinced that a bomb caused the mid-air explosion of Metrojet Flight 9268, killing all 224 people on board, US intelligence sources have revealed.
Pope Francis stumbles for second time in 3 days, sparking new concerns on his health
Concerns on Pope Francis' health were raised anew on Monday after the 78-year-old pontiff stumbled while walking the steps towards the altar at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, the second time in three days that he nearly collapsed on the floor.
Nigerian military arrest two of the 100 most wanted Boko Haram terrorists
Nigeria's military has said it has made its first two arrests as a result of publishing a list of the 100 most wanted Boko Haram suspects.
EU makes policy U-turn as migration crisis simmers, orders Germany to tighten border controls
The European Union (EU) has announced that it is making a U-turn on its generous migrants' policy, instructing Germany to stop accepting more migrants and tighten controls of its border.
Barking mad: advent calendars more likely to feature pet treats than pictures of Jesus
Advent calendars are now over twice as likely to feature treats for pets than pictures of the infant Christ, it has been claimed.
Abortion law devolved to Scotland as MPs pass Scotland Bill
Abortion law will be devolved to Scotland after MPs in the House of Commons voted through a series of new powers in the Scotland Bill.
Egyptian security forces kill ISIS Sinai leader
Egyptian security forces have shot dead a leader of the Sinai branch of ISIS in a gunfight in Cairo.
Tory rebellion supported by SNP as government faces defeat over Sunday trading
The government is facing defeat over its plans to relax Sunday Trading regulations after the SNP has said it will join Labour and Conservative rebels in opposing the changes.
10 things you might not know about Diwali
Also known as Deepavali, it means 'Festival of Lights' and it's the most fun festival in the Hindu religion.
Accused of witchcraft, Christians in Bangladesh narrowly escaped being burned alive
Four Christian families narrowly escaped being burnt alive in an arson attack by a group of Muslim extremists who accused them of witchcraft, according to UCA news.