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Russian Orthodox Church supports Putin's 'holy war' in Syria to protect Christians
Russia is waging a "holy war" in Syria to protect innocent Christians against the "tyranny of terrorism," the powerful Russian Orthodox Church declared in a statement on Wednesday as Russian warplanes began conducting airstrikes in Syria.
Russia unleashes 'most violent, ferocious' airstrikes in Syria, drawing concerns in US
US lawmakers warned of the consequences of Russian military action in the Middle East moments after high-flying Russian warplanes unleashed the "most violent and ferocious" airstrikes Syria has ever known in four years of civil war on Wednesday.
Oregon Umpqua college shooter asked people to name their religion before firing - report
The gunman has been identified as Chris Harper Mercer, 26. The gunman who opened fire at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, on Thursday, asked people in an academic building to stand up and state their religion before he began shooting, a witness told the local News-Review newspaper.
Oregon Umpqua Community College shooting latest update: 15 dead, 20 wounded
At least 15 people were killed and another 20 wounded at a shooting on Thursday at a community college in Roseburg, Oregon, media reported.
Syrian airstrikes a 'holy battle,' says Russian Orthodox Church
Russia's recent air strikes against ISIS in Syria have been praised as a "holy battle" by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Persecution in Pakistan: Four Christians at risk of extrajudicial killing
Four Pakistani Christians facing charges of blasphemy could be at risk of being killed extrajudicially, Fides news agency reports.
Iraqi Christian refugees turned away by USA
More than 20 Iraqi Christians who have fled ISIS, crossing into the US from Mexico, have been denied religious asylum by the USA, and could be extradited within days.
Cross removed from crematorium to avoid upsetting non-Christians
A cross has been removed from a crematorium in Lancashire for fear of offending non-religious visitors.
New Wine Worship: 'Wildfire' reviewed
Wildfire, the latest album from New Wine, gives a snapshot of worship from the summer gatherings
Thousands of evangelical Christians descend on Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles
Thousands of evangelical Christians from 80 countries worldwide are meeting in Israel this week to worship and praise in an event organised by the International Christian Embassy of Israel, an organisation that aims to stand with Israel "in support and friendship".
Iran: Man accused of blasphemy taken off death row to study theology
An Iranian man who was on death row for blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammed has had his sentence commuted to studying theology and reading 13 religious books.
Nuclear weapons: Would you push the button?
Jeremy Corbyn's reluctance to use a nuclear weapon has put the debate back on the table.
CofE refutes claim that majority of faith schools are illegally denying places to children
The Church of England has refuted claims that virtually all faith schools in England are breaking the law.
Bishop of London: The only division that matters is whether a church is dead or alive
The key to growth is whether a church is dead or alive, not whether it is is Anglican or not, Bishop of London Richard Chartres said yesterday.
Trump on Syrian refugees: 'If I win, I'll send them back'
Donald Trump has promised to send all Syrian refugees back home if he becomes president.
Afghan forces retake Kunduz city centre from Taliban
Afghan troops recaptured the centre of the strategic northern city of Kunduz on Thursday after fierce clashes with Taliban militants, three days after losing the provincial capital in a humbling defeat for Kabul and its US allies.