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US female bishop named as driver in fatal collision with cyclist
A woman bishop in the US has been placed on indefinite "administrative leave" and police have launched an investigation after a cyclist died when he was in a collision with a car.
Auschwitz anniversary a 'reminder of what happens when we remain silent'
Next month's 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp is a reminder of what happens when the world stays silent about persecution, the president of the World Jewish Congress said.
Missing AirAsia plane thought to be 'on the sea floor' says official
A missing AirAsia jet carrying 162 people could be at the bottom of the sea after it was presumed to have crashed off the Indonesian coast, an official said on Monday, as countries around Asiasent ships and planes to help in the search effort.
NYC police tension goes beyond racial issues, says commissioner
Tensions between NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and the police are rooted in issues that go beyond racial relations, the police commissioner said on Sunday.
Winston Churchill's family feared he might convert to Islam, letter reveals
A letter from Sir Winston Churchill's future sister-in-law has been discovered showing his family's concerns that he might convert to Islam.
Anti-Arab group poses political dilemma for Israel
A far-right Israeli group that campaigns against Arabs in the name of religion and national security is forcing the Jewish state into a legal and political balancing act as it tries to contain sectarian violence.
Queen beats Archbishop of Canterbury as 'most moral leader' in new poll
The Queen and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge rank ahead of religious and political figures for their moral leadership, according to a recent survey.
Tens of thousands attend funeral for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos
Thousands of police officers from around the US attended the funeral of one of the New York police officers killed last Saturday.
Rescuers struggle to reach burning ferry off Greek coast
Efforts to rescue a car ferry carrying almost 500 passengers and crew that caught fire have been hampered by high winds and rough seas.
Date happy! How to find a love worth keeping
Sarah Abell offers her top tips for finding - and keeping - love.
What do 2014's top songs tell us? No. 4: All Of Me - John Legend
Krish Kandiah looks at what the year's best-selling songs tell us about ourselves and our culture. At number four, John Legend's 'All of Me'.
Mark Driscoll launches new website
The former lead pastor of soon-to-be-defunct Mars Hill Church, has launched a new website, MarkDriscoll.org.
Man who tried to kill Pope John Paul II puts roses on his tomb
The man who tried to kill former Pope John Paul II 33 years ago showed up at the Vatican on Saturday to put white roses on his tomb and said he wanted to meet Pope Francis.
AirAsia flight missing in Southeast Asia
AirAsia flight QZ8501 travelling from Indonesia went missing with 162 people on board after the pilots asked to change course to avoid bad weather.
US-led air strikes have killed 'over 1100 militants' in Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday that US-led air strikes in Syria have killed at least 1,171 people, mostly Islamic State jihadists, since September 23.
Pastor donates his own kidney to save a stranger
Tim B. Jones met Don Herbert just this October, but already the Mercy Independent Baptist pastor is ready to give one of his kidneys for his new friend.