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Not in my name: How Muslims are responding to ISIS
With the rise of militant groups such as Islamic State, Muslims around the world have found different ways to respond.
Poisoning, alcoholism and illicit sex... the five most controversial TV vicar storylines
A gay vicar is to be introduced to the cast of Coronation Street. Will he live up to some of the outrageous storylines of other soap opera clergy?
Is the leader of Boko Haram really dead?
The true fate of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau remains unknown amid reports from the Nigerian military that he was killed some time ago by government troops.
American Matthew Miller begins six-year hard labour sentence in North Korean prison
An American man sentenced to hard labour in North Korea starts his six-year prison sentence today.
The woman John Stott couldn't live without
'John Stott wrote 50 books. I typed 50 books.' The story of John Stott's right hand woman, Frances Whitehead, has been published in a new book by Julia Cameron.
Parish church sells painting for £20,000 without permission
Diocesan court calls the sale "really, really stupid", but not "dishonest".
President Jimmy Carter stands up for LGBT rights: 'Jesus didn't discriminate against anyone'
Former US President and committed Christian Jimmy Carter stood up for gay rights at an assembly in Colorado on Monday.
Tomato catchup â new-look VeggieTales revealed, but no Bob and Larry... yet
The theologically-minded singing vegetables from VeggieTales have been given a new look, after advances in technology left the creators concerned they were behind the times.
[WATCH] Wedding vicar dances down the aisle to East 17's House of Love
Vicar Stephen Fletcher was only too happy to oblige when a couple he was marrying asked him to dance down the aisle to the 90s classic 'Everybody in the House of Love' by East 17.
Nun who sang with Kylie and won The Voice releases debut album
Sister Cristina is preparing to release her first album after wowing the judges and going on to win The Voice Italy.
Ben-Hur remake: Morgan Freeman, Jack Huston sign on to MGM-Paramount production
The BBC reports British actor Jack Huston is being lined up to take the lead role in the remake of Ben-Hur.
Beyonce and Jay Z enjoy a spiritual time out with daughter Blue Ivy in Paris
The "Halo" singer shared a snap of her family standing in front of prayer candles in Paris
Herve Gourdel beheading video released by another ISIS-linked terrorist group - Jund al-Khilafah
An earlier video showed Mr. Gourdel sitting in what looks like a camp, with two armed and masked men on either side of him. He said, "This armed group is asking me to ask you [French President Francois Hollande] to not intervene in Iraq."
India & Pakistan: millions of children at risk of trafficking following floods
Millions of children are at risk following disastrous floods in South Asia, aid agencies have warned.
8 things every Christian should know about Rosh Hashanah
Don't be confused if someone wishes you a happy new year today. Impress your friends with this knowledge instead.
Why is religion losing influence in America?
Religion's influence is waning in American life in spite of a growing appetite for religion in politics, according to new figures.