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Knife attack synagogue reopens, but Jerusalem is still tense
Knife attack synagogue reopens, but Jerusalem is still tense

Arabs and Jews are all fearful as violence is in the air.

Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson on edge as city waits for trial decision

Tensions are high as National Guard patrols streets.

Prince of Wales condemns \'grotesque and barbarous assault\' on Middle East Christians
Prince of Wales condemns 'grotesque and barbarous assault' on Middle East Christians

The Prince of Wales has condemned the persecution of Christians in the Middle East as "the most soul-destroying tragedy", reports Ruth Gledhill.

Pakistani Court plans to fix \'legal glitch\' that led to Asia Bibi\'s death sentence
Pakistani Court plans to fix 'legal glitch' that led to Asia Bibi's death sentence

The Lahore High Court has called on the government to enact legislation that will make it more difficult to make blasphemy convictions.

To Kill A Mockingbird author\'s sister dies aged 103
To Kill A Mockingbird author's sister dies aged 103

Alice Lee was a prominent lawyer and rights activist overshadowed by her sister.

Church offers sanctuary to illegal immigrant, claims 'all families are sacred'

Angela Navarro could be separated from her husband and two children if she leaves the building.

The Christmas tree worsening tension between North and South Korea
The Christmas tree worsening tension between North and South Korea

A huge steel "Christmas tree" near the border between North and South Korea is causing division between Christian groups.

Israel-Palestine: it\'s not a religious conflict, says Amos Trust
Israel-Palestine: it's not a religious conflict, says Amos Trust

Yesterday's attack on a Jerusalem synagogue by knife-wielding terrorists should not be seen as religiously-motivated violence, says Amos Trust

Is there life on Mars? Not if you\'re a US evangelical
Is there life on Mars? Not if you're a US evangelical

Evangelical Protestants are more likely to be sceptical about space exploration.

School textbooks are culture wars battleground in Texas
School textbooks are culture wars battleground in Texas

Critics say books are too Christian for Board of Education to approve.

Brittany Maynard\'s mother \'wounded\' by Vatican criticism
Brittany Maynard's mother 'wounded' by Vatican criticism

Spokesman was wrong to condemn daughter's assisted suicide, says Debbie Ziegler.

Christian takes the helm in Jakarta despite Muslim hardliner protests
Christian takes the helm in Jakarta despite Muslim hardliner protests

Symbolic victory for Indonesia's battle against religious intolerance.

UN pressure mounts on North Korea over \'crimes against humanity\'
UN pressure mounts on North Korea over 'crimes against humanity'

A panel has called for its referral to the International Criminal Court.

Hong Kong protests escalate as government building invaded
Hong Kong protests escalate as government building invaded

Tensions rise again after relative calm.

Dr Martin Salia died of Ebola because it was too advanced, says hospital
Dr Martin Salia died of Ebola because it was too advanced, says hospital

Deceased surgeon waited too long for Ebola treatment, doctors reveal

Manny Pacquiao says he \'feels pity\' for Floyd Mayweather because he has \'forgotten his spiritual nourishments\'
Manny Pacquiao says he 'feels pity' for Floyd Mayweather because he has 'forgotten his spiritual nourishments'

The war of words outside the ring continues between boxing rivals Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.