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Held captive at sea: the chilling reality of the Asian slave trade
Victims of human trafficking are being abducted by force and left to survive in horrendous conditions on boats anchored in international waters, a new report has found.
Islamist preacher rejects link to Ottawa shootings, warns of threat to Britain
Anjem Choudary rejected suggestions he had influenced the man believed to have shot dead a soldier in Ottawa.
WHO Emergency Committee says enhanced Ebola screening may have 'limited' effect
WHO Emergency Committee explains enhanced Ebola screening.
Ariel Castro survivor Michelle Knight says God put us on earth for one reason: 'To do his work'
She survived an ordeal beyond belief but just over a year since escaping the clutches of the man who raped and beat her over more than a decade, Michelle Knight says she has forgiven him and is a "strong and powerful" woman.
2 pastors killed in attack by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria
Two pastors were among the victims of a deadly attack in Nigeria's Taraba State on Sunday that left dozens injured.
Pastor who served time for murder defends hiring convicted killer of Grand Ole Opry star and wife
A Nashville pastor has defended his decision to give a job to the man who killed David "Stringbean" Akeman and his wife once he is released from prison.
Alvin Stardust, glam rocker who found God on a train journey, dies aged 72
Tributes paid to the man behind the scowl.
Joss Stone launches day-long vigil for war dead in Poppy Appeal
The singer was the first at the Cenotaph for The Watch.
'Lord, keep this nation under your care.' Canadian church leaders urge prayer after Parliament shooting
Church leaders have called for prayer following the fatal shooting of a soldier at Canada's parliament yesterday.
After a terrible 2013, Christians in Egypt 'feel much safer' under President Sisi
The security situation is getting better and there is greater stability, according to one priest
Horrific Islamic State video claims to show woman being stoned to death for adultery
A video has surfaced online appearing to show a woman being stoned to death by Islamic State militants.
Islamic State 'using US weapons against Kurds in Kobane'
An air drop gone wrong may have handed arms to the enemy.
Asia Bibi will appeal death sentence, lawyer confirms
The Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy will take her appeal to the Supreme Court, her lawyer has confirmed.
2,000-year-old tablet discovered in Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists displayed yesterday a 2,000-year-old stone block unearthed in Jerusalem that they hope will help shed new light on a Jewish revolt against the Romans.
Hong Kong protesters plan march after fruitless talks with government
Hong Kong protesters plan to march to the home of the city's Beijing-backed leader today to push their case for greater democracy a day after talks between student leaders and senior officials failed to break the deadlock.
North Korea releases Christian American Jeffrey Fowle who was held for leaving Bible in hotel
An American citizen who was detained by the North Korean authorities after leaving a Bible in his hotel room has been freed.