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Treasure-seekers target French church linked to conspiracy theories in Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code'
An ancient French church, whose former priest's name was used for a character by the bestselling author Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code, has been targeted by seekers of a mythical treasure trove mentioned in several other books.
Pope Francis locks horns with Trump over Korea, nuclear weapons and Jerusalem in speech to diplomats
Pope Francis today called for dialogue over Korea, a legally binding ban on nuclear weapons and the retention of the 'status quo' in Jerusalem in his annual speech to diplomats known as his 'state of the world' address.
How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery
An ancient fragment could reveal secrets as to how the books of the Bible came together.
Jerusalem Church leader warns 'radical settlers' are driving Christians out of the Holy Land
The most senior Church leader in Jerusalem has warned that 'radical settlers' are threatening the ancient, religious 'status quo' in the Holy City by which Christians can live and worship in peace despite the stark political divisions there.
Palestinians attack car of Greek Patriarch in protest against land deals
Palestinian Christians on Saturday pummelled the car of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem during a visit to the occupied West Bank in protest against the Church's decision to sell land to Jewish groups.
Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas amid tight security
The head of the Coptic Church, Pope Tawadros II, led midnight mass in the cathedral of Egypt's new administrative capital on Saturday, a service attended by President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.
MH370 search to resume after a 'no-find, no-fee basis' contract was inked by Malaysia and a U.S. marine surveyor
The search for the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume to shed some light on one of the biggest mysteries of the modern era. A U.S. Marine surveyor Ocean deployed one of its ships in hopes of progress for the search.
Bereaved father punches priest who refused to bury his toddler son
A bereaved father has punched a priest who refused to bury his toddler son because the family belonged to a rival Church.
Rohingya insurgents ambush Myanmar military truck, five wounded
Rohingya Muslim insurgents ambushed a military vehicle in Myanmar's Rakhine State, wounding five members of the security forces, state media and officials said, and the rebels claimed responsibility for the rare attack.
Iran protests are not our business, UN states tell US
Demonstrations erupted in Iran over a week ago after the government announced plans to raise fuel prices and cut monthly cash handouts to lower-income Iranians.
'Fire and Fury' revelations will bring down Trump presidency, author says
The author of a book that is highly critical of Donald Trump's first year as US President said his revelations were likely to bring an end to Trump's time in the White House.
President Donald Trump approval ratings news: Slight improvement at the end of 2017
A report on the improvement of President Donald Trump's approval ratings
Another Chibok schoolgirl released from Boko Haram captivity
Another one of the Chibok schoolgirls taken in a mass kidnapping in 2014 has been released from captivity, according to the Nigerian military.
Author of Trump book contradicts President, says he interviewed him
The author of a deeply critical book about Donald Trump's first year in office said on Friday he had spoken with the President while working on it.
Egypt's Coptic Christians to consecrate huge new cathedral
Egypt's Coptic Christians, under pressure from repeated attacks by Islamist extremists, are to celebrate the opening of a new cathedral tomorrow â but fear it too may become a target.
Philippines military personnel charged with murder of Italian Catholic priest
The Philippines' Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against several military members for the murder of an Italian Catholic priest in Mindanao, in the Philippines.