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New grounds for \'hope\' for peace in Middle East, says Donald Trump in Israel
New grounds for 'hope' for peace in Middle East, says Donald Trump in Israel

US President Donald Trump has spoken of a 'rare opportunity' to deliver longed-for peace in the Middle East as he arrived in Israel, continuing his tour of the geographic hearts of three main world religions.

The doctor who gave up his comfortable life for people with leprosy: \'Being out of my comfort zone has forced us to trust God.\'
The doctor who gave up his comfortable life for people with leprosy: 'Being out of my comfort zone has forced us to trust God.'

An exclusive report on a doctor who rejected his comfortable, middle class life with a practice in South Africa for a vision to live out Jesus's top two commandments to those at the very fringes of society.

Egypt calls 48 suspected ISIS terrorists to court for Coptic church bombings

The Egyptian government has referred 48 people to its military courts on the charge of suspected involvement in three church bombing claimed by ISIS.

\'Drive terrorists out of this earth\': Donald Trump tells Arab leaders they must confront Islamist extremism
'Drive terrorists out of this earth': Donald Trump tells Arab leaders they must confront Islamist extremism

President Donald Trump today called on Arab leaders to confront 'Islamist extremism' in a speech in Saudi Arabia when he attempted to rebuild bridges between his administration and Islam. He described terrorism as a battle between good and evil rather than a clash of civilizations.

Trump to attempt relationship \'reset\' with Islam in speech today
Trump to attempt relationship 'reset' with Islam in speech today

President Trump will talk up the positive aspects of the religion after frequently attacking Muslims on the campaign trail last year and trying to ban many from the United States.

The cyber warfare cell that worries the West – North Korea\'s Unit 180
The cyber warfare cell that worries the West – North Korea's Unit 180

North Korea's main spy agency has a special cell called Unit 180 that is likely to have launched some of its most daring and successful cyber attacks, according to defectors, officials and internet security experts.

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as James Comey firestorm continues in US
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as James Comey firestorm continues in US

Dogged by controversy at home, President Donald Trump opened a nine-day foreign trip on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, looking to shift attention from a spiraling political firestorm over his firing of former FBI Director James Comey last week.

\'Please help stop these people starving to death\' Archbishop aide pleads for Anglicans to act against famine
'Please help stop these people starving to death' Archbishop aide pleads for Anglicans to act against famine

A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury called on UK Christians to take part in this Sunday's Day of Prayer to End Famine as record numbers of people around the world face death by starvation.

Trump says former FBI director Comey is a \'nut job\'
Trump says former FBI director Comey is a 'nut job'

A new and damaging leak on the bizarre pronouncements of President Donald Trump reveals that he has described former FBI director James Comey as a 'real nut job'.

Vice President Mike Pence under fire for calling Christian persecution \'genocide\'
Vice President Mike Pence under fire for calling Christian persecution 'genocide'

US Vice President Mike Pence has received criticism for describing Christian persecution by ISIS as 'genocide'.

Trump in Saudi Arabia: Why is the Islamic Kingdom his first Presidential visit?

Here we look at three factors which mean Trump is determined to get round a table in Riyadh.

Christian \'slave\' in Pakistan freed after ransom paid
Christian 'slave' in Pakistan freed after ransom paid

It's reported that a Christian brick kiln worker has been freed from a life of slavery and torture after a British organization agreed to pay a ransom to free him.

When is Eid al-Fitr celebration in 2017? The true meaning of this Muslim festival
When is Eid al-Fitr celebration in 2017? The true meaning of this Muslim festival

Eid – the Muslim festival following the month-long fast for Ramadan – is only a few weeks away now. Here is everything you need to know – including when Eid is expected.

Dream of owning a monastery? It\'s up for grabs – and it\'s free
Dream of owning a monastery? It's up for grabs – and it's free

The Italian government is giving away hundreds of historic buildings, including monasteries, castles, farmhouses and inns for free in an effort to boost overseas visitors and attract investment

Christian charity warns of \'staggering\' influx of child refugees from South Sudan to Uganda
Christian charity warns of 'staggering' influx of child refugees from South Sudan to Uganda

The number of South Sudanese child refugees travelling alone to seek sanctuary in neighbouring Uganda is approaching the 'staggering' and 'alarming' level of 10,000, a leading Christian charity has warned.

Is it time to prepare for President Pence?
Is it time to prepare for President Pence?

Will the evangelical Christian Vice President Mike Pence be President sooner, rather than later? Increasing numbers think he might be.