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Is The Two State Solution Dead? What Trump May Do About Israel And The Palestinians
What do we know about Trump's position on the conflict and what might he decide to do now?
Pastor From Pakistan Arrested for Allegedly Vandalising the Quran
A Christian pastor from Lahore, the capital city of the Pakistani province of Punjab, has been arrested by the authorities because he allegedly disrespected the Holy Quran during an incident that happened recently in Nishtar Colony.
Congressional Panel Blasts Planned Parenthood Over Abuses In Foetal Tissue Trade
A Congressional panel has hit out at Planned Parenthood in a report highlighting abuses and possibly criminal violations in the foetal tissue trade between abortion clinics and tissue harvesters.
Weep With Mothers Who Lose Their Children, Pope Tells General Audience
Pope Francis has spoken movingly about those who lose a child and the need to "share their desperation" in a general audience sermon based on the Old Testament figure of Rachel.
More Than 2,400 Interfaith Leaders Request Meeting With Trump, Call For Truly 'Moral Agenda'
A group of more than 2,400 "progressive" faith leaders have strongly criticised Donald Trump in an open letter and asked to meet the president-elect in the hope of persuading him to pursue a "moral agenda".
Egypt Arrests More Cairo Church Bomb Suspects
Egypt has arrested four people suspected of involvement in the Cairo church bombing that killed 27 people, its interior ministry announced on Wednesday.
Italian Priest Who Faced Backlash Over 'Muslim' Nativity Scene Backs Down
The Italian priest who set up a Christmas Nativity scene with the Virgin Mary depicted in Muslim body covering has replaced it after a widespread backlash.
Is This Popular Toy AntiSemitic?
Public debate over the toy figure of Martin Luther and the Bible he's holding in his hand.
Girl, Forced to Marry 3 Boko Haram Militants at Age 15, Recalls Her Harrowing Captivity and Daring Escape
Former Boko Haram captive recalls her harrowing captity and escape from the terrorist group's camp where she was forced to marry three brute fighters one at a time, bearing a child with each one of them.
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Tells Critics: 'Blame God for My Foul Language'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has this piece of advice to critics who often chastise him for his foul language: Complain to God.
Muslim Migrant Torches Church Nativity Scene, Says He Wants to Destroy Christian Symbols
At least one Muslim migrant in Italy shares one thing in common with the devil: They both hate Christian symbols and want to destroy them.
Angry Cardinals Not Saying 'I'm Lovin' It!' As New McDonald's Store Opens Near the Vatican
The usually pensive cardinals at the Vatican are uncharacteristically angry. They don't like it at all. They are totally opposed to it. In fact they want to get rid of it.
Christian Arrested Over Blasphemy Claims In Pakistan
A Christian from Kamahan village, Lahore, Pakistan, has been arrested by police after allegedly committing blasphemy.
Hundreds Of Thousands Going Hungry In Haiti After Hurricane Matthew, Oxfam Warns
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians who survived Hurricane Matthew will go hungry if governments, donors and aid agencies do not step up efforts to help them, Oxfam has warned.
Beaten During Miscarriages, Imprisoned And Now Suffering With Cancer: The Chinese Christian Activist Urgently In Need Of Help
A Christian woman in China who was beaten repeatedly by officials and suffered two miscarriages as a result is in need of urgent cancer treatment that she cannot afford, according to a Christian charity.
Church In Cairo Suicide Bomb Blast Fully Restored - Right Down To The Icons
An Egyptian church in which a suicide bomber killed 27 people on 11 December has been fully restored, the Coptic news site Watani reports.