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Congo presidential loser's supporters cry foul after surprise result
The electoral commission (CENI) announced around 3 am (0200 GMT) that opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi had won the chaotic December 30 vote.
As tensions rise, Congo's Protestants call for election results to be released
The presidential election was held after President Joseph Kabila stepped down in what would be the first democratic transfer of power since DRC's independence.
Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
Millions of Filipinos display Catholic devotion in Black Nazarene procession
Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos joined an annual procession in the Philippine capital to kiss or touch a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ.
Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state
A federal judge ruled Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips could continue with his lawsuit against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission over claims of religious discrimination
Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty
Those officials see very clearly that if believers are allowed to proclaim the lordship of Christ, their ultimate loyalty cannot be to the state.
In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'
Pope says boats carrying 49 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean should be allowed to dock
The Pope made a 'heartfelt appeal' to European leaders on Sunday to end their stand-off over two rescue boats carrying 49 migrants in the Mediterranean.
Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital
Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.
'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland
Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.
How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away
Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.
Ecumenical Patriarch hands over decree, sealing Ukraine church independence
The spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide on Sunday presented the head of the Ukrainian church with a decree granting it independence from Moscow, a historic split strongly opposed by Russia.
Democratic Republic of Congo's Catholic Church called 'irresponsible' over election claims
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been called 'irresponsible' after challenging the results of last Sunday's presidential election.
Canada is Asia Bibi's 'most likely destination', says her lawyer
After spending Christmas in hiding, the lawyer for Asia Bibi is hoping she and her family will soon be able to leave Pakistan.
Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's restrictions on transgender people serving in the military can stand for now.
Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World
Five children were among the seven victims of a horrific crash involving their church van as they were making their way to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on Thursday.