It's Christmas Day for Orthodox Christians in countries such as Russia, Serbia, Egypt.
Church of Scientology reported Illinois man after he phoned to say he was going to shoot leader.
The children's commissioner says the exams could be delayed to accommodate Muslim pupils.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on 7 January in Russia, Greece, Ukraine and other countries.
Many Christians around the world are celebrating Epiphany, while others are preparing for Christmas.
Islamic State vows revenge attack on Saudi Arabia following executions.
The cover depicts God wearing blood stained robes with a Kalashnikov over his shoulder
Muslims 'have a duty to maintain the ecological balance,' says spokesman
A number of Sikh community representatives have raised concerns about the nature of humour on sites.
Police are now investigating the incident as a hate crime following increasing attacks against Sikhs.
The Dalai Lama is due to speak to an audience in New Delhi on 4 January in honour of his 80th birthday.
Mosque worshipper slightly injured in crossfire as Imam states he is deeply shocked by unexpected attack.
Thaba Baba was one of secularist bloggers killed by groups targeting writers critical of Islam.
Islamist group says that NYE parties 'offend religious traditions'
Followers of the Afro-Brazilian Candomble and Umbanda religions gather on Rio's Copacabana Beach to pay tribute to Iemanja, the queen of the sea.
When I started walking the streets of Baghdad, I was stunned to see Christmas decorations everywhere.
Rocco 'Italian Stallion' Siffredi wants sex education to become mandatory in Italy's schools.
Mr Rouhani said it is the 'greatest duty' of all Muslims to rebuild the public perception of Islam.
Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury says terror group staging a false apocalypse.
The pope's message was delivered during the Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica.
After the PM called Britain a Christian country in his Christmas speech, Twitter users hit back.
Volunteers have organised Christmas celebrations for refugee children at shelters around Germany.
Head of the Catholic church in England and Wales says more must be done to help Christian refugees.
Fragments of the Quran found in July 2015 are believed to be at least 1,370 years old.
Brunei authorities warn those wearing "hats or clothes that resemble Santa Claus" face jail.
Bentzi Gopstein, head of Lehava, calls Christians 'blood-sucking vampires'.
IBTimes UK looks at the history of banning Christmas.
US officials told them they were not allowed to fly to Los Angeles.
Turkey's head of directorate of religious affairs claims Mohammed caricatures as damaging as Daesh.
The winter solstice, or December solstice, will take place on 22 December 2015.