Camel bones challenge historical accuracy of Bible from Age of the Patriarchs to Kingdom of David.
Thomas Monson accused of inducing church followers to pay tithe money.
TV debate on origins of life held at Creation Museum in Kentucky.
Best photos of the day: 5 February 2014.
Israeli Antiquities Authority adds 10,000 more images of Dead Sea Scrolls of 'unprecedented quality'.
According to an Imam in Egypt, men must divorce wives who show affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood party.
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Speculation is rife as to how Hezbollah will react to the Hariri hearing - but it has bigger fish to fry.
Best photos of the day: 4 February 2014
Best photos of the day: 3 February 2014
Bizarre carnival celebrations in northern Spain.
Best photos of the day: 31 January 2014.
Chinese New Year 2014: Traditional customs honoured - in pictures.
Archbishops of Canterbury and York write to heads of state demanding respect for homosexuals.
Best photos of the day: 30 January 2014.
Across China and Asia, people get ready to welcome the Year of the Horse.
US President Barack Obama said 2014 should be the year to finally close the prison.
A man who moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career has revealed all about how he fell into Scientology.
Best photos of the day: 29 January 2014.
Liberal Democrat peace deal torn in only 8 hours as Prophet cartoon row continues
Tunisia has its fourth PM in three years: a sign that it is still in need of greater stability.
Best photos of the day: 27 January 2014
Asghar claimed to be a prophet while suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.
Best photos of the day: 24 January 2014
Change made to copies on sale in Malaysia to avoid offending Muslims.
Best photos of the day: 21 January 2014.
Best photos of the day: 20 January 2014.
Dozens injured in stampede as police step up security arrangements.
It's the first time that the Vatican has publicly revealed cases of child molestation by priests.