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Irish man admits forcing woman to take abortion pills as debate grows over home abortions
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Thousands of Christians return to churches in north-east Nigeria despite years of terror
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New research highlights global religious diversity trends
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Ugandan convert to Christianity killed by father in suspected religious attack
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US troops deployed to support Nigeria’s fight against Islamist violence
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