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Iran: Christian pastor formerly on death row re-arrested
An Iranian pastor acquitted of apostasy in September 2012 has been re-arrested today in Iran, along with his wife and a fellow church member, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
US set to arm Christian anti-extremist militias in Iraq
Christian anti-Islamic State forces in Iraq are set to benefit from a defence spending bill headed for authorisation by the US Congress and Senate.
New hope for Christians in Myanmar, says Cardinal
Myanmar is emerging from half a century of Calvary, into a period of Easter and Pentecost, according to the country's first cardinal.
Church of England helps Yazidis to get official recognition for their faith
Leaders of the Yazidis have asked the Church of England to help their religion be officially recognised.
Anti-Corruption Summit reactions: Cameron failed to deliver 'major surgery needed'
Cameron failed to tackle UK-sponsored corruption in the form of tax havens at the Anti-Corruption Summit on Thursday, according to a number of charities.
Red Cross aid convoy denied access to besieged Syrian city
A Red Cross aid convoy ca was denied access to a besieged Syrian town that has not received outside supplies for three years.
Obama government will force schools to implement transgender restroom policy
A letter to schools contains an implicit threat that those which do not abide by the Obama administration's interpretation of the law could face lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.
Christians living in 'fear and panic' in German refugee centres, seek government protection
German authorities have been urged to immediately address the plight of Christians and other non-Muslim migrants in refugee centers as new report reveals that up to 40, 000 of these non-Muslim migrants are being harassed for their faith.
Lone surviving nun in Yemen massacre still in shock as she recalls 'miraculous escape' from bloodbath
Two months since the massacre happened at a home for the aged in Yemen, the lone survivor --a Missionaries of Charity nun is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
'Satan 2': Russia preparing to test new powerful nuke missile that can obliterate entire country the size of France
Following North Korea's lead, Russia is preparing to test a powerful nuclear missile that is capable of wiping out an entire country like France from the face of the Earth, and kill millions of people in the process.
Hindus pray to their gods for Trump to win U.S. election, saying he's 'humanity's hope against Islamic terror'
Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appears to be having a difficult time in convincing Republican leaders to support him in the November presidential election. However, in faraway country in Asia people are actually praying to their gods for him to win the election.
Presumptive Philippine president Duterte to visit Vatican to apologise to Pope Francis for his foul language
In a remarkable change of tone, presumptive Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to visit the Vatican to make a personal apology to Pope Francis for having called him a "son of a whore."
Christian missionary held by North Korea tells detainees: Don't lose hope
Kenneth Bae, who was detained for two years in North Korea, urged American citizens still held in the reclusive country to remain hopeful that they will be released.
Pakistani Christian boy on the run after $10,000 offered for his body
A fatwa has been declared against a young Christian boy in Pakistan after he was accused of blasphemy.
The non-apology: why it's corroding our public life
Nixon used it in the aftermath of Watergate, Reagan said it after the disgraceful Iran-Contra affair, while Bill Clinton was also recorded as saying it during one of his numerous periods of contrition. Andy Walton examines the rise of the non-apology.
ISIS launch app for children 'to teach cubs of the Caliphate'
ISIS have created an app for children to help them learn Arabic via aids such as guns, tanks and cannons.