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Christian prisoner talks Iranian Muslim interrogator into embracing Christianity

A house church leader arrested in Iran for her faith has become an instrument of conversion after her Iranian interrogator shifted to Christianity.

ISIS hand seen in attacks against Christians in Palestinian Territories and Israel

Palestinian Christians have become alarmed over the alleged growing number of "radicalized" Muslim in the Palestinian Territories and Israel, which they think are linked to the Islamic State's extremist campaign in the Middle East and North Africa.

Antioch patriarchs tell Christians: Don't leave, you belong in Mideast

Antioch's five Christian patriarchs on Monday reaffirmed that Christians have a place in the Middle East as they called for peace in the Syrian civil war.

Keeping faith: 9 Christians trapped inside ancient monastery in ISIS-occupied Iraq

A group of monks and students have entrusted their lives to God as they keep refuge in an ancient monastery guarded by the Kurdish military in northern Iraq amid the threat of the Islamic State, according to a report on Tuesday.

Stigmatised: The Ebola heroes no one will hire

Some estimates say that as many as 70 per cent of former Ebola response workers cannot find work.

Christians talking about Caitlyn Jenner: How not to do it

"I have no love for this Bruce freak," said Rev Stephen Anderson. "I hope he dies today."

Assisted suicide in Tennessee could be legalised

The Tennessee legislature is discussing whether to legalize assisted suicide, an action prompted by an activist who said ending one's life is the "ultimate civil right."

ISIS selling ancient Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts online

Having looted and pillaged ancient heritage sites across Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is now believed to be selling stolen artefacts on social media sites.

US conservatives in last ditch defence against gay marriage

Conservative opposition in the US to the introduction of same-sex marriage is stiffening as the Supreme Court's ruling on the issue draws nearer.

Eritrea: 'Systematic, widespread gross human rights violations'

Eritrea was this week accused by the UN of "systematic, widespread and gross human rights violations", including the failure to protect the freedom of religion or belief.

Pope Francis: We can end world hunger if we want to

The Pope has called for a new focus on global hunger in a major address to delegates from the international Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome

Florida abortion law news: State faces lawsuit over new law requiring 24-hour waiting period

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Florida and the Center for Reproductive Rights have filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the State of Florida over a new law that requires women to wait for 24 hours before getting an abortion.