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Peshawar attack: 'Things are very bad for our city'
Speaking from Peshawar, an officer for the British Pakistani Christian Association told Christian Today people are "very afraid" after a Taliban attack on a school today.
Christmas banned in Sierra Leone to stop Ebola spread
The Sierra Leonean government has banned public celebrations for Christmas and New Year to prevent the spread of Ebola.
Sydney Siege gunman Man Haron Monis called Islam a religion of peace
Just a day before he held hostages at gunpoint in a Sydney café, Man Haron Monis claimed to be a peace activist, and among Muslims who are fighting "against the oppression and terrorism of USA and its allies".
Bill Nye: Teaching creationism is holding children back
Leading scientist and TV personality Bill Nye has criticised evangelical Christians for teaching creationism to children.
Peshawar: More than 120 dead in Taliban attack on Pakistani high school
At least 126 people, most of them children, were killed when Taliban gunmen stormed a school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar.
Saudi police close 10,000 Twitter accounts for 'religious violations'
Saudi Arabia's religious police have shut down 10,117 Twitter accounts in the last year on the grounds of "religious and ethical violations".
Palestinian man shot in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp
Violence has surged in recent months as confrontations have increased.
Israel prime minister seeks US veto on statehood for Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu has called for America to block moves to recognise Palestine as a state.
Sydney cafe siege: Archbishop says Australians 'must not allow it to turn us on each other'
Christians are praying for Australia after the 16-hour siege of a cafe in Sydney's financial district ended in the deaths of two hostages and an Islamist gunman.
Baby Jesus figurines blessed by Pope Francis
Baby Jesus figurines blessed by Pope Francis
40-yr-old Nativity scene removed after atheist complaints
40-yr-old Nativity scene removed after atheist complaints
IS beheads four Christian children: 'You just cry,' says the Vicar of Baghdad
IS beheads four Christian children
High school student stages protest over Ten Commandments plaque removal
High school student stages protest over Ten Commandments plaque removal
Mississippi pastor puts horse in a wedding dress in bizarre gay marriage protest
Mississippi pastor puts horse in a wedding dress to protest gay marriage
Sydney Siege: Three dead, including gunman, police confirm
Heavily armed Australian police stormed a Sydney cafe early on Tuesday morning and freed a number of hostages being held there at gunpoint.
University of Maine has a change of heart over Christmas trees and candy canes
The University of Maine is reportedly reversing its decision to keep Christmas trees and candy canes out of public areas on campus because they were could be interpreted as "religious items".