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Pastor arrested in Ferguson protest, 'dragged along the ground'
Police break up demonstration, accuse protesters of blocking traffic.
Christian forces clash with UN in Central African Republic
Shooting has left six dead and 10 injured in chaotic scenes.

Francis condemns food speculators' 'paradox of plenty'
Greed for profit is undermining the fight against poverty, says the Pope.

Plumber believes in God after being impaled and accidentally electrocuting his manhood
Christians believe God works all things for good and that must have been the case for plumber Juan Ramon Monzon who reportedly found faith after surviving being impaled and electrocuted in a rather sensitive area.

Christian homeless man turns to TV network in hope of finding a family to spend Thanksgiving with
Christian homeless man advertising on Facebook for a family to spend Thanksgiving with

Posthumous footage of right-to-die campaigner Brittany Maynard released
On what would have been her 30th birthday, footage of terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard, who ended her life on November 1, was released.

Couple who give birth in Buffalo snowstorm 'blown away by God's grace'
A young mum who went into labour in the midst of a devastating snowstorm in Buffalo, New York, has praised God after being rescued by a paediatric nurse who just happened to be stranded nearby.

Korean-American Christian aid worker held by Chinese authorities
A Korean American Christian working on aid projects along China's border with North Korea has apparently been detained by Chinese authorities on suspicion of embezzlement.

Nigerian Archbishop on Boko Haram: We must storm the heavens with prayers
As Boko Haram expands its attacks across neighbouring Cameroon, a Nigerian Archbishop has urged Christians to "pray fervently" for peace.

Religion is not main cause of war, research suggests
Wars are more likely caused by bad government, high corruption and poor relations with neighbours, writes Ruth Gledhill.

Islamic State violence condemned as Saudi Arabia backs inter-faith gathering
Muslims, Jews and Christians have united in opposition to violence.

US considers arming Kiev as Moscow supports Ukraine rebels
Senior official calls for rethink of lethal aid policy.

Knife attack synagogue reopens, but Jerusalem is still tense
Arabs and Jews are all fearful as violence is in the air.
Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson on edge as city waits for trial decision
Tensions are high as National Guard patrols streets.

Prince of Wales condemns 'grotesque and barbarous assault' on Middle East Christians
The Prince of Wales has condemned the persecution of Christians in the Middle East as "the most soul-destroying tragedy", reports Ruth Gledhill.

Pakistani Court plans to fix 'legal glitch' that led to Asia Bibi's death sentence
The Lahore High Court has called on the government to enact legislation that will make it more difficult to make blasphemy convictions.