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Billy Graham writes letter to Iran's president asking for imprisoned American pastors release
Veteran evangelist Billy Graham has weighed in on the plight of imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini.
Nigeria attack: Students shot dead as they slept
Suspected Islamist gunmen have attacked a college in north-eastern Nigeria, killing up to 50 students.
President Obama calls for release of pastor imprisoned in Iran
Fox News is reporting that a senior Obama Administration official has confirmed that President Obama has called for the release of American Pastor Saeed Abedini in a phone conversation today with Iranian President Rouhani.
Cuban church leaders publish joint declaration on religious freedom
Cuban religious leaders finished a visit to Washington DC last week by publishing a paper titled, "Thirty Questions for the Cuban Government."
Saeed Abedini's wife petitions Iranian president for his release
September 26 marks the one-year anniversary of American Pastor Saeed Abedini's imprisonment in Iran because of his Christian faith.
At least 160 dead in Nigeria this week in terrorist related violence
At least 160 people have died in terrorist related violence this week in Nigeria's Yobe and Borno States.
Prayer vigils planned for first anniversary of Saeed Abedini's imprisonment
Seven-year-old Rebekka Abedini misses her daddy.
Fifty Christians face eviction in Laos
Recant your faith or get out - that's the ultimatum issued recently to 50 Christians living in a rural community in central Laos.
Saeed Abedini appeals to Iranian president
American Pastor Saeed Abedini, serving an eight-year prison sentence in Iran because of his Christian faith, is directly appealing to Iran's newly elected President Hassan Rouhani for justice and freedom.
Two Christians murdered in Egypt for refusing to pay Muslim poll tax
Two Coptic Christian government employees have been shot dead for refusing to pay Jizya, the Muslim poll tax on Christians.
Christian mother killed, boy kidnapped in Somalia
Al Qaeda-linked rebels continue campaign to rid country of Christianity
Armed Muslims in Nigeria kill Christians in their homes
Gabriel Anthony, 25, was praying at 5am on September 1 in this northern Nigerian village when he heard gunshots.
Campaign launched to free Pakistan mother on death row 'for drinking water'
A UK-based human rights organisation is calling for the release of a mother of five currently on death row in Pakistan for allegedly blaspheming during an argument over drinking water.
Afghan Member of Parliament: "Execute Afghan Christian converts."
Quds Online news website, affiliated with Astan Quds Razavi Foundation, reported that an Afghan news service, Ava, is saying the number of Christians is increasing in Afghanistan.
Central African Republic's turmoil affects Bible translation
Bible translation has been affected by the political chaos that has gripped the Central African Republic (CAR) since a rebel coalition captured power about six months ago.
North Korea: Imprisoned Kenneth Bae's son places last hope in Dennis Rodman
The son of an American missionary imprisoned in North Korea is hoping that Dennis Rodman can perform a "miracle" and help bring his father home.