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Assyrian Christian leaders call for help against renewed ISIS offensive in Hassakeh
Assyrian Christian leaders call for help against renewed ISIS offensive in Hassakeh

Assyrian Christian leaders are calling for help as Islamic State attacks escalate in northern Syria.

Imprisoned Iranian pastor could face additional imprisonment on new charges
Imprisoned Iranian pastor could face additional imprisonment on new charges

A Christian imprisoned in Iran may face additional prison time because of a new complaint.

Foreigners continue to cross Turkey to ISIS despite new measures
Foreigners continue to cross Turkey to ISIS despite new measures

Despite efforts from the Turkish government, foreigners continue to cross the border to Syria on their way to fight for the Islamic State.

Survivor tells tale of life in abandoned Iraqi village
Survivor tells tale of life in abandoned Iraqi village

Two elderly Christian women tell their tale of survival in Iraq's Teleskof village after the Islamic State captured the town.

God isn\'t put off by our negative emotions
God isn't put off by our negative emotions

He longs to be with you, however you are feeling.

Pastors protest after Bible college invites lesbian bishop to speak
Pastors protest after Bible college invites lesbian bishop to speak

American Baptist College in Tennessee has been attacked by conservatives over its invitation to Bishop Yvette Flunder.

Female clergy say being mothers has made them better ministers
Female clergy say being mothers has made them better ministers

Three-quarters of mothers in full-time ministry say having children has made them a better minister, according to a new survey from Christian Research.

Iran: Persecution of Christians as bad as ever, despite President\'s promises
Iran: Persecution of Christians as bad as ever, despite President's promises

Persecution of Christians in Iran is as bad as it was three years ago, in spite of the pre-election promises of the president, according to a new report.

Naked Prayer: Doodling with God
Naked Prayer: Doodling with God

Mara Measor uses doodles to speak to God. They're only stick men, but they are surprisingly moving.

Pro-Russian rebels are using truce to amass arms, says Ukraine military
Pro-Russian rebels are using truce to amass arms, says Ukraine military

Heavy weapons are being stored in depots around Donetsk, Ukraine says.

BBC suspends Jeremy Clarkson over \'fracas\' with producer
BBC suspends Jeremy Clarkson over 'fracas' with producer

The Top Gear star's BBC career is in doubt following the latest incident.

Iraqi troops recapture strategic town from Islamic State
Iraqi troops recapture strategic town from Islamic State

The capture of al-Alam has made an assault on Tikrit possible.

Islamic state video shows child shooting Israeli Arab captive
Islamic state video shows child shooting Israeli Arab captive

Islamic State accused Muhammed Musallam of being an Israeli spy.

Jihadist converts to Christianity after near-death experience
Jihadist converts to Christianity after near-death experience

A jihadist with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has converted to Christianity after apparently dying and coming back to life.

ISIS creates its own version of Facebook
ISIS creates its own version of Facebook

The Islamic State (IS) launched its own social media site on Sunday, but the fledgling page is off to a rough start.

\'Teen Mom\' casts says return of Farrah Abraham not good for \'moral compass\' of the show
'Teen Mom' casts says return of Farrah Abraham not good for 'moral compass' of the show

The stars of the hit MTV show "Teen Mom" protested the return of castmember Farrah Abraham in a recently released trailer for the spinoff series "Teen Mom OG."