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Countries of concern: Bangladesh, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Syria
Christians are experiencing difficulties in Bangladesh, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Syria
Concern over sexual violence in Colombia
Christian Aid is concerned that sexual attacks are going unreported in Colombia
Monarchs should have separate coronation in independent Scotland, says Church
The Church of Scotland says monarchs should have a separate Scottish coronation in the event of the country becoming independent
Holly Golightly, James Bond and Michael Corleone top movie icons list
Holly Golightly, the Breakfast at Tiffany's character played by Audrey Hepburn, came out top in a poll of UK cinema audiences' favourite movie icons of all time.
'Be vigilant,' Ann Widdecombe tells UK Christians
Ann Widdecombe has called on Christians to put pressure on the UK government to take action against persecution of Christians overseas â and to stop it developing here.
Outdoor church services to raise awareness of persecution
Churches in the UK and Ireland will be holding services outdoor next month as a mark of solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world.
Catholic midwives' abortion victory welcomed
The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has welcomed a court ruling upholding the right to conscientious objection of two midwives who refused to have any role in abortion procedures.
The London Community Gospel Choir at The Shard
The London Community Gospel Choir were demonstrating their vocal skills at The Shard on Wednesday ahead of the Chorus festival taking place in the capital over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Abduction of bishops in Syria condemned
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned the kidnapping of two senior church leaders in Syria.
Attacks against Christians in Iraq ongoing
Islamist extremists want Iraq to be a "Muslim only" country. As a result, Christians in Iraq remain continuous targets of violent attacks.
Prayer for farmers struggling to recover from severe weather
The Church of England has published a prayer for farming communities recovering from weather conditions that have led to thousands of sheep and cattle being lost and crops being sown weeks late or ruined.
Regret after France legalises same-sex marriage
France has become the 14th country worldwide and the ninth in Europe to legalise same-sex marriage after a vote in the French Parliament on Tuesday
Christians meet to explore response to poor health
The Faith in Health and Healing conference will look at how the church can support health services
First Juno Award for City Harmonic
The City Harmonic have scooped their first Juno Award for I Have a Dream (It Feels Like Home).
Prayer for St George's Day
The Archbishop of York is leading prayers at Stockton Parish Church today to mark the feast of St George, the patron saint of England.
Archbishop regrets demise of Big Society
The Archbishop of York regrets that David Cameron's Big Society campaign failed to gain momentum.