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Uyghur Christian sentenced to fifteen years in prison
A Chinese Christian, Alimujiang Yimiti, has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison despite his previous detention having been ruled âarbitraryâ by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
Religion can correct âscourgeâ of discrimination against women - Carter
The worldâs major religions have a vital role to play in âcorrecting the scourge of violence and discrimination against womenâ, says Jimmy Carter.
Fierce! roll out the high kicks and hyperglo with new punk signing
Fierce! has announced its first fresh signing - the uber-talented, naturally red-bulled, impeccably-up-tempo four-piece [dweeb].
Pastor acquitted of hate crime charge in Canada
A Canadian judge last week exonerated a former pastor who was charged of committing a hate crime for sending a letter to a local newspaper criticising homosexuality.
Christian Aid sounds alarm over leaked text at climate talks
Just days into the UNâs two-week climate summit in Copenhagen, a leaked document dubbed the Denmark Text is already jeopardising talks.
Eritrea arrests 30 evangelical Christian women
The Eritrean government arrested 30 elderly, Christian women this past weekend, a Christian persecution watchdog reported Monday.
Christian charity launches human rights guide for homeless
Housing Justice last night handed out dozens of human rights guides to homeless people in London as part of a longer-term campaign to stop local councils moving them on.
Archbishop: God takes an interest in the Earth
God takes an interest in the material things of the Earth like food and shelter, said the Archbishop of Canterbury this morning.
CPAS to equip and train Venture leaders with new programme
CPAS is planning to launch a new programme to help train, equip and develop the volunteer leaders of Venture holidays.
Victizzle, Muyiwa and Blush scoop gospel music awards
It was a celebration of home grown talent on Saturday night as Victizzle, Muyiwa and Blush UK were honoured at the UK's first ever Gospel Music Awards.
Christian couple in court over comments about Islam
Christian hotel owners Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang go on trial today for comments they made about Islam.
London and nation to be 'saturated' in prayer
Global Day of Prayer London aims to mobilise thousands of Christians for a major prayer gathering at West Ham football stadium next year.
Bishop encourages people to attend carol services
The Bishop of Hereford says carol services can help bring something of the meaning of Christmas into people's festivities.
Christians still feeling vulnerable in India
Thousands of Christians in Indiaâs Orissa state are still too afraid to return home for fear of more violence, according to the general secretary of the All India Christian Council.
Gungor unveils sophomore album Beautiful Things
Gungor, alongside Brash Music, will release Beautiful Things, a collection of songs birthed out of an honest journey of faith on February 16, 2010.
Main accused in nun rape case arrested
In a major breakthrough, Orissa police on Sunday arrested the main accused in the rape of a nun during last year's violence against Christians in Kandhamal.