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Commonwealth countries urged to put pressure on Sri Lanka over religious freedom concerns
Commonwealth heads of government should press Sri Lanka to improve its religious freedom record, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said.
Philippines typhoon: World Vision mounts 'massive' response
World Vision is mounting a large-scale response to help some 1.2 million people affected by one of the strongest storms on record.
Iranian Christian released from prison
Mostafa Bordbar was released from prison on November 3, following a successful appeal against his 10-year prison sentence
Emergency appeal after Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines
Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal as it warns of "colossal" damage in the Philippines
Thousands of Cyclone Phailin victims homeless and destitute
Several ministries in eastern India, assisted by Christian Aid Mission, report staggering needs as they seek to help victims of Cyclone Phailin.
Billy Graham's last message to the American people: 'Our country's in great need of spiritual awakening'
It's Billy Graham's 95th birthday today and to mark the occasion the famed evangelist is delivering his final message to the American people via a broadcast message.
Peacebuilding is 'God's vocation'
World Council of Churches hears message of peace at 10th Assembly
Syrian refugees facing harshest winter in years
Christian Aid fears inadequate shelter will put the lives of Syrian refugees at risk this winter.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Cautious welcome after rebel group promises to disarm
M23 rebels promise to use "purely political means" to pursue their goals
Imprisoned Iranian pastor released
An Iranian Christian sentenced to 10 years in prison has been released after three months.
Abyei wants to join South Sudan
Unofficial vote records 99% of Ngok Dinka in favour; Misseriya boycott
Syria experiencing 'catastrophe'
The conflict in Syria is "nothing short of a catastrophe", the Bishop of Coventry has warned.
14,000 martyred for their faith each year, says Gospel for Asia
It's the slower tunes that really hit home on Nathan Jess's debut album
Jail terms for Vietnamese Catholics
Two Vietnamese Catholics whose arrest led to protests last month have been handed jail terms.
Iranian Christian flogged after drinking Communion wine
An Iranian Christian was flogged on Wednesday, according to rights groups, after a court in Rasht, Iran sentenced him and three other Christians to 80 lashes for drinking wine as part of a Holy Communion service.
Persecuted North Koreans pray for American Christians
A surprising reversal on IDOP Sunday