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Christian woman raped and murdered in Madhya Pradesh
A Christian woman has been raped and brutally murdered in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Millions of Zimbabweans at risk of chronic hunger
Zimbabwe is facing a "dire" food situation after erratic rains and "unusual" mid-season droughts triggered critical levels of crop failure, Christian Aid has warned.
Moroccan Christian jailed for evangelising
Mohamed el Baldi convicted for 'shaking the faith' of Muslims
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.
Syrian refugees in need of trauma counselling
More and more Syrian refugees are in need of counselling to help them cope with the impact of the civil war, a Scottish aid agency has warned.
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.
Christians worldwide praying for Syria
Christians around the world are praying today for peace in Syria and the wellbeing of millions of refugees who have left their homes because of the fighting.
Photo: French and German presidents visit scene of Oradour-sur-Glane massacre
French President Francois Hollande and German President Joachim Gauck visited Oradour-sur-Glane with one of the last survivors of the massacre in the French village, Robert Hebras, 88
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.
Firing missiles at Syria is 'not the answer', says bishop
The Bishop of Hereford, the Right Reverend Anthony Priddis, has said Parliament was right to be cautious about sanctioning a military strike on Syria.
Five Christians killed in roadside ambush near Jos
Pastor says Nigeria armed ethnic Fulani herdsmen joined forces with Islamic extremist mercenaries
Cameroon: Government continues crackdown on Pentecostal movement
The government of Cameroon has ordered the closure of dozens of churches in an attempt to put an end to what it considers to be anarchy among some Christian organisations.
Rebuilding livelihoods in flood-hit Philippines a 'top priority' for Christian Aid
Christian Aid says thousands in the Philippines have lost their livelihoods after floods washed away £7 million-worth of crops.
40 Pakistani Christian families face hunger after Gojra elopement dispute
Christian minority targeted after Muslim girl elopes with Christian man