World
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North Korea is in the grip of 'Covid epidemic, economic meltdown and famine'
There are "multiple causes", including "catastrophic flooding" and international sanctions, says Open Doors.
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Iranian Christian forced into exile
A Christian man has been sentenced to two years in internal exile in Iran.
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UK Church called to prayer in response to Covid crisis
Churches in the UK are being asked to pray for communities around the world that have been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Pilgrims who left behind so much to start a new life in America
The Pilgrims didn't only risk their lives at sea to reach America; many of them left everything they had to start a new life living according to their religious beliefs.
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UK Government must increase overseas aid spending to fight coronavirus - World Vision
A poll by the Christian development agency found broad support from the British public for an increase in government overseas aid spending to combat Covid-19.
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Fresh push to ban prostitution in the Netherlands
It could soon be the end for Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District if parliamentarians in the Netherlands have their way.
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Archaeologists uncover magnificent palace from the time of the Kings of Judah
The site was discovered in Jerusalem and would have had sweeping views of the city and the Temple.
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School Bible lessons now need parental consent in New Zealand
Religious instruction is no longer compulsory in New Zealand's state schools after a change to the law.
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Finnish MP interrogated by police again over Christian views on sexuality
A Christian MP has been interrogated by the police for the third time over her traditional views on family and marriage.
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Russia: dozens of 'missionary activity' convictions in first half of 2020
There were dozens of prosecutions for "missionary activity" in the first half of 2020 in Russia.
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The Democrats are 'opposed to faith', says Franklin Graham
The son of Billy Graham predicts that a "storm is coming" in which Christians are going to be "attacked" for their faith.
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Hong Kong: American pastor's son charged under new national security law
A naturalized American citizen and pastor's son has been charged with "inciting secession" and "colluding with foreign powers" under Hong Kong's new national security law.
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Students abducted in deadly attack on school and church
One person has been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Kaduna State, Nigeria, in which several children were kidnapped.
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14-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage and conversion case on the run after fleeing husband
A 14-year-old Christian girl who says she was kidnapped at gunpoint, and forced to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man is on the run after fleeing from his home.
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Another church is turned into a mosque on the orders of Erdogan
A month after Turkey controversially turned the Hagia Sophia into a mosque, a second historic church is to become a Muslim place of worship.