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Nine Christians 'shot dead' by Islamist militants in Philippines as chaos descends on city after church kidnappings
Nine Christian civilians have reportedly been shot dead after being forced off their truck and having their hands tied together by Islamist militants in Marawi City in the Philippines.
'We can't hide behind a wall': Obama addresses huge crowd of Protestant Christians in Germany
Barack Obama has addressed tens of thousands of Protestant Christians in Germany, defending his liberal record and saying: 'In this new world we live in, we can't isolate ourselves - we can't hide behind a wall.'
'Sublime Christian heroism': The amazing history, culture and faith of Manchester
People from around the world have come together to express their sorrow over the events in Manchester. What fewer may realize, especially some of our American readers, is just what a remarkable place Manchester is.
Bulgarian Christians organise 7-hour Bible marathon to help nation 'recover Christian identity'
Christians in Sofia, Bulgaria undertook an impressive project yesterday: a Bible-reading marathon lasting seven hours, at the heart of the capital.
Manchester Muslims suffer hate crimes after bombing atrocity
Muslim leaders in Manchester are expressing concern about a spike in Islamophobic hate after the suicide bombing that killed 22 on Monday night.
Philippines president declares martial law after Islamist militants take Christians hostage and overrun city
Chaos has descended on Marawi city in the Philippines as the government attempts to combat an Islamist terrorist insurgency.
Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope â a crucifix
A battered wooden cross bearing a figure of the crucified Christ was discovered peeking from the rubble left by Islamic State outside St George's Church near Alqosh in Iraq.
New evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago is unveiled
Fresh evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple has been unveiled by Israel's Antiquities Authority and the Nature and Parks Authority.
Barra churches unite to remember victims of Manchester attack
A vigil has taken place on a Scottish Island which has been deeply affected by the Manchester terror attack.
Hindu leader turns to shaman for healing, but when it doesn't work, he finds Jesus instead
A local Christian leader in Indonesia discovered for himself that "black magic" was nothing compared to the immense miraculous power of Jesus Christ.
What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?
How has the wider non-Muslim UK population responded to the Manchester bombing?
Jerusalem Day: Marking the 'reunification' of a tragic, beautiful city
Today marks Jerusalem Day, or in Hebrew Yom Yerushalayiman, an Israeli national holiday for the celebration of the 'reunification' of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City from the Jordanians in the wake of the Six Day War in June 1967.
Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation
Security in Berlin has been stepped up in Berlin as Germany's capital prepares to welcome the former US President Barack Obama, visiting Berlin for the 500th anniversary celebrations of the Reformation.
Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines
A Filipino Catholic priest and some parishioners have been kidnapped and taken hostage by radical Islamic terrorists.
All smiles as Pope Francis meets with Donald Trump at the Vatican
The much-anticipated meeting came after historic tensions between the two men, with the Pope famously saying last year of Trump's plans for a wall with the border of Mexico and the ill-fated 'Muslim ban': 'A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.' Trump responded by saying that the Pope was 'disgraceful'.
Britain deploys troops after Manchester attack, threat level raised to 'critical'
Prime Minister Theresa May announced late on Tuesday that the threat level was now considered 'critical', meaning an attack may be imminent.