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Christian Human Rights Lawyer Has Organs Harvested After Death In Prison In China
A prominent Christian human rights lawyer who died in prison in China earlier this month had his organs harvested, according to horrific reports from activist sources in the Communist country.
Christians Face 'Pervasive And Long-Standing Persecution' In Burma
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) today issues a stark warning about lack of religious freedom in Burma, where, it says, Christianity is institutionally discriminated against and Buddhism has been elevated to the de facto state religion.
Why Is The Christian Jakarta Governor On Trial For Blasphemy?
Through an extraordinary and determined campaign with the assistance of crude blasphemy laws, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the governor of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, found himself in court on Tuesday.
Imprisoned Christian Convert In Iran Has Sentence Extended, Meaning She Will Be In Jail For Christmas
Maryam Zargaran, the Christian convert imprisoned in Iran, has had her sentence extended by more than a month.
'We Have No Fear... We Are Ready To Lay Down Our Lives For Christ': Chinese Christians To Evangelise In North Korea
Chinese Christians training missionaries to share the gospel in North Korea â ranked the worst country in the world for Christian persecution â say they have "no fears" about the brutal treatment they may face.
Yemen In Crisis: DEC Launches Emergency Appeal As Millions Starve
As the crisis in Yemen continues to unfold, a major appeal was launched today by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).
Christian Governor Of Jakarta Cries As He Denies Insulting Islam
The Christian governor of Jakarta cried as he denied insulting Islam in the first day of his trial for blasphemy.
Archbishop Of Canterbury Says Christmas Can Be 'Empty' For Those With No Work, Home Or Loved Ones
The Archbishop of Canterbury has highlighted the plight of the homeless this Christmas in a message for the Radio Times in which he warns that this time of year can be an "empty" one for some people.
Kurdish Forces Fighting ISIS in Syria Get to Hear God's Word in the Battlefield through Audio Bibles
Kurdish fighters battling Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Syria are still able to listen to God's Word in the middle of the battlefield, thanks to modern technology.
Mom Finds a Deflated Balloon in Her Yard; Then She Sees a Message She Can't Ignore
The balloon she found was already deflated, but the message attached to it still lifted her spirit.
ISIS Loses 50,000 Militants and Large Territory but Gains Foothold in More Countries, Officials Say
The Islamic State (ISIS) appears to be both losing and winning in its campaign of terror in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Prince Charles Offers 'Special Prayers' For Victims Of Cairo Bombing
Prince Charles joined the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis in offering prayers and sympathy to the Coptic Pope Tawadros II after 24 Copts were killed in a suicide attack in Egypt.
Christian Pastor In Turkey Imprisoned And Accused Of Armed Terrorism Links
A Christian pastor has been imprisoned and charged in Turkey with membership of an "armed terrorist organisation".
Nigeria Orders Probe After Dozens Die When Church Roof Caves In
The builder and contractors responsible for the Reigners Bible Church in Nigeria that collapsed at an episcopal consecraton, killing and injuring dozens of people, are to face a police investigation.
Cairo Attack on Christians: State Funeral For Victims As Sisi Declares Three Days Of Mourning
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi will attend a state funeral on Monday for the 25 Christians killed in a bomb attack as they worshipped on Sunday.
'ISIS Is Here To Stay': What Next For Christians in Qaraqosh?
For decades, the Immaculate Conception Church in Qaraqosh was the heart of Iraq's largest Christian town. But just two years under Islamic State rule has left it scarred and desecrated.