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ISIS Launches Radio Phone-In Show For Terrorists With Personal Problems; Hot Topics Include Whether Women Can Watch Execution Videos
Trying to sound like everything's normal, the Islamic State (ISIS) has launched a radio phone-in show in the territories it controls where terrorists and their sympathisers can discuss personal problems.

Christian Couple Rewarded for Their Faith as Their Conjoined Twins Survive Risky Separation Surgeries
"They want life, and they're going to fight for it." A mother from California said this just before her two-year-old conjoined twins underwent high-risk separation and reconstructive surgeries on Wednesday.

Assyrian Christians Explain Why They Are Prepared To Form A Militia To Stop ISIS
Assyrian Christians who were forced to flee their homes by Islamic State are now back in Iraq, defending the very town they were made to run from in terror â Qaraqosh.

Persecution Of Christians At An All-Time High In India: Has The World Stopped Caring?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just won the TIME Reader's Poll for person of the year and yet under his government, Christians in India are facing increased violence, attacks and restrictions.

The Incredible Story Of How One Bishop Saved The Lives Of Over 200 Assyrian Christians
In February 2015, ISIS abducted 226 victims were all Christians. Against impossible odds, a determined bishop helped secure their release.

Christians Accused Of Proselytising In Nepal Cleared Of Charges
Eight Christians in Nepal have secured a major victory in religious freedom after charges of proselytising were dropped against them.

Christians Struggle to Live Normal Lives in India, But They're Determined to Persevere, Bishop Says
Christians are finding it difficult to live normal lives in India, the South Asian nation dominated by followers of Hinduism, a local bishop shared.

Dying Young Girl Is Sent Off in a Blaze of Purple Lights By Neighbours on Her Way to Spend Christmas With Jesus
Not every prayer for a miracle is answered, and the family of seven-year-old Kayleigh McClendon understands why.

Abandoned 'Baby Girl Hope' Melts New Yorkers' Hearts; Over 500 of Them Want to Adopt Her
Her mom didn't want her, but more than 500 people in New York do.

British Schoolboy Celebrates Christmas the Productive Way â By Selling Christmas Trees
While most youngsters would simply marvel at well-adorned and sparkling Christmas trees this holiday season, 16-year-old Ryan Brook of Somerset, England does more than that: He grows those Christmas trees, nearly 1,500 of them âand earns good money doing so, which he is saving for his college education.

World Council Of Churches Activist Refused Entry To Israel And Deported
The World Council of Churches has said it "deeply regrets" a decision by Israel to refuse entry to a woman on the grounds that she was working against the interests of the state.

Burqa Ban In Germany 'Wherever Legally Possible', Says Merkel
Angela Merkel has called for a burqa ban in Germany as she stands for her fourth consecutive term as Chancellor.

'Notional Christian' Vote Was The Key To Donald Trump Election Victory
It was not so much evangelical Christians as "notional" Christians who won Donald Trump the race to the White House, a new study shows.

Mexico 'In Denial' Over Thousands Of Evangelicals Forced Out Of Homes
Mexico has been accused of a "policy of denial" over the thousands of evangelicals forced out their homes for their beliefs.

Too Many Left Behind By Globalisation, Says Bank Of England's Mark Carney
Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned on Monday that the openness of the world economy is endangered by growing frustration among many voters.

Christian Artists Threatened With Fines and Jail Time for Refusing to Make Gay Wedding Invitations
Two Christian artists based in the state of Arizona in the United States continue to fight legal woes and may end up being jailed or paying hefty fines for refusing to make invitations for homosexual unions because of their faith.