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Why Was Asia Bibi's Death Penalty Appeal Postponed, And What Happens Next?
Asia Bibi, the Christian mother sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy, today had her final appeal postponed after years of languishing on death row.

These Seven Books Will Take You Outside Your Comfort Zone - Wherever It Is
It's possible to challenge ourselves through reading and never was there a more important time for Christians to get out of their silos and learn from people outside their tradition or style.

Boko Haram Frees 21 Kidnapped Chibok Schoolgirls In Nigeria
More than 20 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist group Boko Haram in Nigeria in 2014 have been released, Nigeria's government confirmed on Thursday.

Go To Jail For Daring To Evangelise: The Growing Threat To Christians In Nepal
Christians in Nepal are being arrested and beaten up for no reason. Church leaders are urging their fellow believers in the West to pressure their MPs to intervene.

As Aleppo Is Destroyed, Syrian Church Leaders Plead For Peace On Behalf Of Children
Three key leaders in the Syrian Church are this week visiting UN and EU officials in Europe, to plea for peace on behalf of Syria's children.

Pakistan Steps Up Persecution With Ban On 11 Christian TV Stations
Eleven Christian television stations in Pakistan have been declared illegal in the latest crackdown on Christians in the predominantly Muslim nation.

Asia Bibi, Christian Woman On Death Row For Blasphemy, Has Final Appeal Postponed
The final appeal for Asia Bibi, the Christian mother sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan, has been postponed, Christian Today has been told.

4 More Children Killed In Aleppo As Death Toll Soars
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the incident happened in al-Suleimaniya, a government-held area of western Aleppo.

Christian U.S. Air Force Officer May Face Punishment for Saying Jesus Influences His Decisions
A Christian Air Force officer in Turkey may face punishment for saying that he relies on Jesus Christ whenever he is making a decision.

The Terrible Climate Of Fear And Hopelessness Faced By Christians In Syria
A Christian who escaped to Britain from Aleppo has described the sense of hopelessness felt in Syria as the shelling continues without mercy.

Inspirational Christian Missionary Shot By Bandits Returns To Congo For Last Time
A wounded 77-year-old Christian missionary is set to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo this week for the last time.

This Egyptian Christian Is Bringing Communities Together By Teaching The Bible With The Quran
A Coptic Christian teacher in Egypt is trying to unite Christian and Muslim pupils by teaching them about both religions side by side.

Christians Of Syria And Iraq Face 'Cataclysmic Crisis'
Their very existence is in peril as the world stands witness to one of the greatest threats to the Christian church in the Middle East since its birth over 2,000 years ago.

Christian Pastor Gets Tattoo About Jesus' Love During Church Service
A Christian pastor from Las Vegas city in the United States has decided to get a tattoo expressing Jesus' love for him, and he did this while delivering a sermon in front of his churchâthe first time a Church leader did so.

Christian-Owned Bakery Closes After Gay Wedding Controversy
A Christian couple was recently forced to announce the closure of the bakery they owned in the U.S. state of Oregon after they were embroiled in a controversy when they stood up to their beliefs and refused to bake a cake for a lesbian "wedding" ceremony two years ago.

Tim Tebow Prays Over Man Having Seizure And Moments Later He Revives; Witnesses Are Calling It A 'Miracle'
A fan of Tim Tebow who fell unconscious while having a seizure reportedly revived moments after the NFL-star-turned-baseball player prayed over him.