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China: Christian summer camp organisers detained by police for \'indoctrinating minors\'
China: Christian summer camp organisers detained by police for 'indoctrinating minors'

Two Christian summer camp organisers were detained in China last month on the charge of "indoctrinating minors with superstitious beliefs".

Christian woman hacked to death in India
Christian woman hacked to death in India

A 55-year-old Christian woman with mental disabilities has been hacked to death outside her home in India.

Yazidi girl who escaped ISIS: Militants \'sang happily\' as they entered Sinjar to massacre thousands
Yazidi girl who escaped ISIS: Militants 'sang happily' as they entered Sinjar to massacre thousands

24-year-old Fahima, who escaped ISIS in Sinjar two years ago, shares her story.

We will take Jesus onto the streets, say Archbishops of Canterbury and York
We will take Jesus onto the streets, say Archbishops of Canterbury and York

The latest videos from CofE headquarters in London have passionate Christians, men and women from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on down, sharing passionately about taking the message of Jesus Christ onto the streets of England and beyond.

Christians in Iraq \'desperate\' for help, report Archbishops
Christians in Iraq 'desperate' for help, report Archbishops

Thousands of Christian families have left refugee camps in Iraq, a senior church leader has reported. He attacked the Iraqi government in Baghdad for failing to help the displaced Christians who are hungry, often sick and in need of places to live.

More than 3,500 Muslim refugees in Germany baptised into Christian faith
More than 3,500 Muslim refugees in Germany baptised into Christian faith

More than 3,500 Muslim refugees have turned to Christ and been baptised in Germany in the last two years, a new survey reveals.

Orlando nightclub shooter\'s mosque damaged in arson attack
Orlando nightclub shooter's mosque damaged in arson attack

The mosque attended by the American Muslim mass murderer Omar Mateen has been damaged in an arson attack.

Clinton\'s pneumonia: \'I didn\'t think it was a big deal\'
Clinton's pneumonia: 'I didn't think it was a big deal'

Democrat Hillary Clinton said on Monday she could resume presidential campaigning in a couple of days after a bout of pneumonia .

Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians
Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians

In a speech before social conservatives in Washington on Friday, the controversial businessman criticised American media organisations for their supposed mockery of Christians, while promising to champion religious liberty if he wins the U.S. presidency.

New Catholic schools allowed to be opened in the U.K.

More Roman Catholic schools may soon open in the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Theresa May's new government decided to lift a ban that prevented churches from opening new educational institutions.

Chinese officials prevent bishop, aide from leading faithful in \'China\'s Jerusalem\'
Chinese officials prevent bishop, aide from leading faithful in 'China's Jerusalem'

The persecution of Christians in China continues to escalate, and not even high-ranking Roman Catholic officials sent by the Vatican have been spared from harassment.

Christians in Middle East could be wiped out by \'indifference\' warns expert
Christians in Middle East could be wiped out by 'indifference' warns expert

Christian survivors of Islamic State atrocities in the Middle East now face "genocide by attrition" according to a leading expert on the subject.

Right-wing Family Research Council launches tour to mobilise Christians in US election
Right-wing Family Research Council launches tour to mobilise Christians in US election

The President of the right-wing Family Research Council (FRC), Tony Perkins, has announced a nationwide tour to encourage Christians to vote in the presidential election in November.

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha as May and Welby issue warm messages
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha as May and Welby issue warm messages

Muslims around the world today celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday, one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar.

Academic finds that EU \'leave\' voters do not equate Bible with British values
Academic finds that EU 'leave' voters do not equate Bible with British values

Politicians who appealed to the Bible and "British values" in an attempt to persuade voters to opt to "remain" in the European Union might actually have had the opposite effect and made them more likely to vote "leave", according to a new study.

L.A. pastor, sports legend from Bethel Church to compete in mind-boggling race: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
L.A. pastor, sports legend from Bethel Church to compete in mind-boggling race: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

A pastor and a legendary runner are facing the biggest test of their lives.