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

West doing little to stop Christian genocide in Mideast, activists say: 'Wilfully blind or, worse, disinterested?'
They pointed their finger at the genocide happening in the Middle East and then ... well, that's just about it.

15 years later, 9/11 survivor recalls miracle at 81st floor of World Trade Center: 'By the Grace of God'
Jean Potter believes she heard the voice of God loud and clear on the morning of September 11, 2001 at the 81st floor of the World Trade Center when the terrorists struck with their hijacked planes.

China: Gay student files lawsuit against Government over textbooks describing homosexuality as 'disorder'
A gay Chinese student activist today filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Education over school textbooks describing homosexuality as a mental disorder, in the latest step by China's small but growing gay rights movement.

Paralympics swimmer gives praise to God after her second gold medal
Bethany Firth had no doubt who to thank for her second gold medal at the Rio Paralympic Games. Almost before catching her breath, Firth, from Northern Ireland, raised her eyes and praised God.