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Viewing God's 'creative work' in space strengthened faith of this record-breaking astronaut
This man has got the best view of God's "creative work," and he is setting a new world record. He is U.S. astronaut Jeff Williams, the commander for Expedition 48 of the International Space Station, which is orbiting Earth every 90 minutes at 17,500 mph.

Missionaries unfazed by brutal attacks on foreigners, choose to stay in South Sudan
This group of Christian missionaries is showing to the world exemplary lessons in courage, faithfulness and dedication.

Islamic State names Pope as enemy number one
The Middle East terror group describes the pope as a "non-believer" in its latest publication.

US astronaut speaks from space of the beauty of God's creation
A Christian astronaut has described the humbling experience of witnessing at first hand in space "the amazing creative work of God".

German police hunt man who tried to chop down giant border cross
German police say they're seeking a man who's launched a series of attack on a giant cross, near the Austrian border.

Muslim migrants are converting to Christianity in Switzerland
Increasing numbers of Muslim refugees to Switzerland and Germany are converting to Christianity, according to reports from the region.

China: Canadian Christian Kevin Garrett jailed for spying will be treated fairly, says PM
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promised yesterday that a Canadian Christian jailed on suspicion of spying two years ago would be treated humanely and lawfully.

Ghana: Church launches five-year campaign against child trafficking
The launch took place last Friday in Accra, where the diocese will build a new community shelter for children rescued from trafficking.

Christian missionaries help in the face of terrible suffering in South Sudan
In South Sudan, some Catholic missionaries have chosen to stay in spite of the departure of most other expatriates in the wake of savage fighting in the capital Juba, including the brutal rape of foreign women by more than 80 armed men.

Four Christians on trial in Sudan for highlighting persecution of Christians
The trial has resumed in Khartoum in Sudan of four men who are being accused of bringing Christian persecution to public attention.

Leading Muslim convert to Christianity diagnosed with stomach cancer
Nabeel Qureshi, a popular evangelist and travelling preacher whose new book No God But One: Allah or Jesus? was published yesterday, has cancelled nearly all speaking engagements while he "aggressively" persues healing, both "medical and miraculous", he wrote on his Facebook page.

China: Five Christian prisoners released ahead of G20 summit
China has released five Christian detainees in Zhejiang province after four months in prison for protesting a church demolition.

Former satanist offers churches 'supernatural bootcamps' to bring about deliverance
A former Satanist who converted to Christianity has teamed up with a popular evangelist to offer "supernatural bootcamps" to help Christians take up arms against the devil.

Italian monks forced into tents after monastery struck by earthquake
Monks have been forced to abandon their monastery for two tents after they were caught up in Italy's devastating earthquake last week.

Soccer legend Sir Alex Ferguson says the Boys' Brigade Christian organisation taught him teamwork
Soccer legend Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the Christian youth organisation, the Boys' Brigade, for teaching him the importance of team work and helping others.

ISIS leader killed in Syria
ISIS' chief strategist and one of its longest serving leaders has been killed in Syria, the group's news agency has reported.