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Bishops warn against growing persecution of Christians in Iran
Dozens of church leaders have backed a powerful call to action against the Iranian theocratic regime, a year after Western powers lifted economic sanctions on the Islamic state.
Home Office accused of religious discrimination in asylum claims
A Home Office interpreter deliberately twisted an asylum seeker's case and caused it to fail because he was from a different sect of Islam to the claimant.
'Life has become intolerable': Fleeing Pakistan because you're the wrong type of Muslim
Muzaffer Tahir fled Pakistan because he is the wrong type of Muslim. But the persecution had barely begun.
Iraq invasion 'sounded death knell for Iraqi Christians'
Charity worker says days are numbered for Christians in the war-torn country
Bishops step in with call for action as Malawi faces national food crisis
Bishops in Malawi have warned that their country is facing a national food crisis as latest governent figures suggest nearly half of the population could be going hungry.
Christian woman found dead in Indian jungle 'was threatened by relatives over faith'
A Christian young woman who has been found dead in the Indian jungle is the suspected victim of a faith-related murder
South Sudan's fifth anniversary: commemorating a sombre birthday
This Saturday South Sudan will commemorate five years of independence. However, the sombre mood in the world's youngest country will stand in severe contrast to the jubilant celebrations of 2011.
Ancient crypt discovered in Turkish church
An ancient tomb has been discovered in a church in Turkey, possibly belonging to a king or bishop.
Jerusalem: Protesters hold mixed gender 'egalitarian' service at Western Wall
Non-Orthodox Jews from the Conservative and Reform movements have held a mixed gender 'egalitarian' service at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, amid jeers from other worshippers and a ban on prayer by the protesters from Israel's Attorney General.
Churches forced to shut in Nigeria - for being too noisy
Christianity is growing so fast and so noisily in parts of Nigeria that the authorities are actually having to shut churches down - to secure peace and quiet for local residents.
Eid festival prompts 72 hour truce in Syria
The Syrian army said it would observe a 72-hour "regime of silence" to mark the Islamic festival of Eid al-Fitr.
Syrian refugees to move in to Lambeth Palace next month
Justin Welby pledged last September to personally take in refugees from Syria, with the gesture following a similar move by the Pope.
Olympic refugees' team set to make history in Rio: These athletes don't have a country, but they have a voice
For the first time since the first Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece, in 8th century B.C., a team comprising refugees of various nationalities will be competing in the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next month.
Iran ready for 'annihilation' of Israel: 'More than 100,000 missiles' ready to strike at the heart of Jewish nation
Iranian leaders have declared that Iran now possesses the capability to destroy Israel, with a top military commander saying they have "more than 100,000 missiles" ready to strike at the heart of the Jewish nation, CBN News reports.
Tim Tebow gets blasted for showing Christian compassion when he prayed for dying man on plane
Christian athlete and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow has earned praises following reports that he prayed for a man when the latter suffered a major heart attack on board a Delta flight late last month. But not everyone is happy with what he did.
Israel: Archaeologists uncover extremely rare biblical mosaics in ancient synagogue
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered two mosaics that show extremely rare Biblical scenes.