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Christian Pakistani woman accused of blasphemy asserts innocence, won't flee to protect neighbours from mob
A Christian woman falsely accused of blasphemy has asserted her innocence and declined to leave her home in order to protect her neighbours from becoming targets of a mob.
Ken Starr steps down as chancellor of scandal-hit Baylor University
Starr, who rose to prominence for his exhaustive investigation of sex scandals surrounding then-President Bill Clinton, stepped down as chancellor but will keep his post as a professor in Baylor's law school.
Disfiguring disease caused by bites of sand flies spreading in conflict-ridden areas in Middle East
Based a recent report published on the scientific journal PLOS, hundreds of thousands of people living in refugee camps or trapped in conflict zones are already infected with leishmaniasis, which causes very unpleasant open sores and disfiguring skin lesions.
Nigeria: Christian women and children flee deadly attack by Muslim Fulani herdsmen
Children, men and women fled for the lives after their largely Christian community in the Nigeria's northern state of Kaduna was attacked by suspected Muslim Fulani herdsmen.
'Fun way to share the Gospel': Emoji Bible can now be downloaded on iTunes
A version of the Holy Bible containing emojis--those icons used in electronic messages to convey expressions or show images--has recently been made available in Apple iBooks.
Unwanted: The Syrian refugees in Serbia wondering what they've done wrong
Just last week we learnt that arrivals in Serbia are once again increasing, to 500 people per day.
Strange but true: At least 10,000 people in U.K. choose to live and dress like dogs
At least 10,000 people in the United Kingdom, mostly homosexual men, have joined the trend of "identifying" with canines, complete with dog-like hoods and leather outfits.
Misplaced gorilla outrage? Donald Trump says zookeepers had no choice but kill the animal
Over the past few days, there has been much debate about whether security personnel from the Cincinnati Zoo made the right call when they shot dead a gorilla named Harambe after a three-year-old boy fell into its enclosure.
Yes, ISIS really is Islamic. Now it's time for us to admit Christian crimes
Too many Christians ignore the disastrous role we have played in violent conflicts.
Canada: L'Arche founder criticises assisted dying bill, speaks of 'fundamental sickness in our society'
Jean Vanier, the founder of L'Arche, has raised concerns about the pending Canadian assisted dying bill, warning that it lacks necessary safeguards.
#TryBeatingMeLightly: Pakistani women fight back against Council of Islamic Ideology
Pakistani women have reacted angrily online to a proposed law to allow husbands to "lightly beat" their wives.
Canada's House of Commons passes medical assistance in dying bill
Canada's House of Commons has passed the medical assistance in dying bill that will allow a physician or nurse to administer a substance to a patient to cause his death.
ISIS faces major assaults on two fronts in Iraq and Syria
Islamic State insurgents faced major assaults on two fronts in both Iraq and Syria on Wednesday in what could prove to be some of the biggest operations to roll back their caliphate since they proclaimed it in 2014.
Iraq's trapped refugees: 3.4 million face starvation after escaping ISIS
Iraqis are not hopeful about their prospects after ISIS. Read about one charity's attempt to get families back on their feet.
Christian grandson of Hamas co-founder wins sanctuary in America
The Christian grandson of the founder of Hamas has won sanctuary in the United States, after Canada threatened to deport him to the West Bank, according to VICE news.
Nigeria: Christian man killed for 'blasphemy' as religious violence grows
A Nigerian Christian was murdered after he allegedly made blasphemous comments about the Prophet Mohammed.