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Islamists threaten to burn Pakistani Christian family alive after couple elope

A Christian family have been threatened with being burnt alive after a Muslim woman eloped with a Christian in Pakistan, according to the Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement.

Raqqa: Air strikes 'kill 18 civilians' in ISIS stronghold

At least 18 civilians have been killed in the ISIS-capital of Raqqa, Syria, according to local activists.

Facebook accused of restricting free speech after 'removing atheist pages'

A coordinated campaign by fundamentalist Islamic groups has led to Facebook shutting down a number of Arabic atheist pages, according to The News Hub.

Kenya: Christian leaders concerned over closure of world's largest refugee camp

Christian clergy and humanitarian workers have warned the closure of the world's largest refugee camp this year could cause a humanitarian crisis.

'Islam has no place' says Slovakia's PM ahead of EU Council presidency

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is one of the most outspoken critics of Muslim immigration in the European Union.

India: MP accuses Mother Teresa of 'conspiracy for Christianisation of India'

The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath said Mother Teresa had conspired to convert Hindus to Christianity.

Boko Haram: Militant group fractures over ISIS allegiance

Boko Haram has split internally, after a group rebelled because the leader Abubakar Shekau failed to adhere to guidance from ISIS, a senior US general said on Tuesday.

Gains against ISIS 'not yet enough' and could backfire, US officials warn

US officials and outside experts warn that the US-backed air and ground campaign is far from eradicating the radical Islamic group.

Germany vs Northern Ireland live stream: Where to watch the Week 3 UEFA 2016 match free

Are you ready to cheer for your team in one of the most exciting matches in Euro 2016 -- Germany vs Northern Ireland who will face off in the knockout rounds? Northern Ireland is the obvious underdog in the match but the good news for fans of the club is that the team is already assured of at least a third place finish in the group whether it wins or loses against Germany.

Tomb of Jesus restoration receives $1.3m in funding

The controversial project to restore Jesus' supposed tomb received a major boost on Tuesday as the World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced it would donate $1.3m towards the work.

Pakistan: Five Christians acquitted of blasphemy charges, two jailed

Five Christians were on Monday acquitted of blasphemy charges in Pakistan and two were jailed for six months under the blasphemy law and anti-terrorist act.

'Chewbacca mom' gets her own action figure, shares her 'vision and dream from the Lord about being used for His glory'

The now famous "Chewbacca mom" has been given her own action figure to mark her extraordinary rise to Internet stardomâa fame that appeared to be the realisation of her dream and vision from the Lord when she was 16.

Zika virus: what you need to know

In February this year, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern because of clusters of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by the Zika, a virus that spreads through the bite of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito.