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Violence, displacement and mass exodus: Burundi's forgotten crisis, one year on

A year ago, a political decision triggered a wave of violence in Burundi and the departure of over 250,000 people. Christian Aid's James Robinson, based in the country, reflects on 12 months of turmoil.

Young man in Yemen abducted and murdered for atheist 'apostasy'

A young man from Aden in Yemen has been abducted and murdered after being accused of atheism, a capital crime in some Muslim countries.

Church subject to 'hate crime' after vandalism attack

A church in Cambridgeshire was subject to a "hate crime" after a statue was vandalised, according to an archaeologist at the scene.

Pakistan: Was an 18-year-old boy the latest victim of Muslim hostility to Christians?

A Christian boy in Pakistan has allegedly been hanged by Muslims who believed he was attached to a Muslim girl who lived opposite his brother's house.

Philippine tribal people embrace Jesus Christ after hearing Gospel and viewing 'Passion of the Christ' movie

Things will never be the same again in a far-flung village in southern Philippines after missionaries from the Christian Aid Mission brought the light of Christianity to tribal people who have known only spiritual darkness.

ISIS terror cells are operating in England â US intelligence chief

ISIS has terror cells operating in England and other European countries that are planning Paris and Brussels-style attacks, the US intelligence chief has warned.

ISIS or al-Qaeda could strike U.S. mainland before November election, top intelligence official warns

Terrorists could launch attacks on the U.S. mainland before the nation holds its presidential election this November, America's leading intelligence official has warned.

Donald Trump says 'it's over' after sweep of 5 states while Hillary Clinton takes 4 as both get closer to nomination

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton both scored convincing victories on Tuesday night, with the Republican presidential front-runner sweeping the primaries in all five Northeastern statesâPennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Islandâand his Democratic counterpart winning in four of five of these same states.

US warns North Korea of consequences if it continues nuclear and missile tests

South Korea's Yonhap news agency earlier said North Korea appeared to be preparing a test-launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile.

Rome's Trevi Fountain to be dyed red to honour Christian martyrs

The water of the Trevi Fountain will be dyed red on April 29 to honour the Christians who have sacrificed their lives to proclaim their faith.

Gogglebox vicar says TV is better than sermons at getting people talking about God

TV vicar Kate Bottley has suggested that her appearances on Gogglebox might be more effective at evangelisation than the traditional Sunday sermon.

Christian church website hacked by militant Islamist cyber terrorists

Islamist terrorists have hacked a Christian church website with the statement: "We will conquer your Rome, break your crosses and enslave your women by the permission of Allah, the Exalted."