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Ancient pot fragment with Christ symbol shows Christians lived in London as early as the 4th century
How did Christianity spread across London, the capital city of the United Kingdom? Well, the answer to this question that has baffled historians for centuries now lies on an ancient pottery fragment.
ISIS uses Christian families, other minority religious groups as human shields in Syria
The Islamic State is reportedly trying to use 43 Christian families, stranded in Raqqa with other minority religious groups, as human shields as U.S-led coalition forces intensifies its airstrikes on the group's headquarters in the region, according to reports.
Mass grave, thousands of mines found in Palmyra says Syrian Army
Islamic State's defeat in Palmyra was not only a significant military victory for President Bashar al-Assad, opening up the country's central desert to government forces and their allies.
Number of migrants and refugees entering Germany drops drastically
Austria imposed border restrictions in February, causing a domino effect in Europe that left thousands of people - many fleeing war and violence in Syria and other countries - stranded in Greece.
Priest kidnapped in Yemen NOT dead - 'could be freed soon'
Father Tom Uzhunnalil was captured from the southern Yemeni city of Aden by gunmen. Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said the government was working to secure the priest's safe return.
Fighting breaks out between Armenia and Azerbaijan over disputed zone
Nagorno-Karabakh, which lies inside Azerbaijan but is controlled by ethnic Armenians, has run its own affairs with heavy military and financial backing from Armenia since a separatist war ended in 1994.
Mississippi Senate passes bill protecting Christians' 'freedom of conscience from government discrimination'
Christians and other faithful living in Mississippi are getting a step closer to being protected against being forced to acknowledge and facilitate gay marriages, thanks to a proposed law on religious freedom passed by the state's senators.
Franklin Graham tells terrorists: Every knee will bow to Jesus, not Islam
Even as the world comes to terms with the deadly attacks in Brussels by the Islamic State (ISIS), a fresh attack on Easter Sunday in Pakistan claimed by the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar terror group took the lives of 70 Christians who were attending the celebration. Rev. Franklin Graham has aired his outrage on his Facebook page and condemned the attacks.
Georgia religious liberty bill collapses amid pressure from Disney and Marvel
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal vetoed a religious liberty bill that would prevent the state government from punishing churches, pastors and faith based organisations for refusing to perform same sex marriage or declining service to those who violate their sincerely held religious belief.
Protests mount before EU-Turkey migrant deal takes effect
Hundreds of migrants and refugees on the island of Chios tore through a razor wire fence surrounding their holding center and set off for the port in protest against planned deportation, police said. Police did not immediately intervene.
Palmyra ruins could be saved despite ISIS devastation
Consecrated to a Mesopotamian god, the Temple of Bel later served as a Christian church and a mosque.
More US Special forces could be deployed to Syria
The proposal is among the military options being prepared for President Barack Obama, who is also weighing an increase in the number of American troops in Iraq. A White House spokeswoman declined comment.
Obama: 'Madmen' must not be allowed to get nuclear material
Speaking at a nuclear security summit in Washington, Obama said the world faced a persistent and evolving threat of nuclear terrorism despite progress in reducing such risks. "We cannot be complacent," he said.
Podcasts: 10 of the best to help you learn, laugh and pray
Ten podcasts covering various genres â some of them featuring specifically Christian themes, others with fascinating content â for you to enjoy...
Catholic priest found stabbed to death in Venezuela
The body of Father Darwin Antonio Zambrano Gamez was found yesterday morning in a park in San Cristobal, a city in the northwest of the country.
Obama faces pressure to confront China on human rights and religious freedom
US President Obama has been urged to discuss human rights with the Chinese President this week.