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Jewish leaders back Ted Cruz, say he's the best hope for survival of Israel, West in face of 'existential' threat posed by Iran
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is getting the support not only of evangelical Christians but also of Jewish leaders ahead of Super Tuesday, the electoral event in various states across America that could make or break the fortunes of the five remaining candidates for the Republican presidential nomination.
Pakistan: Mumtaz Qadri gets hero's funeral as thousands protest execution
Tens of thousands of Islamist supporters gave Mumtaz Qadri a martyr's funeral in Pakistan on Tuesday, the day after he was executed for murder.
British Muslim girls duped into forced marriages over Skype
An increasing number of forced marriages are being conducted over Skype, two charities said on Monday.
Church and Christian buildings in Ethiopia torched and looted. 'The Lord is with us,' says bishop
A Catholic bishop in Ethiopia has spoken of his horror after local people torched and looted a church compound that had been working to help them.
Nigerian president orders inquiry into latest massacre of Christian farmers
The President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation after armed herdsmen attacked farmers, leaving hundreds dead and thousands more displaced.
US student detained in North Korea confesses to 'severe' crime, blames Ohio church
State media showed Otto Warmbier issuing a dramatic and emotional apology, saying he was encouraged by a church in Ohio and the CIA to commit a "severe" crime.
Australia abuse inquiry: Cardinal Pell claims 'full backing' of the Pope
Australian Archbishop Cardinal George Pell claimed he has the "full backing" of the Pope as his evidence to the Royal Commission on Institutional Child Sexual Abuse continued into its second day.
Science and religion: Awards scheme could be worth £10,000 to your church
An awards scheme will provide up to £10,000 to churches that want to work with experts and engage their congregations with science.
Pastor of China's largest megachurch fired after opposing cross removals
Chinese authorities have removed a leading pastor from his post at a state-approved church after he fought against the removal of crosses in his area.
When is Easter 2016? Good Friday and Easter Sunday dates for this year
Easter â the light at the end of the long-Lenten-tunnel â is fast approaching. Flo Taylor goes back to basics to examine the festival at the heart of the Christian faith.
Top evangelical Christian website lambasts Trump, calls him 'misogynist and philanderer'
Donald Trump has been lambasted by the senior editors of The Christian Post in an unusual move to "encourage readers to back away" from the Republican frontrunner.
Russell Moore: 'Evangelical' has been hijacked by 'heretics and lunatics' in presidential race
Southern Baptist Convention theologian says the word 'evangelical' has been co-opted by 'heretics and lunatics' in the run up to the Presidential election later this year.
Dozens dead in twin ISIS suicide attacks in Iraq
Violence against Shi'ite Muslims in Iraq continues to escalate after nearly 50 died in two ISIS suicide attacks on Monday.
Syrian opposition says government is wrecking truce deal
A senior official from Syria's main opposition group said on Monday that a fragile international attempt to halt nearly five years of fighting was in danger of collapse because of attacks by government forces.
Atheist group yields after Florida judge rules in favour of Christian ministries that help rehabilitate ex-prisoners
An atheist group has surrendered its eight-year fight after a Florida judge ruled in favor of two Christian ministries that have been helping in the rehabilitation of former inmates from drug and alcohol addiction.
Franklin Graham hits out at Obama after ex-Guantanamo detainee calls for jihad in Africa
Franklin Graham has expressed anger over the Obama Administration's handling of terror suspects.