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Coptic monastery threatened by Islamic extremists in Egypt
An ancient Coptic monastery in Egypt has received threats from Islamist militants, it has emerged.
Sunday schools and youth groups to face Ofsted inspections warns Evangelical Alliance
Sunday schools, home schooling, youth groups, churches and even Christian festivals could face Ofsted inspections under new government proposals, the Evangelical Alliance is warning.
Bishops broker South Sudan peace deal: 'They have forgiven each other'
South Sudanese Church leaders have helped broker a reconciliation with an armed group.
Growing number of American women lured by ISIS astounds and poses new problem for U.S. law enforcers
U.S. law enforcers have revealed an astonishing new phenomenon that is complicating their counterterrorism effortsâthe growing number of women, even teenagers, who are being drawn to the online propaganda of the Islamic State (ISIS).
Terrorist couple planned bloodier attack; California massacre investigation points to Pakistan connection
The Islamic terrorist couple who slaughtered 14 people in Southern California and wounded 21 others last week would have killed more had the bombs they left at the site of the massacre exploded when the first responders arrived, law enforcement sources revealed.
Hanukkah: What exactly are Jews celebrating?
The Festival of Lights recalls an event in ancient Jewish history.
Chinese house church forced to close as government crackdown continues
A house church in China has been branded illegal by local officials and forced to stop holding meetings.
India: Christian-run orphanage accused of housing trafficked girls
The founder of Moses Ministries has denied the allegations, which he says are motivated by anti-Christian feeling.
Christians shelter from ISIS in ancient monastery near Mosul
One of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world is being used to shelter Christians fleeing persecution by Islamic State in Erbil, Iraq.
Russell Moore: Christians should condemn Trump's 'reckless' attitude to Muslims
Anyone who champions religious freedom should denounce Donald Trump's "reckless, demagogic rhetoric", Russell Moore has said in the wake of yet another controversial statement from the Republican Presidential candidate.
Middle East violence sign of End Times, say US evangelicals
The vast majority of US evangelicals believe that the unfolding violence in the Middle East is a sign that the end times are nearer.
Pope Francis lights Nativity scene made from refugee boat
Pope Francis on Sunday lit the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, which was built into a boat used by migrants to travel from Tunisia to Lampedusa last year.
Angela Merkel: Immigrants can help Germany learn more about Christianity
Merkel shrugged aside the growing unease in her coalition over the influx of nearly a million migrants this year.
Triumphant Venezuela opposition looks to boost economy, free prisoners
Venezuela's opposition has won control of the legislature for the first time in 16 years of Socialist rule.
International backlash against Trump's call to ban Muslims from US
His statement is the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to last week's shooting spree.
72 U.S. Homeland Security employees on terror watch list; 95% of screenings fail at major airports â Dem lawmaker
A total of 72 employees who were working for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were found to be on the terrorist watch list.