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School presents mannequin Nativity scene after judge bars 'live' depiction, infuriating atheists in Indiana
A school in Indiana was able to present its annual nativity scene at a school concert despite a court ruling that barred a "live nativity," infuriating atheists who sought to prevent it.
Italy: Evangelicals and Catholics create 'humanitarian corridor' for refugees â 'If Christians don't do this, who will?'
The organisations will be working in Morocco and Ethiopia to relocate refugees to Italy
China, Russia developing 'killer robots' requiring no human control in combat, Pentagon reveals
China and Russia, however, are taking the defense game a step further by pouring their resources in developing "killer robots," or weapons that are so autonomous they no longer need humans to control them.
US evangelicals issue powerful pro-refugee call
The statement is a powerful counter-blast to growing public fears of Islamist terrorism.
'We do not fear' the government's crackdown on churches, Chinese Christian says
A letter written by a house church member in China has condemned the Chinese government for its strict restrictions placed on religious communities, but says that his church are not afraid in the midst of a crackdown on Christianity.
Female Christian fighters target ISIS militants' weakness and greatest fear: Getting killed by a woman
Fighters countering the vile terrorist organization in northern Syria, however, have recently discovered one of the ISIS militants' greatest fears: being killed by women.
UN Security Council struggles with 'significant disagreements' over Syria agenda
The five veto-wielding council members do not yet have an agreed draft to present to the 15-nation body.
World's refugees and displaced exceed record 60 million, says UN
The increase is mainly driven by the Syrian war and other protracted conflicts.
Saudi Arabia's 34-nation military coalition plan to combat terror sparks confusion
While Western nations welcomed the new military alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, some countries and even key members of the coalition have expressed confusion and were not as enthusiastic to be part of the team that seeks to combat terrorism in the region.
ISIS' end of world vision cited at GOP debate; U.S. warned against falling into jihadists' trap
The Islamic State (ISIS) appeared to have gained a believer of its end-times vision when Republican presidential candidate and former senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum mentioned it during the undercard of the fifth GOP presidential debate in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Hey, Christians. Isn't it time we stopped worrying about Harry Potter?
To ban children from reading and engaging with Harry Potter just seems lazy, says Andy Walton.
Eight Christians acquitted of forced conversion in India
Eight Christians who were accused of forcibly converting a Hindu have been acquitted by a court in India according to Asia News.
Widow of slain missionary receives Mother Teresa award
Gladys Staines has been honoured with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice.
Bernie Sanders condemns Trump's call to close mosques
Bernie Sanders made a stand against religious intolerance on Wednesday, meeting with members of three faiths â Christianity, Islam and Judaism â in a mosque to discuss rising religious tensions in America.
Virginia students told to write 'there is no god but Allah' in Arabic calligraphy assignment
Parents protested after a teacher asked students at a Virginia school to copy a Muslim statement of faith in Arabic calligraphy assignment.
Could Bethlehem be the hottest new stag do destination?
A stag and hen party operator is offering the trip as part of a five-night visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.