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Help refugees return home, says Coptic bishop
The leader of Britain's Coptic Christians has called for refugees and other displaced people to be helped to return to their homelands if that is what they wish.
Stopping terror attacks in U.S. now a 'mission impossible' after California massacre, experts say
For law enforcement officials, however, the San Bernardino shooting marks a "game changer" in the way they perform their jobs to protect the public against these kinds of attacks.
ISIS militants seize 4 Afghan districts, forcing tens of thousands of villagers to flee; Taliban fighters defect en masse
The Islamic State (ISIS) has expanded its reach into Afghanistan and is said to have assumed control over four districts.
British air campaign over Syria is 'harmful, illegal and will support terrorism' instead, Assad says
Pres. Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that RAF airstrikes in Syria will fail because it is "illegal" and detrimental to Britain's anti-terror campaign.
ISIS 'not contained' but expanding instead, contrary to Obama's statement, new intel report says
A new intelligence report commissioned by the White House concludes that the Islamic State (ISIS) is far from being "contained" as Pres. Obama claimed before the deadly attacks in the French capital, and instead is spreading its reach worldwide.
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.