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German pastor wages valiant fight to defend Christianity now under fire in his country
Just like most Western nations, Germany is now being covered by a "profound spiritual darkness," according to Charisma News.
Tennessee: Parents protest 'Pro-Islamic' textbook in schools
Parents across Tennessee are challenging the state's political and educational boards on the grounds that a textbook used in 7th grade is "Islam-centric."
Iranian man beaten unconscious in German refugee camp for converting to Christianity
A migrant has been severely beaten for converting to Christianity inside a German refugee camp.
Florida: Church drummer shot dead by police after car breakdown
Police officer Nouman Raja was driving an unmarked car when he stopped at on the exit ramp of Interstate 95 in Florida in the early hours of the morning, on seeing what he believed to be an abandoned car
Conservative Anglican leaders accept Archbishop of Canterbury invite to Primates' meeting
Global South Anglican have accepted the invitation of Archbishop of Canterbury to attend the Primates' meeting in January, auguring well for Archbishop Welby's hopes of restructuring the communion in line with a federal model.
Texas teen arrested over 'bomb' clock is moving to Qatar with his family
Ahmed Mohamed, 14, a bespectacled ninth-grader, became an Internet sensation for his arrest.
Third Russian air strike on Syrian rebel group kills leader
Russian air strikes in Syria's Latakia province killed a rebel commander and four other fighters.
Singapore court finds megachurch pastor Kong Hee guilty of fraud
The co-founder of City Harvest Church and five other leaders were convicted.
Welcomed with pomp and protests, China's Xi Jinping hails ties with Britain
Britain rolled out the red carpet for Xi, welcoming him with a 41-gun salute.
Gulf states seek to acquire Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile defence amid Iran threats
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are planning to acquire the Israeli-developed Iron Dome anti-missile systems as a response to Iran's "growing stockpile of weapons,'' according to reports by Sky News.
Cuban military chief, soldiers in Syria to assist Russia in fighting rebels â US intel reports
Cuban paramilitary and special forces units have been spotted on the grounds in Syria possibly to aid Pres. Bashar al-Assad and assist Russia in fighting the rebel forces, according to US intelligence reports.
Islamist gangs coercing and killing refugees inside UN camps, Christian ministry reveals
A Christian ministry in the Middle East has expressed alarm over the growing violence and intimidation inside refugee camps reportedly carried out by Islamist gangs and Syrian militants who have been hiding among th refugees displaced by war in the Middle East.
China developing space weapons to destroy American satellites â US congressional report
A forthcoming report by the congressional U.S.-China Economic and Security Revirw Commission, obtained by The Washington Times, reveal details of China's so-called counter-space program, which directly targets U.S. space operations.
Australian prelate Cardinal Pell denies he is a rebel at odds with the Pope
Cardinal Pell emphasised that in a universal church, doctrine does not change from one country to the next.
Synod on Family should face up to gay issues, says English bishop
One of two English bishops at the Synod on the Family in Rome has said he is "concerned" that the cardinals and archbishops are failing to address homosexuality.
Cameron criticises bishops over refugee letter
David Cameron has criticised the bishops who wrote a letter condemning the UK's approach to refugees, coming close to saying they are encouraging people to make the dangerous journey to Europe.