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Israel's blockade makes it impossible for Gaza to recover - Christian Aid
Electricity, water and building materials are all severely restricted.
Texas teen arrested after posting Facebook threats of Columbine-style attack on church
A 19-year-old man in Texas was arrested by the police for posting threatening messages on Facebook that purportedly aim to attack people at a church.
'Last thing we need': Christian pastors oppose Satanic statue unveiling in Detroit
Saying that the devil should not be assigned any value at all, a group of Christian pastors is planning to strongly oppose the unveiling of Satanic statue in downtown Detroit scheduled later this month.
ISIS blows up historic Mosul church, four children killed
Four children were killed when Islamic State blew up an historic church in Mosul, Iraq's second city.
Muslims offer help to Christians as they raise funds to rebuild burnt US churches
A group made up of different Muslim organizations has lit up a spark of hope for Christian communities, who were affected by the recent spate of fires that razed predominantly African-American churches across United States.
Pope Francis praises Bolivia social reforms, warns against 'selfish' prosperity
Morales' strained relations with the Catholic Church have begun thawing under the Argentine-born pontiff's papacy.
Charleston bereaved call on Congress to move on gun control
Lawmakers are urged to vote on legislation to expand background checks on gun sales.
Syria's neighbours now host 4 million of its refugees, says UN
Most refugees from four years of war are in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and Turkey.
Ten Commandments monument to stay on Oklahoma Capitol for now, says governor
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said the Ten Commandments monument on Capital grounds that was ordered removed by the state Supreme Court will remain for now as appeal and constitutional amendment are worked out.
ISIS recaptures key city from Kurds as jihadists fire rockets into southern Israel
Islamic State fighters again have seized the key Syrian city of Ain Issa, a key city near a supply route, from Kurdish forces, according to reports.
Parents' protests force Canadian Catholic school to put sex education lessons on ice
A Catholic school board in Ontario, Canada has decided to delay the implementation of its Health and Physical Education curriculum that contains sexual health topics after parents protested its content.
Inspired by Christian missionaries, Boko Haram members convert to Christianity
Native Christian workers continue to preach the Word of God despite the terror campaign of Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria, with some members of the Islamic State affiliate even converting to Christianity after being inspired by the missionaries' courage.
US jets intercept Russian bombers capable of carrying nukes off US airspace on July 4
Two pairs of Russian Tupolev Tu-95 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons have been stopped by the US Air Force from entering the country's airspace on US Independence Day, a move seen by the military as a challenge to the US government as tensions again heighten between the two Cold War rivals.
Christian couple accused of blasphemy in Pakistan nearly lynched by angry mob
The Pakistani police saved an illiterate couple from a mob who tried to kill them for allegedly violating the Muslim-dominated country's anti-blasphemy laws, the latest in a string of violent attacks against religious minorities.
Campaign vs. 'opportunistic, nimble' ISIS to last for generations â President Obama
US President Barack Obama asked the public to prepare for a "long-term campaign" against the Islamic State as he outlined his administration's plan to "degrade and ultimately destroy" the jihadist group, according to reports.
Father of Chibok schoolgirl who was stoned for her faith says 'To die for the sake of Christ is happiest thing for me'
A Nigerian pastor whose daughter was murdered by Boko Haram for refusing to convert to Islam has said he is "grateful that she didn't change her religion".