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Nigeria: At least 45 dead in ethno-religious conflict
At least 45 people, mostly women, children and elderly people, were killed by gunmen in central Nigeria on Sunday, police have confirmed.
New bill to abolish marriage licenses in Oklahoma; leaves discretion to clergy
New bill to abolish marriage licenses in Oklahoma; leaves discretion to clergy
My chains are keeping me from you, writes Pastor Saeed to his son
For his 7th birthday, Jacob Abedini wanted nothing more than to have his father celebrate his birthday with him, and he even sent his father a personal invitation for his party at home. But his father Pastor Saeed is sadly locked up in Iran because of his Christian faith.
ISIS militants desecrate Iraqi church, replace cross with black flag
New images show militants attacking an ancient church and replacing the cross with an ISIS flag.
New Zealand bar manager and colleagues jailed in Myanmar for insulting religion
The three men have been jailed for two and a half years for using a psychedelic image of Buddha wearing headphones to promote their bar.
Libya: Islamic State kidnaps 20 foreign medical workers in Sirte
Foreign hospital staff have been taken by ISIS to stop them fleeing as they are need to treat wounded fighters.
US and Iran inch closer to a nuclear deal as another deadline looms
A US official has warned that Iran must make tough choices to allay world fears.
Aid agencies fly in to cyclone-hit Vanuatu islands, find scenes of 'total devastation'
On one island every shred of green has been ripped from the trees.
Former atheist proclaims healing power of God
Bestselling author and atheist turned Christian Lee Strobel is sharing his own experience of God's healing power in his new book, entitled A Case for Grace, in which he explores the lives of Christians whose lives were transformed by God.
Contractor agrees to stop building abortion facility if pastor coughs up $20K
The contractor of a $4.2 million Planned Parenthood facility is willing to tear up the contract if a New Orleans area pastor pays him $20,000.
Jailed pastor shaken by execution of inmates in Iran jail
The family of Saeed Abedini, an American pastor jailed in an Iranian prison, has expressed alarm over the state of his physical and emotional condition after he witnessed brutal events in prison.
Family confronts son's addiction in brave obituary
A Maine family decided to confront their son's addiction in his obituary, instead of sidestepping their son's disease, in the hope that they can help other families.
US aid workers evacuated after Ebola exposure in Sierra Leone
Nearly a dozen US aid workers were evacuated from Sierra Leone last week after being exposed to the deadly Ebola virus.
Cancer survivor credits hot sauce challenge with saving his life
An Illinois man was diagnosed with a brain tumour following a hot sauce challenge, and credited the spicy contest with saving his life.
Pakistan church bombing protests escalate, 10 more Christians killed
A further 10 Christians have been killed in protests against Sunday's attacks on two churches in Lahore, bringing the total death toll to more than 25 people.
Pakistani Archbishop: Prime Minister has failed to protect Christians
The leader of Pakistan's Catholics has accused the government of failing to act on new security measures designed to protect places of worship.