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Uganda to bring in new anti-gay law, activists expect increase in persecution
Leaked plans reveal a new anti-gay law could be introduced by the end of the year.

Human rights group calls for an end to sectarian violence in CAR
Ending violence in the CAR should be the "top priority" for the International Contact Group meeting today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.

Myles Munroe death: Bahamas PM calls him 'personal friend and spiritual mentor'
Perry Christie said 'It is utterly impossible to measure the magnitude' of the loss of Dr Munroe

Britain launches first drone strike in Iraq against Islamic State
Britain launched its first drone strike in Iraq against Islamic State (IS) fighters at the weekend, the government said on Monday.

Colorado high school sued over ban on student prayer group
A conservative group has filed suit in Colorado, accusing a high school of unlawfully blocking student efforts to gather together for prayer.

China targets 'wild imams' in mass public sentencing
The Chinese government says Islamists are waging a violent campaign for a separate state in Xinjiang.

Yasser Arafat may have become a Christian, claims RT Kendall
The former leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation may have become a Christian before his death ten years ago, it has been claimed.
TD Jakes' daughter Sarah engaged to Pastor Touré Roberts
Sarah Jakes and Pastor Touré Roberts reportedly met while she was promoting her book "Lost and Found" earlier this year

Lesbian couple are supporting Christian printer's right to refuse pro-gay T-shirt orders
A Christian printer in Kentucky who found himself at the centre of a row over rights after refusing to print gay pride T-shirts has found support from an unlikely source - the lesbian owners of a T-shirt company.

Christian missionary Kenneth Bae feels 'no ill will' towards North Korea after two years in labour camp
The American Christian missionary who spent two years in a North Korean labour camp before being freed over the weekend "bears no ill will" towards the communist country, his sister says.

Nigeria: Suicide bomber kills 48 in school assembly
A suicide bomber dressed as a student today killed at least 48 people and injured 79 others at a school assembly in the northeastern town of Potiskum.

Hundreds mourn deaths in Spanish church group bus crash
A thousand people have gathered today to mourn the deaths of 14 church-goers who died in a bus crash in southern Spain on Saturday.

Prince Harry quotes Bible in Remembrance Day tribute
Prince Harry yesterday paid tribute to those who died serving the British military in Afghanistan with a verse from the Gospel of John.

Prayers after pastor Myles Munroe and wife Ruth killed in Bahamas plane crash
A plane carrying two pastors and their families has crashed in the Bahamas, killing all nine on board, police have confirmed.

Egyptian militant group pledges loyalty to Islamic State
If genuine, the declaration of allegiance would be a boost for Islamic State.

Iraqi military reach Baiji; ISIS leader Baghdadi's fate unclear
Iraqi military forces reached the centre of the northern city of Baiji on Sunday, while contradictory reports emerged over the fate of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.