World
Joss Stone launches day-long vigil for war dead in Poppy Appeal
The singer was the first at the Cenotaph for The Watch.
'Lord, keep this nation under your care.' Canadian church leaders urge prayer after Parliament shooting
Church leaders have called for prayer following the fatal shooting of a soldier at Canada's parliament yesterday.
After a terrible 2013, Christians in Egypt 'feel much safer' under President Sisi
The security situation is getting better and there is greater stability, according to one priest
Horrific Islamic State video claims to show woman being stoned to death for adultery
A video has surfaced online appearing to show a woman being stoned to death by Islamic State militants.
Islamic State 'using US weapons against Kurds in Kobane'
An air drop gone wrong may have handed arms to the enemy.
Asia Bibi will appeal death sentence, lawyer confirms
The Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy will take her appeal to the Supreme Court, her lawyer has confirmed.
2,000-year-old tablet discovered in Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists displayed yesterday a 2,000-year-old stone block unearthed in Jerusalem that they hope will help shed new light on a Jewish revolt against the Romans.
Hong Kong protesters plan march after fruitless talks with government
Hong Kong protesters plan to march to the home of the city's Beijing-backed leader today to push their case for greater democracy a day after talks between student leaders and senior officials failed to break the deadlock.
North Korea releases Christian American Jeffrey Fowle who was held for leaving Bible in hotel
An American citizen who was detained by the North Korean authorities after leaving a Bible in his hotel room has been freed.
Africa: Severe hunger will hasten the spread of Ebola
The spread of Ebola is being made worse by endemic poverty and hunger in parts of Africa, Christian Aid has warned.
Church-loving family killed in car crash on their way to marriage retreat; survived by 5-year-old son
A church community in Portland is grieving at the loss of two parents and their baby daughter in a car crash at the weekend.
Hannah Graham case: Discovery of human remains was down to God, says sergeant
A sergeant involved in the search for missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has called the discovery of human remains the result of "divine intervention".
Election process could become 'more democratic' Hong Kong leader says
As student-government talks get under way, the first indication of a possible concession to pro-democracy protesters has been made.
'Overwhelming need' in Iraq as winter approaches, thousands may freeze in makeshift tents
Religious minorities in Iraq are in more danger than ever as winter approaches, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has warned.
Oscar Pistorius faces five years in prison for killing Reeva Steenkamp
South African judge Thokozile Masipa sentenced the Olympic and Paralympic star to five years in prison.
Surge in public executions in Saudi Arabia raises questions about country's justice system
This has led to inevitable comparisons in Western media between Islamic State's beheadings and those practiced in Saudi Arabia.