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Indian Christians to protest increased persecution under Narendra Modi's BJP party
Despite the promise of greater protections for religious minorities, there have been over 600 attacks on Muslim and Christian groups during the first 100 days of the new Indian government's rule.
Son of Chinese State Church founder sues government to save father's reputation
The son of the founder of China's state-sanctioned Church is suing the government in an attempt to restore honour to his father's name.
Trial set for American citizen held in North Korea
A US citizen detained in North Korea will go on trial this Sunday, North Korean state media has confirmed.
Three Iranian Christians face death penalty for 'spreading corruption on earth'
The three pastors are in prison and have been pressured into confessing they are spies.
Christians who fled extremist terror in Mali return to the churches that were reduced to ruins
While the world's attention is focused on the threat of the Islamic State in the Middle East, Christians in northern Mali have returned to their shattered communities after French forces wrested control back from Islamist groups.
David Haines facts: British hostage held by ISIS, is a humanitarian who was kidnapped while assessing refugee camps
Haines had been missing since early last year, but it is only recently that new information about his abduction had surfaced. According to a report by The Independent, Haines and an Italian colleague Federico Motka were kidnapped by ISIS gunmen in northern Syria in March 2013.
Ukraine: Ceasefire deal signed
A preliminary ceasefire agreement between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels has been signed.
Former Israeli President asks Pope to set up 'religious UN'
At a meeting with the Pope yesterday, Shimon Peres suggested setting up a United Nations of Religions.
"Our Chávez who art in heaven": Venezuelan Church condemns 'idolatrous' prayer
The Catholic Church in Venezuela has condemned the country's Socialist Party for re-writing the Lord's Prayer to honour the late president Hugo Chávez.
President Obama, British PM Cameron to propose coalition against ISIS at NATO summit
President Obama, British PM Cameron to propose coalition against ISIS at NATO summit
250,000 people flee fighting in Libya as Islamist group takes over
The UN reports that 250,000 people have fled or been displaced by the violence in Libya, as Islamist group Libyan Dawn appoints a rival government.
Iran house church raided by officials; two Christian converts arrested
Two Christian converts are arrested when Iranian officials raid house church in Tehran.
Another American missionary doctor tests positive for Ebola; Kent Brantly praying for their recovery
Another American missionary doctor tests positive for Ebola; Kent Brantly praying for their recovery
Slain journalist Steven Sotloff was Jewish, had dual American-Israeli citizenship
Slain journalist Steven Sotloff was Jewish and had dual American-Israeli citizenship.
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Behnam Irani faces 18 new charges
An Iranian pastor convicted of crimes against national security is facing 18 new charges, including one for a capital crime, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.
This evil must stop: Archbishop of Canterbury on Iraq
The Archbishop of Canterbury today met with leaders and representatives from Middle Eastern churches in the UK, and joined them in condemning the ongoing crisis in Iraq.