World

How do we support Africa's rising generation of leaders?
Three day event hosted by Lord Boateng begins today

23-year-old boyfriend of woman, 34, who posed as high school student is 'shocked and confused'
23-year-old Rickie Williams said he was shocked by the news that his girlfriend, Charity Anne Johnson, was posing as a 15-year-old Texas high school student.

Christian sites in Europe face 'tremendous' rise in vandalism
Vandalism against churches, attacks on clergy and lawsuits against Christian workers detailed in new report

Saeed Abedini's wife praying for Meriam Yehya Ibrahim
Pastor Saeed Abedini "severely beaten" in hospital before being returned to prison

Michael Jace charged with murder of Biola University wife
April Jace, who worked in the Financial Aid Office at Biola University, was shot dead at the family home in Los Angeles on Monday evening.

Over 100 killed in Nigeria bombings
At least 118 people have died in Jos, central Nigeria, after two car bombs exploded at a bus terminal and a busy market

School Bible ban reversed following Christian protest
The Liberty Institute released a statement stating that they were victorious in their conflict with a Florida school district over students reading Bibles in the classroom.

Americans exaggerate church attendance, new study says
Poll finds Americans overstate church attendance.

Meriam Ibrahim: What you need to know about Sudan and Apostasy
Points for prayer and action on Sudanese woman sentenced to death

Burger King changes slogan to 'Be Your Way' because people 'should live how they want'
Burger King is doing away with its 'Have It Your Way' slogan in favour of a new one that emphasises the individual.

Benham brothers thank Christians for support but warn freedom of expression is being 'fractured'
The Benham brothers have thanked Christians for their support during the row over their conservative beliefs.

Another Chinese church set to be demolished
As fears surrounding the right to religious freedom in China rise, yet another church has been officially marked for demolition by government officials.

Gay marriage made legal in Oregon today as judge strikes down voter-approved ban
Gay marriage made legal in Oregon today.
Mom assaults 11-year-old who bullied her daughter; Arrested after red marks found on bully's neck
A California mother faces felony child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting an 11-year old boy for bullying her daughter.

Boko Haram preparing to release kidnapped schoolgirls
Extremist group Boko Haram may release kidnapped schoolgirls this week

India's Christians fear rise in persecution under BJP
One pastor said Christians in India have been "gripped with fear and concern" after the BJP swept to power this week