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Pakistan: 1,500 Christians protest seizure of property by authorities
Christians in Pakistan have protested against the government of Punjab over the seizure of Christian property.
Meriam Ibrahim's release confirmed but Sudanese Christian woman and lawyers threatened, says CSW
Lawyers have confirmed to Christian Solidarity Worldwide the release of Meriam Ibrahim, the Christian Sudanese mother sentenced to death for apostasy.
'Maybe we live, maybe we die': Syrian children used as suicide bombers
Children are being routinely exploited in war zones, forced to fight alongside radical extremists and even take part in suicide missions, according to a report published today.
'Historic' moment for religious freedom in Pakistan
The Chief Justice of Pakistan has ordered the formation of a National Council for Minority Rights, which has been welcomed by Human Rights organisations amid growing concerns about the treatment of minority groups across the country.
Iraq and Isis: What you need to know
The Iraq crisis is complex and fast-moving. Jonathan Langley explains the root causes of the latest outbreak of violence.
Domestic violence in the church: Pastors 'poorly informed', says Jim Wallis
The church needs to be having a conversation about domestic violence in its midst but at the moment that's just not happening, says social justice veteran Jim Wallis.
US cuts aid to Uganda due to anti-gay laws
Washington has confirmed that the US is cutting aid to Uganda in light of severe anti-gay laws that punish those who engage in homosexual activities.
Giving to churches drops as donations to charities rise
Charities in the US are benefitting from a return to pre-financial crisis levels but the same can't be said for the nation's churches, according to new figures out this week.
ISIS and Al-Qaeda: how do they differ?
ISIS was only formed in April 2013 but international relations experts say it is fast replacing al-Qaeda as the world's most dangerous militant group.
Is new PM Narendra Modi really bad news for India?
Despite fears that the India's BJP Party will cause trouble for the country's religious minorities, the head of a Christian mission agency has welcomed new Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to eradicating violence against women.
Iraq crisis: Muslims will suffer just as much as Christians
Following the horrifying scenes coming out of Iraq, we must be careful not to only focus on the plights of Christians, writes Jeremy Moodey.
Over 20 killed in Nigerian World Cup screening blast
A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people and seriously injured dozens more during a televised screening of a World Cup match in Yobe, northern Nigera.
Iraqi Christians appeal for prayer amid militant takeover
Christians are being urged to pray amid the chaos of a violent extremist takeover in Iraq.
Lawsuit filed against $3m strip club next to convent
A lawsuit has been filed against a $3m strip club that opened across the back fence from a convent.
550 Christian girls kidnapped and forced to convert in Egypt since 2011
Hundreds of Coptic Christian schoolgirls in Egypt have been kidnapped and forced to convert to the Muslim faith of their abductors in recent years.
Christian Aid: Iraqi crisis is 'overwhelming'
As hundreds of thousands of civilians flee Mosul in light of an Islamism insurgent takeover, international organisation Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help those in desperate need.