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Christian sites in Europe face \'tremendous\' rise in vandalism
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
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
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
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
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
Americans exaggerate church attendance, new study says

Poll finds Americans overstate church attendance.

Meriam Ibrahim: What you need to know about Sudan and Apostasy
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 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\'
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
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.

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
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
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

Pregnant Christian woman will be allowed to give birth before being hanged
Pregnant Christian woman will be allowed to give birth before being hanged

Meriam Yehya Ibrahim is to be executed for apostasy; Britain's Minister for Africa has said he is "truly appalled" by the sentence

\'The role of religion in conflict is exaggerated,\' says Blair\'s chief of staff
'The role of religion in conflict is exaggerated,' says Blair's chief of staff

Jonathan Powell told the Westminster Faith Debates that wars are so often not about issues of religion but "about identity and economics"