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Blasphemy death sentence for Christian road sweeper in Pakistan
The Christian father-of-three from Lahore was sentenced to death at a private hearing. The accusation followed a row with a Muslim friend over property
The true cost of climate change
Christian Aid has published a new report detailing the devastating effects of climate change on some of the poorest communities around the world.
World Vision USA admits 'mistake' on marriage policy, asks donors 'to forgive'
After 48 hours of heavy criticism from evangelicals, World Vision USA has reversed its policy change from earlier this week in which they had said they would accept employees in same-sex marriages.
All that glitters is not gold: The ugly truth about the jewellery industry
Christian activist Greg Valerio has uncovered widespread corruption and exploitation in the jewellery industry, but believes the Church is in the ideal position to flip the situation and improve the lives of millions of vulnerable miners worldwide.
World Vision America reverses decision to hire employees in same-sex marriages, affirms biblical marriage
World Vision's original code of conduct demanded "abstinence before marriage and fidelity in marriage" but the organization announced Tuesday that it would extend the policy to same-sex marriages.
Rehabilitating evangelicalism: Geoff Tunnicliffe on 10 years of leading the World Evangelical Alliance
Outgoing Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe believes evangelicals are engaging more effectively with the world than 10 years ago and that their voice is being taken more seriously than ever before
Head of Ukrainian Orthodox Church compares Russia's actions to Nazi Germany
Patriarch Filaret Denysenko has compared the actions of Putin, in annexing Crimea to Russia, to Hitler's takeover of Austria in 1938.
If you believe in God 'you're an idiot'
Fox News anchor and author of Killing Jesus, Bill O'Reilly, is frustrated that the secular-progressive movement does not take people of faith seriously
Operation Mobilisation-supported children lose homes in Philippines fire
Children supported by Operation Mobilisation in the Philippines are among the victims of a devastating fire that swept through an old cemetery in Cebu City last week Tuesday.
Tim Tebow: 'I'll probably adopt'
Former pro American footballer Tim Tebow has spoken out in favour of adoption, admitting that he'd like to add to his own family one day.
Christian converts in Laos told to leave faith or face expulsion
More than two dozen Christian converts in a village in southern Laos could be expelled for their faith if government officials fail to keep local authorities from violating their constitutional rights, according to an advocacy group
Displaced families in Crimea receive aid
Hundreds of poverty-stricken and displaced families in Crimea are to receive emergency help from Aid to the Church in Need.
Elaine, Alice, Linda and other names you won't be able to call your kid in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has drawn up a list of 50 names banned for being too offensive to religious sensibilities or too foreign.
China condemns UN report that labels North Korea 'a dark abyss'
A report commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council which condemns the mistreatment of North Korean citizens and calls for urgent international action has been criticised by Chinese representatives.
Call for fairer treatment of evangelicals in Israel
The Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe, has called on Israeli and Palestinian government officials and representatives to do more to recognise evangelical Christian churches in the region.
Fred Phelps dead at 84, #FredPhelps trends on Twitter: Cheers, sorrow and prayers after the death of the 'God Hates Fags' preacher
Fred Phelps, the founder of one of the most hated institutions in America, Westboro Baptist Church, has reportedly died at the age of 84.