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Angola to 'ban' Islam

Angola, a former Portuguese colony in South Western Africa, has announced that it plans to "ban" Islam from within its borders. Muslims, who make up less than 1% of the 19 million strong population, will find their places of worship closed and, according to some unconfirmed reports, potentially destroyed, as in the case of the city of Zango

Pakistan: Rise in blasphemy accusations after Peshawar church bombing

Four blasphemy cases against Christians were registered in less than a month, four times higher than the monthly average recorded over the last two years. In all these blasphemy charge cases, no direct evidence was available against those accused.

UN considers sending force to Central African Republic

Consensus is emerging to begin "contingency planning" to send a UN peacekeeping force to the lawless Central African Republic, the UN's No. 2 official said Monday.

Susan Boyle: The suffering in the Philippines is 'heartbreaking'

Global singing star Susan Boyle, who shot to fame in 2009's 'Britain's Got Talent', has urged the public to keep giving what they can to support survivors of Typhoon Haiyan.

Tacloban devastation worse than reported, says Salvation Army

The Salvation Army says that the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is even more extensive than first thought.

Christians fast for US immigration reform

Immigration reform has essentially ground to a halt in the US

Gay marriage referendum to go ahead in Croatia

An unprecedented legislative event will be taking place in Croatia on December 1 on a provision in the constitution that would clearly define marriage as "a living union of a woman and a man".

What is Obamacare and why doesn't it seem to be working? â an FAQ

The fact that this package of legislation has come to be known as "Obamacare" makes it pretty clear that the President's name and reputation is going to sink or swim with its success or failure.

Jihadists could end Christianity in Syria if given power, says nun

Catholic nun warns against deposing Assad until viable alternative appears

Christian lawyer flees Sudan after death threats

A Christian lawyer helping to promote religious freedom in Sudan has reportedly fled the country after authorities threatened to kill him if he failed to report to them every day, his attorney said.

Billy Graham returns home after hospital stay

Evangelist Billy Graham returned to his home in Montreat today following a two-day stay at Mission Hospital, flagship hospital of Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina.