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Belgium allows euthanasia for terminally ill children
Belgium's Parliament has today voted in favour of allowing terminally ill children to have the option of euthanasia.

Sectarian violence in the wake of the Arab Spring
It is going to be a long time before peace is restored to the Middle East, former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said last night.

Salisbury Diocese launches emergency appeal for South Sudan
The Diocese of Salisbury has launched an appeal to support the South Sudanese Church as it works to relieve the needs of people caught up in fighting, and support long-term reconciliation.

Indonesian churches still closed after protests
West Java churches shut since December by order of local officials

Christian Aid increases aid provision in Central African Republic
Christian Aid has announced a further £50,000 in humanitarian aid to be sent to the Central African Republic amidst ongoing violence across the country.

Pakistan: Death threats to key people in Shahbaz Bhatti murder case
Several key players involved in the case against four militants accused of assassinating Pakistani minorities minister Shahbaz Bhatti have reportedly received death threats from militant Islamist groups.

Pakistan needs harmony
New Archbishop of Lahore sets out his vision in a country wracked by violence

Talks for Kenneth Bae's release over before they've begun
North Korea has pulled out of talks with the US over the release of Christian tour operator Kenneth Bae.

Cry for help from Syrian church leaders
Syrian Church leaders have called upon the US to stop supporting terrorist fighters they say are targeting Christians.

Nigerian-Americans look to Obama for more support against Boko Haram terror
Nigerian-Americans welcomed Barack Obama's comments on terrorism at the National Prayer Breakfast but called for greater support against groups like Boko Haram.

Memorial services to mark Japan earthquake and tsunami three years on
Memorial services will be taking place in the Diocese of Tohoku three years after Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Morocco court overturns convert's proselytism conviction
An appeals court judge in Morocco today overturned a conviction against a Christian convert from Islam who had been sentenced to 30 months in prison for alleged proselytising.
President Barack Obama National Prayer Breakfast speech on Christian faith and religious freedom in full
"Promoting religious freedom is a key objective of US foreign policy," Obama has said

Obama calls for release of Kenneth Bae and Saeed Abedini
Obama said the US would continue to stand for the rights of all people around the world to practise their faith "in peace and freedom".
Pastor killed amid tensions in Mombasa
An assistant pastor at a church in Mombasa, Kenya was killed on February 2 while guarding his church during the night.

New homes in Philippines may not withstand future storms - World Vision
People in the Philippines have limited access to decent land or building materials, and are having to rebuild unstable houses that World Vision believes are very vulnerable to future storms.