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Pakistan: 'People are drinking flood water'
Thousands of people across eastern Pakistan are sheltering in temporary camps after torrential rains washed away their homes and livelihoods.
Egypt: Calls to protect churches
Christians report that security forces were largely absent during attacks on Christian properties
Bethany Hamilton marries Adam Dirks
Bethany Hamilton, the pro-surfer who lost her left arm in a shark attack, has married Adam Dirks.
Caritas aiding Spain's 'new poor'
Thousands of Spanish families have been forced to turn to aid agency Caritas for help in the midst of Spain's economic crisis. Â
Islamic extremists in Somalia abduct Christian mother of two young children
Islamic extremists suspected to be rebel al-Shabab militants have kidnapped a Christian mother of two young children in Somalia and threatened her husband because of their faith, her husband said.
Egypt: Churches cancelling services for fear of attack
Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that at least 60 churches have been targeted by Islamists since the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi.
Iran: Farshid Fathi tells of mental torture in prison
Farshid Fathi, a Christian convert activist who is currently serving his six year term in the infamous Evin Prison in Tehran, explained in a letter how he has been subjected to severe mental torture.
Cleric who falsely accused Rimsha Masih acquitted
The cleric who led false charges of blasphemy against a Christian teenage girl in Pakistan has been acquitted, the British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) reports.
What caused Syria's civil war?
Throughout its history, ancient and modern, Syria has played host to ethnic and religious minorities living together very much in harmony.
Christian Aid funds emergency food distribution in flood-hit Pakistan
Christian Aid has sent funds to partners in Pakistan who are assisting people affected by torrential monsoon rains and flash floods.
Appeals for prayer for Egypt
Church leaders are asking Christians to pray for peace and an end to the bloodshed in Egypt.
Churches attacked in Egypt
For 67 years, the Virgin Mary Church was a peaceful refuge for Shenouda El Sayeh, much like the Giza province village of Hafr Hakim where it rests and where he has lived all those years.
New Zealand's cardboard cathedral dedicated
The New Zealand city of Christchurch has dedicated its transitional cardboard cathedral after the original concrete building was damaged beyond repair by an earthquake.
Presbyterian Church (USA) drops In Christ Alone from hymnal
An extraordinary dispute has arisen over a lyric contained one of the most beloved contemporary Christian hymns of the modern-day Church, "In Christ Alone".
Bible Society bookshops attacked in Egypt
Two Bible Society bookshops were completely destroyed after being set on fire
Concern over attacks against Christians in Egypt
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has voiced concern about attacks against Christians as the Pope cancels public sermons