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Churches working to end escalating crisis in South Sudan
A charity working against the persecution of Christians has launched an appeal to help South Sudanese churches in the midst of escalating violence across the country.
Fines for 'extremist' books in Kazakhstan
Two Protestants in Kazakhstan's capital Astana were fined nearly four weeks' average wages in December 2013 for possessing Christian texts which the court found to be "extremist".
Nigeria: Twice widowed to extremists, a mother-of-five puts her faith in God
Morning Star News is reporting that Muslim extremists had once prior widowed Faith Kore Usman, a 29-year-old mother of five children, before Fulani herdsmen killed her second husband on New Year's Eve.
Russia outlaws abortion advertisements
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new amendment to the country's healthcare laws on Monday that made abortion clinic advertising a crime carrying potentially hefty fines.
Lebanese library torched after blasphemy accusation
A huge library of books collected by a 72-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, but used by the whole community, was torched in Lebanon last Friday after he was accused of insulting Islam.
Asia Bibi writes to Pope Francis: 'Only God can liberate me'
The Catholic Pakistani mother sentenced to death for blasphemy, spoke in her letter about the hardship she is experiencing in prison and her hope to one day be freed
Egypt: Copt killed by gunshot wound on New Year's Eve
Christian reportedly shot by Muslim Brotherhood protesters, then refused treatment
Over 300 Bibles seized in Malaysia
Islamic religious authorities in the Malaysian State of Selangor has seized more than 300 Bibles amid a long-running language dispute.
Baroness Warsi's open letter to Pakistan
In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.
New Egyptian constitution gives greater freedom to Christians
Barnabas Fund has given thanks in its prayer update for a new draft of the Egyptian constitution that grants additional rights to Christians and marks a significant move away from the fundamental Islamic laws that have dominated in the past.
Thousands were praying for 'targeted' Syrian Christians as peace talks announced
The announcement of Syrian peace talks that will take place in Geneva early next year has come immediately after a global 'Pray for Syria' event held by Christian charity Open Doors.
Biggest Christian gathering in South America 'Going for More'
The city of Bogotá, Colombia, held its annual gathering of Christians in the Simón BolÃvar Park last Friday.
Iranian Christian converts arrested as they celebrate Christmas
Iranian security authorities raided a house where a group of Christians had gathered to celebrate Christmas on December 24.
Review: The Coming Chinese Church â By Paul Golf and Pastor Lee
The whole picture of the Chinese Church is more complicated
Syrian refugees experiencing harsh winter conditions
World Vision has warned that many thousands of Syrian refugees are more vulnerable than ever as they face terrible weather conditions and other dangers
Call for prayer after attacks on Iraqi Christians
Open Doors USA president calls for prayers following attacks on Iraqi Christians