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Korean peninsula needs new framework for peace, says former unification minister
South Korea's former unification minister Dr Lee Jae-joung has told Christians that a new framework for negotiating peace and unification on the Korean peninsula is the "need of the hour".
Call to China to respect human rights on Tiananmen anniversary
Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is deeply concerned about the Chinese government's treatment of human rights defenders.
Iran: Proposed penal code retains execution by stoning for adulterers
A proposed penal code in Iran retains stoning to death for people who commit adultery.
Syrian churches are 'exhausted'
A Syrian Christian leader has spoken of the desperate plight of the church in the war-torn country.
Oklahoma: Christians responding after deadly tornado
Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association responding; prayers said in Church of Scotland General Assembly
Lamborghini's 50th anniversary
It's the Lamborghini's 50th anniversary this year and to celebrate, 350 of the luxury sports cars are making their way from Milan today on a grand tour.
Katherine Russell DNA Does Not Match Female DNA Found on Boston Bomb Residue
Katherine Russell, the 24-year-old wife of late Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, is currently under scrutiny by authorities after explosive residues were reportedly discovered in the sink and bathtub in the residence that she share with him with their 3-year-old daughter.
US evangelicals split over whether Islam is 'violent'
More than half of evangelical Christians (52 per cent) view Islam as "essentially a violent religion," a new report from Barna Group reveals, though only about a quarter (26 per cent) of all American adults feel the same way.
G8 leaders urged to address sexual violence against children
With the Syria crisis and tensions over North Korea dominating G8 talks in London today, World Vision is urging foreign ministers to address "forgotten" child victims of rape and sexual violence in conflict.
Jesus healed with a non-judgemental spirit
"We must not forget the spirit with which Jesus healed the people," says public health specialist Karen Sichinga
Christians voice concerns about mining
Countries struggling with debt are increasingly looking to the extraction of natural resources to balance their books at the risk of damaging the environment, a church-run gathering has heard.
Christians welcome global arms treaty
Christian organisations have commended the United Nations for passing the global Arms Trade Treaty.
Iraq's Christian exodus could be repeated in Syria
The World Evangelical Alliance's human rights ambassador has warned that Christians are being "chased from their homes" in Syria.
Sri Lanka: 'Sudden increase' in violence against Christians
There were 10 anti-Christian incidents in Sri Lanka in March, according to Barnabas Fund.
Over 100 million dream of life in US
There are 138 million people around the world today aspiring to live in the US permanently
Religious affiliation growing
Global statistics upending usual picture of Christianity trends