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Lebanon postpones demolition of Syrian refugee homes after pressure from World Vision and other agencies
The Lebanese government has postponed the demolition of thousands of homes sheltering Syrian refugees after coming under pressure from World Vision and other humanitarian agencies.
Wife of detained Chinese pastor freed after six months
The wife of a pastor being held in China has been freed from detention after six months.
Christians being killed 'without provocation' as violence returns to Burkina Faso
At least 19 people were killed in another attack in Burkina Faso on Sunday. Open Doors sources in the country believed the victims to be Christians.
The reality of persecution is 'very, very difficult', says American pastor imprisoned in Turkey
Pastor Andrew Brunson and his wife Norine have spoken about the hardship of persecution they endured at the hands of the Turkish government for two years.
Migrants 'must never be used as currency', Mexican bishops tell the US
Catholic bishops in Mexico have expressed concern over a trade deal with the US that protects tariff-free trade in exchange for "strong measures" to stop migrants from Central American countries trying to cross the border.
Hong Kong Christians praying for peace amid angry protests over extradition legislation
Christians in Hong Kong are praying for the city's future in the face of a wave of protests over new legislation that would allow suspected criminals to be extradited to mainland China.
Foreign Secretary 'deeply disturbed' by number of Christians being persecuted for their faith
Jeremy Hunt has reiterated his commitment to addressing the global persecution of Christians in a new report from the Foreign Office on the state of democracy and human rights around the world.
15,000 Syrian refugee children at risk of being made homeless if demolition of homes goes ahead
World Vision, Save the Children and the Terre des hommes Foundation have made a desperate appeal to the Lebanese government to stop the planned demolition of homes sheltering Syrian refugees.
Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attacks were meant for an international audience, but they have local consequences
Sri Lanka happened to be the stage for a play that could have been performed in so many other places across the globe. The important thing was that the world was watching.
Israel Folau sues Rugby Australia over dismissal after 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Israel Folau is taking Ruby Australia to court following its decision to terminate his contract after he posted a picture to Instagram saying that "hell awaits" homosexuals and others.
Leaders of Britain and France pay tribute to bravery and sacrifice of D-Day veterans
The leaders of France and Britain paid tribute to the sacrifice of D-Day veterans on Thursday, the 75th anniversary of the largest ever seaborne invasion that opened the way for western Europe's liberation from Nazi Germany.
Owners of life-sized ark sue insurers for refusing to cover $1m in rain damage
The Young Earth creationism museum Ark Encounter in Kentucky filed a lawsuit against an insurance company for refusing to cover $1 million in repairs that were needed following damage caused by heavy rainfall.
Church attack in Burkina Faso leaves four dead
A Catholic church in Burkina Faso was attacked during Mass last Sunday, leaving four dead.
Multi-million pound restoration of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre moves ahead
Plans are moving forward for a multi-million pound restoration of the Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre that will involve three major churches.
UN report says North Koreans are surviving by paying bribes
North Koreans are forced to pay bribes to officials to survive in their isolated country, where corruption is "endemic" and repression rife, the United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday.
Pakistani Christian allowed to stay in the UK after public outcry over deportation
A Pakistani Christian who was facing imminent deportation from the UK has been given leave to remain for the next 30 months.