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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.
Further decline in membership for the Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention experienced a decline in membership and worship attendance in 2018 but also an increase in financial giving, according to recently released numbers.
Christianity in Iraq is 'perilously close to extinction', says Archbishop
An Iraqi Archbishop has pleaded with Britain's Church and political leaders to do more to save the Christian community in Iraq from being wiped out.
After landslide win for Modi, India's Christians fear increasing marginalisation
Narendra Modi has promised a "bright future" for India after a landslide election win for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party, but Christians are fearing difficult times ahead.
Iranian court upholds prison sentences of two Christian converts
Saheb Fadaie was sentenced to 18 months in prison and Fatemeh Bakhteri to 12 months last September after being found guilty of "spreading propaganda against the regime".
Crackdown on Eritrea's Christians ahead of Independence Day
Eritrea has arrested more than 140 Christians who were meeting in private in the capital Asmara. Fourteen children are among the 141 detained, after the authorities raided a Christian gathering in Mai Temenai.
Christians fearful after two more deadly attacks in Burkina Faso
Violence against Christians has risen dramatically in Burkina Faso this year.