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New paper to help evangelicals speak with confidence about Christian view of sexuality
The European Evangelical Alliance has produced a new paper to help Christians in living out their beliefs in the face of an increasingly liberal view of sexuality across Europe.
Fears of more attacks against India's Christians ahead of elections
Weeks before millions of Indians head to the polls in the world's largest democratic election, Release International has warned that attacks on the country's Christians are likely to increase.
Asia Bibi's daughter begs for her to leave Pakistan
The daughter of Asia Bibi has made a heartfelt appeal for her mother to be allowed to leave Pakistan after being freed from death row for blasphemy.
US says religious freedom in China could boost trust in Taiwan
'If they want to build some confidence in Taiwan, they should give religious freedom to their own people.'
Teacher who told student to wipe off Ash Wednesday cross apologises
A teacher in Utah has apologized to a fourth-grade student whom she ordered to remove the ash cross that was on his forehead for Ash Wednesday.
More civilians flee Islamic State's Syria enclave, delaying final assault
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) paused military operations against Islamic State (IS) militants holed up in the group's final enclave in eastern Syria, expecting more civilians to be evacuated from the area on Saturday, an SDF official said.
Two American Mormons being deported from Russia under anti-evangelism laws
Kole Brodowski and another unidentified volunteer were arrested while they were teaching English at a church in southern Russia.
The role of business in creating an equal world
Across the world tens of millions women work in insecure, poor and precarious conditions, with limited employment rights or social protection and few opportunities to advance.
Without vaccine, hundreds of children die in Madagascar measles outbreak
Measles cases are on the rise globally, including in wealthy nations such as the United States and Germany.
UN religious freedom expert seeks visit to China's Xinjiang
Facing growing international opprobrium for what it calls re-education and training centres, China has stepped up diplomatic efforts to fend off censure.
Another win for Christian baker Jack Phillips after transgender cake lawsuit is dropped
Colorado has announced they are dropping their litigation against Christian baker Jack Phillips for his refusing on religious grounds to make a transgender cake.
North Korea rebuilds part of missile site as Bolton warns of more sanctions
North Korea has restored part of a rocket test site it began to dismantle after pledging to do so in a first summit with US president Donald Trump last year,
Nigeria counts the cost of terrorism: 205 dead in February
A total of 205 people died in the attacks launched by Boko Haram and Fulani militants.
Church 'not afraid of history': Pope Francis to open secret wartime archives
Many Jews say Pius, who reigned from 1939 to 1958, did not do enough to help those facing persecution by Nazi Germany.
US high court turns away religious rights case over church grants
The dispute could have given the justices an opportunity to build on a major 2017 Supreme Court ruling that opened the door to more taxpayer funds going to religious institutions.
Venezuela's Guaido to risk arrest as he returns home to challenge Maduro
Guaido's return, details of which his team have kept under wraps, could become the next flashpoint in his duel with Maduro.