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Pakistan must allow Asia Bibi to migrate and stop misuse of blasphemy laws, says Christian legal group
Pakistan must allow Asia Bibi to migrate and stop misuse of blasphemy laws, says Christian legal group

A Christian legal support group is fearing the worst for the future of believers in Pakistan after the horrific treatment of Asia Bibi.

World Vision and other groups expelled from Pakistan accused of spreading disinformation
World Vision and other groups expelled from Pakistan accused of spreading disinformation

The government of Pakistan has expelled the evangelical relief charity World Vision, Catholic Relief Services and 16 other foreign aid groups and NGOs. The nation's top human rights official has claimed that they all engaged in spreading disinformation.

Google chief executive denies political bias against conservatives
Google chief executive denies political bias against conservatives

The chief executive of Google has refuted accusations of political bias as the technology giant faces tough scrutiny at Capitol Hill.

Trans parents say they will let their baby choose own gender later
Trans parents say they will let their baby choose own gender later

When people ask them what gender baby Zo is, they do not disclose it and for now, they refer to the baby using 'they' pronouns.

Principal who banned all things Christmas at her school is placed on leave
Principal who banned all things Christmas at her school is placed on leave

The Nebraska principal who banned teachers from using all Christmas or holiday-related symbols or activities in class has been placed on leave for violating school district policy.

Pastor John Gray takes flak for gifting wife with pricey Lamborghini
Pastor John Gray takes flak for gifting wife with pricey Lamborghini

With a price tag of around $200,000, Lamborghini Urus are out of reach for most people

Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line
Céline Dion defends controversial gender neutral kids clothing line

Céline Dion has denied trying to shift gender norms with her controversial new children's clothing line.

Lesbian, gay and bisexual people more likely to be politically liberal - study
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people more likely to be politically liberal - study

Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are more likely to be liberal in their political views and attitudes to social issues, according to new research.

Kids entering video-game rehab over Fortnite addiction
Kids entering video-game rehab over Fortnite addiction

More children are reportedly receiving treatment after becoming addicted to the video game Fortnite.

Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills
Children who spend hours looking at screens risk damaging memory, thinking ability and language skills

A major research project into the effects of heavy screen time among children has found signs of damage to cognitive abilities and memory function.

Iran arrests 100 Christians ahead of Christmas
Iran arrests 100 Christians ahead of Christmas

More than 100 Iranian Christians were arrested last week in another sign of increasing pressure on Iran's believers.

De-miners sound all-clear at marooned Jordan River baptism shrines
De-miners sound all-clear at marooned Jordan River baptism shrines

Israeli and foreign engineers sounded the all-clear on Sunday around three churches on the western bank of the Jordan River after mines that had marooned the shrines for decades were cleared.

Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns
Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns

A Christian teacher has been fired from his position at a Virginia public high school because he refused to refer to a trans-identified student by using male pronouns even though the student is female.

Apple CEO Tim Cook vows to remove 'hate' from tech company's platforms
Apple CEO Tim Cook vows to remove 'hate' from tech company's platforms

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said that those pushing 'hate' will not find a home on the tech giant's platforms.

European church leaders call for 'respect and compassion' towards refugees
European church leaders call for 'respect and compassion' towards refugees

Dozens of church leaders have signed a joint statement calling for the European Union to 'cherish the dignity' of refugees.

Elementary School principal tells teachers not to use Christmas decorations or sing carols in classroom
Elementary School principal tells teachers not to use Christmas decorations or sing carols in classroom

A school district in Nebraska has clarified that a principal's recent directives to teachers effectively banning all Christmas and other religious holiday symbols violate school board policy.