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Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die
As Belgium's euthanasia laws come under scrutiny over the death of a woman with autism, one physician admits he has personally ended the lives of around 140 people.
The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan
Old Testament books and passages are important when attempting to witness to Buddhists, especially those following traditional Asian Buddhism, according to a former missionary who helped plant churches in Japan.
Albert Einstein's 'God letter' sells at auction for $2.9m
A letter in which Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on God and the Bible has sold at auction for $2.9m.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says Asia Bibi's safety is his 'first concern'
The Home Secretary has defended the Government's response to an appeal for asylum from the family of Asia Bibi.
Fossil fuels threaten to undermine efforts to address climate change, warns coalition
A coalition of Christian and secular development groups has welcomed the World Bank Group's new climate targets while warning that efforts will be undermined by continued investment in fossil fuels.
Pakistan's expulsion of 18 international aid agencies will hurt 11 million people, diplomats warn
Pakistan's expulsion of 18 international aid agencies will hurt 11 million aid recipients in a South Asian nation grappling with perilously low standards of education and healthcare, two Western diplomats said on Tuesday.
Christians tell world leaders to step up climate change action
The open letter has been signed by over 5,000 people, including 56 Christian leaders from 15 countries
Archbishop of Canterbury says plight of Christians in Middle East is 'acute'
The Archbishop of Canterbury says Christians have 'vanished' from parts of the Middle East
Dutch man loses legal bid to identify as 20 years younger
A Dutch man's bid to change his legal age because he feels 20 years younger has been turned down by the courts.
Joel Osteen's brother recalls 'indescribable evil' he witnessed as medical missionary in Iraq
Paul Osteen, a general and vascular surgeon, served in medical missions at an emergency field hospital near Mosul
Hardline groups that agitated to remove Christian governor hold major rally in Jakarta
Tens of thousands of Indonesian Muslims held a rally in Jakarta on Sunday led by hardline groups who had agitated to remove the city's Christian governor, underscoring the growing influence of Islamist groups ahead of elections in 2019.
Terrorism charges for leaders of hardline Islamist group persecuting Asia Bibi
Pakistan's government on Saturday announced it will press terrorism and sedition charges against leaders of a hardline Islamist group that staged recent protests across the country against the acquittal of Asia Bibi.
Act now on climate change, Christians tell world leaders
Christians are urging country leaders to agree to 'transformative action' on climate change when a major UN climate summit takes place this week.
Angola's government targets thousands of churches for closure, obstructs protests
According to the government figures, there are over 4,000 unregistered churches. The police are now locking down all these churches, and accessing them can lead to prosecution.
2,000-year-old ring discovered bearing name of Pontius Pilate
A ring discovered 50 years ago has reignited excitement among archaeologists after new research revealed a possible connection to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who tried Jesus.
Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction
It had been expected to go for up to $300,000, but a Bible inscribed by Einstein failed to find a buyer when it was put up for auction at Sotheby's on Friday.