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Liberal activists and scientists condemn Trump proposals to erase Obama-era's redefinition of gender
Over 1,600 scientists have signed a letter condemning the Trump administration's plans to roll back Obama-era regulations that redefined and broadened the definition of gender beyond male and female.
Asia Bibi blocked from leaving Pakistan after government makes deal with protesting hardliners
The Pakistani government has been accused of caving in to pressure from radical Islamists after agreeing to stop Asia Bibi from leaving the country for now
Trump is counting on the Christian vote in midterm elections
Donald Trump is banking on evangelical Christians to turn out in large numbers at the midterm elections on November 6 and in his view, they have good reason to.
Church Mission Society takes major step in goal of impacting 50 million families across Africa
Church Mission Society Africa reached a major milestone as it celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with the opening of new international headquarters in Kenya.
Pakistan Christians fear for their safety as Islamists block roads to protest Asia Bibi acquittal
Tehreek-e-Labaik (TLP) said talks with the government have failed, and called upon its followers to get ready for a showdown.
Traitors or Russian agents? Clergy caught in Ukraine church row
Priests like Metropolitan Oleksandr face a choice: join Ukraine's new independent church and be labeled a renegade by supporters of his own church, or stay away, and risk being branded a Russian agent.
American evangelicals in rare meeting with Saudi Arabian leaders
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a rare meeting with American evangelical Christians on Thursday, as the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to open up more to the world and repair an image of religious intolerance.
Pakistan's blasphemy law and Asia Bibi: Why does religion go bad?
All the world â at least all the right-thinking part of it â rejoices at the acquittal of Asia Bibi by Pakistan's Supreme Court.
Chile March for Jesus stoned by 'anarchists'
A March for Jesus in Chile has been broken up by protesters throwing stones, according to Evangelical Focus.
US missionary shot dead in Cameroon
A Christian missionary from Indiana was killed in Cameroon on Tuesday when he was shot while traveling in a region where the military and separatists have been fighting.
Pakistan Supreme Court acquits Asia Bibi: Islamists call for judges' death
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam and ordered her freed.
World evangelicals urge prayer for kidnapped Leah Sharibu
Leah was one of 112 female students abducted from a high school in Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19.
After Jair Bolsonaro's outrageous statements, why was he so popular with evangelicals?
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro swept to power in part because of the support of Brazil's powerful evangelical movement.
A century on from WW1, 100 years of work remains to clear munitions
Bomb disposal experts are still digging up munitions sunk in the killing fields of eastern France â and it could be another 100 years before they are done.
Brazilians elect right-wing firebrand Bolsonaro in major shift
Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand former Army captain, won Brazil's presidential election in convincing fashion.
Prayers and solidarity after gunmen targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue
Faith leaders have condemned the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue yesterday, with Christians and Muslims lining up to express solidarity with the victims.