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Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban underlines his mission to protect 'Christian' Europe from Islam
Hungary's controversially right-wing prime minister, Viktor Orban, claimed that Poles and Hungarians have a common goal in maintaining Christianity in their countries ahead of yesterday's election from which he is expected to win a third consecutive term in power.
Inside Egypt: How a Christian broadcaster is helping millions retain hope across the region
To get a flavour of how resilient the minority Christian community is in Egypt you could do worse than attend a service at the Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) on Sheikh Rihan Street in downtown Cairo.
Czech missionary Petr Jasek tells of suffering for Christ in Sudan prison
The Czech missionary held in Sudan, Petr Jasek, has described how God gave him a 'supernatural peace' in the face of waterboarding torture from Islamic State extremists and eventually used him to lead fellow inmates to Christ during his 14-month imprisonment.
Israel Folau homophobia row: Christian rugby star claims he's being persecuted for saying gay people are bound for hell
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau has suggested he is being persecuted for his faith after facing intense criticism for suggesting gay people were going to hell.
After chemical weapons attack, Syria alleges US struck air base
Syrian state TV said on Monday the United States was suspected of striking an air base hours after US President Donald Trump warned of a 'big price to pay' as aid groups said dozens of people were killed by poison gas in a rebel-held town.
Bible translation project launched in DR Congo despite safety risks
A Bible translation ministry has announced that it will be starting new projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite the dangers due to tribal conflicts in the nation.
Authorities detain 4 Christians for handing out Gospel tracts in India
Indian authorities in Telangana state have reportedly detained four Christians for handing Gospel tracts during an Easter procession even though they have obtained permit to distribute flyers.
Two churches attacked by vandals in India on Easter night
Unidentified vandals have carried out two separate attacks on churches in the Diocese of Rourkela in India's Odisha state on the night of Easter Sunday.
Christian charity denounces Israel's use of firearms against Palestinians in Good Friday clash
A charity has criticized the Israeli military for its use of firearms and other weapons to disperse Palestinian protesters in Gaza on Good Friday.
Kindergarteners should be banned from wearing hijabs & headscarves, say Austria lawmakers
Lawmakers in Austria plan to establish a law that would ban young girls in kindergarten and elementary school from wearing headscarves, otherwise known as hijabs. Two right-wing parties expressed support for the move to prevent threats to its culture in the wake of the increasing number of Muslim refugees and asylum seekers in the country.
Pope Francis condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Pope Francis has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria and prayed for all who are suffering the consequences.
Britain aims to resettle poisoned Russian ex-spy in US reports Sunday Times
Britain is considering offering poisoned Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia new identities and a fresh life in the United States
Man drives van into restaurant in Germany, kills 2
A German man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a restaurant in the old city centre of Muenster in western Germany on Saturday, killing two of them before shooting himself dead
Texas megachurch pays off $10.5 million in medical debts for over 4,000 families
A $100,000 donation from a megachurch in North Texas has been used to eliminate the debt of more than 4,000 families amounting to $10.5 million.
Franklin Graham calls for Target boycott after man exposes himself to little girl in female restroom
Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked his followers to boycott Target stores after a man reportedly exposed himself to a child in the ladies restroom at one of the retailer's locations in Chicago.
Are evangelical leaders really planning to quiz Trump over Stormy Daniels?
The spokesman for a group of unofficial advisers to President Donald Trump has denied reports he is to be quizzed on his alleged relationship with adult film star Stormy Daniels.