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Former terrorist, rebel leader and drug trafficker, now a courageous pastor in Mexico
Leobard "Chito" Aguilar was once a terrorist, a feared rebel leader, and a notorious drug trafficker. But he found God in his darkest moments and now he has become a courageous Christian pastor, defending his flock in Mexico.
Middle East Christians receive support from an unlikely place - the Muslim royal family
In one predominantly-Muslim Middle East country, Christians are free to express their love for God.
Pope, at Cairo Mass, urges unity against fanaticism
Pope Francis warned against religious fanaticism on Saturday, wrapping up a brief trip to Cairo where he urged Muslim leaders to unite against violence by Islamic militants threatening to rid the Middle East of its ancient Christian communities.
Saudi Arabia 'not paying its fair share' towards defence, says Trump
President Donald Trump complained that US ally Saudi Arabia was not treating the United States fairly and Washington was losing a 'tremendous amount of money' defending the kingdom.
German finance minister warns: No free lunch for Britain in Brexit negotiations
Britain must understand that it won't have advantages over its 27 peers in the European Union once negotiations over its exit from the bloc are concluded.
Pentagon admits friendly fire may have killed US troops in Afghanistan
Two US special operations forces soldiers killed in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday may have been struck by friendly fire.
Executed man was 'coughing and convulsing', lawyer calls for probe
Arkansas, which had not held an execution in 12 years, concluded its executions series by putting to death Kenneth Williams on Thursday night.
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday shortly after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes could lead to 'catastrophic consequences'.
Pope Francis in Egypt: 'Let us say "No" to violence in God's name'
Francis's trip, aimed at improving Christian-Muslim ties, comes just three weeks after Islamic State suicide bombers killed at least 45 people in two Egyptian churches.
Pastor arrested over 'extremist' Josh McDowell book 'More Than A Carpenter'
A pastor in Tajikistan has been arrested on charges of 'extremism' for having a book by a well-known US Christian author.
Islam 'does not equal terrorism' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit
The Patriarch was speaking at the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference in Cairo, the same conference that will be addressed by Pope Francis on his two-day visit to Egypt.
President Trump's first 100 days: What has he achieved so far?
Donald Trump is approaching the 100 day marker which has been used to judge presidents' effectiveness for generations.
Pope Francis begins peace mission to Egypt with killing of Christians top of the agenda
Pope Francis arrived in Cairo on Friday hoping to mend ties with Muslim leaders just as Egypt's ancient Christian community faces unprecedented pressure from Islamic State militants who have threatened to wipe it out.
What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? 6 things you should know
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has made frequent appearance in the news of late, but who are Coptic Christians?
Russian who caught Pokemon in church faces long jail term
A Russian state prosecutor asked a court to jail a blogger who played Pokemon Go inside a church for three-and-a-half years on Friday, saying he was guilty of inciting religious hatred.
Franklin Graham on Christian persecution: 'If we don't wake up, it will be too late'
Hundreds of Christians and victims of persecution from around the world will meet next month in Washington for a World Summit in defence of persecuted Christians being organised by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.