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University of California adopts policies against anti-Semitism, vows to discipline violators
The University of California has adopted a set of policies to combat anti-Semitism on campus, becoming the first public university to have such regulation.
More than 300 children abducted by Boko Haram last year are still being held
It is unclear whether the Nigerian government has made any serious efforts to liberate 400 women and children abducted by Boko Haram from a school in Borno State a year ago, according to Human Rights Watch.
Gunmen kidnap three Nigerian pastors during church camp
Three church leaders have been kidnapped at gunpoint during a church prayer camp in northern Nigeria.
Religious community in Indonesia facing violent persecution, HRW warns
The Gafatar religious community is facing systematic persecution in Indonesia in the name of "religious harmony", Human Rights Watch said today.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage wreaks havoc on state laws
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the country is creating havoc on state laws.
After Lahore: What's driving the persecution of Christians in Pakistan?
Pakistan is under a spiritual oppression that can legitimately be described as demonic, writes Mark Woods. There are very few signs of hope.
4 key relationships pastors and church leaders must maintain
The job of ministry calls for a greater level of effectiveness of relationships. In any other profession, things still work out even if relationships are fraught. In ministry, however, all activity seems to come to a halt when the pastor's relationships are broken.
Sacked Christian magistrate now suspended from NHS trust over views on gay adoption
The Christian magistrate who was removed because of his opposition to same-sex adoption has now been suspended by the NHS trust on which he served as a non-executive director.
Is anyone ever disqualified from serving God in vocational ministry?
Full-time vocational ministry is just like any other profession in that it is God-ordained. But one cannot deny that there is a greater spiritual and moral weight when one serves God on a vocational level.
San Francisco mayor bans travel to North Carolina over bathroom privacy law
Mayor Edwin Lee of San Francisco, California, has banned any publicly-funded travel to North Carolina after Gov. Pat McCory signed a law on March 23 that mandates local education boards to have bathroom or changing facilities that are to be used by students based on their biological sex.
EgyptAir Cyprus drama is over as hijacker surrenders and hostages are freed
The EgyptAir hostage drama has ended with the surrender of the hijacker.
Are we just being lazy if we desire God's rest?
Since the beginning of time, God has made rest serious business. Unlike many cultures today that are work-centered, our God is a God who values the Sabbath intensely.
7 scriptures on God's miraculous healing
God has always been one to move in miraculous ways that defy reason and logic. He does this to show us that He is powerful and above every situation.
Mother Angelica, world's 'most influential Catholic woman', dies
The Catholic nun who launched television network dedicated to spreading the Vatican's message died on Easter Sunday.
Hope for Palmyra after ISIS occupation: Large parts of ancient city survived
As the first pictures of the ancient city of Palmyra appear afters its liberation from ISIS occupation, more of the ancient citadel seems to have survived than previously thought.
Church denies rumours that ISIS has crucified kidnapped priest
The Indian priest kidnapped by suspected Islamic State militants on March 4 is likely still alive, Church officials have said, despite reports that he was crucified on Friday.