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Religious freedom 'brutally under siege' - Congressman Chris Smith

Religious freedom is "constantly and brutally under siege" around the world, and the US must act decisively to end it, a top Congressman has said.

Boko Haram: Five terrorist camps liberated by Nigerian army

Five terrorist camps under Boko Haram control in Borno State have been destroyed by Nigerian troops, according to the Nigerian Army.

Churches, by all means criticise the Government, but let's do our own thing too

The Church mustn't stop at criticism - we must provide an alternative vision, backed up by action.

Uncovering buried treasure: Previously unseen work from major Christian writer to be published

2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Henri Nouwen â widely regarded as one of the most profound and influential spiritual writers of the 20th Century.

The EU will welcome 3 million refugees by 2017, according to European commission

The European Commission expects some 3 million asylum seekers to arrive in the European Union by 2017, who would boost the EU's economic output and even improve public finances in the longer-term if integrated into the workforce.

Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in the West Bank

Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after he ignored calls to halt and attempted to attack one of the soldiers at a crowded bus stop, the military said.

Cameron and Obama: It is likely a bomb caused Russian plane crash

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday it was increasingly likely a bomb brought down a Russian airliner over Egypt with the loss of 224 lives, and U.S. President Barack Obama said Washington was taking that possibility "very seriously".

Atheism not really a religion but a belief system, says creationist Ken Ham

Answers in Genesis CEO and Creationist Ken Ham cannot understand why people consider atheism as a religion, and he is encouraging Christians to learn more about this as well as other false religions so as to help battle secularization.

Donald Trump gets 'prophetic prayer' from Christian teacher who likens him to Cyrus, God's anointed leader

Christian speaker and teacher Lance Wallnau gave leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a "prophetic prayer" through the latter's attorney Michael Cohen, since Wallnau believes that God has given Trump "an anointing for the mantle of government."

'Duck Dynasty' couple Willie and Korie Robertson warn parents about dangers of technology: 'It's super scary'

"Duck Dynasty" stars Willie and Korie Robertson have tried to raise their children John Luke, Sadie, Bella, Willie Alexander, and Rebecca Lo to the best of their abilities, and they know other parents aspire to do the same thing. However, they understand very well that parenting can get very difficult especially since today's youth are technologically savvy and are exposed to so many inappropriate things.

Bethany Hamilton: I lost an arm to a shark but gained so much faith in God in return

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton's Christian faith has made a huge impact on her life, probably more so than the shark attack that cost her her left arm. In fact, Hamilton believes that if not for her love for God, she might not have developed the same positive outlook in life.

Arizona cuts 'umbilical cord' connecting state workers' aid to Planned Parenthood

The state of Arizona will no longer facilitate donations made by state workers to Planned Parenthood, a non-government organisation recently embroiled in controversy after some of the group's employees were caught on video admitting the illegal sale of aborted foetal parts and callous and even cruel treatment of unborn children.

Texas megachurch FPC withdraws from Presbyterian Church over its affirmation of same-sex marriage, other issues

A Texas megachurch has decided to cut ties with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. because of the latter's shifting priorities. Members of the First Presbyterian Church (FPC) San Antonio have unfortunately come to the conclusion that the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. values political ideology now more than they do Scriptural truth.

Billy Graham honoured as \'favourite son\' of North Carolina; special exhibit set