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Kenyan coast Christians fear for lives as local politicians appear to be linked to Al Shabab
After at least 65 people were killed a month ago on June 15 in the predominantly Christian town of Mkepetoni, 40km inland from Kenya's mainly Muslim coastal strip, attacks in the area have continued.

Israel-Palestine ceasefire rumours denied
A ceasefire has allegedly been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza in the midst of a spiralling crisis, but emerging reports suggest that it has not yet been finalised.

What you need to know about the Assisted Dying Bill
Just in case you've had your head in the sand for the last two weeks, here's our handy guide .

27 killed in Boko Haram church attack
At least 27 people have been killed during an attack on a north Nigerian village, during which three churches were set on fire.

Imprisoned Chinese pastor's family escapes to the U.S.
Imprisoned Chinese pastor's family escapes to the U.S.

Transgender employee sues Hobby Lobby over restroom use
Transgender employee sues Hobby Lobby over restroom use.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's wedding pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr: 'Anyone that preaches Jesus can have a relevant message'
Kim and Kanye's wedding pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr: 'Anyone that preaches Jesus can have a relevant message'

Parents of girl killed by brain-eating amoeba: 'God looked around the earth and found the most fantastic person'
Parents of girl killed by brain-eating amoeba: 'God looked around the earth and found the most fantastic person'

Sheryl Crow on her love for adopted sons: 'God put us together'
Sheryl Crow on her love for her sons: 'God put us together'

The Maxine and Patrick storyline in Hollyoaks should challenge us all about domestic abuse
A long-running storyline in teen soap Hollyoaks has been used very effectively to raise awareness of domestic abuse, writes Natalie Collins

Wife of man who left toddler in hot car taking comfort from faith in God
Wife of man who left toddler in hot car taking comfort from faith in God

Christian college wins lawsuit against expelled transgender student
Christian college wins lawsuit against transgender student.

'You may now kiss the spouse'
California marriage law has been altered to remove words 'husband' and 'wife'

Pope Francis calls for protection of migrant children
The Pope has called for greater protection for the thousands of migrant children who cross the border into the US each year.

Learning to trust that God is in control
Claire Musters on learning lessons of God's faithfulness

Thinking Christianly about Gaza - three responses which don't help at all, and one which might...
Is it possible to formulate a Christian response to Israel and Gaza which is not blindly partisan? Mark Woods has a go.