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Malaysia Christians still banned from using 'Allah'
The Catholic Church in Malaysia has lost its latest bid to use 'Allah' as a translation for 'God' in its newspaper.
Singapore evangelists found guilty in first sedition trial
A Christian couple has been found guilty of distributing seditious or objectionable material to three Muslims and being in possession of seditious publications.
Strategic planning essential to churchâs future
Church attendance may be in decline in the UK but Christian researcher Dr Peter Brierley believes the church will make it into the future with strategic planning, a clear vision and the helping hand of the Holy Spirit.
GFA missionary released from Nepal prison
Gospel for Asia native missionary Manja Tamang was released from a Nepali prison last Friday after serving 9 years of a 20-year sentence. Manja was imprisoned in 2000 after being falsely accused of murder.
Churchgoers feel discriminated against
A new poll of churchgoers has found that Christians in the UK believe âthey are being discriminated and turned down for promotionâ because of their faith.
Tearfund fears protracted relief emergency in Pakistan
The suffering and need of millions of Pakistanâs displaced people has the potential to be protracted, lasting for many months, according to UK relief and development agency Tearfund.
Controversial US abortionist shot dead
A US doctor who performed late-term abortions has been shot dead during a morning church service in Wichita, Kansas.
Creation Museum still drawing crowds and criticism
Two years after it opened, the controversial Creation Museum in Kentucky continues to welcome the crowds as well as criticism.
'Peacemaker' McDaid laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners turned out on Monday morning to pay their last respects to Kevin McDaid, the Catholic community worker beaten to death by a loyalist mob a week ago.
Terminator Salvation
The ultimate sacrifice of giving our very hearts and lives so that salvation can be achieved for others is universally true, even in the world of Terminators.
Orissa's Christians to lose protection
The Indian government has announced plans to withdraw paramilitary forces guarding thousands of Christians still living in relief camps after last year's attacks on the minority community by Hindu extremists.
UK church must wake up, says GDOP leader
The convener of the Global Day of Prayer London has delivered a tough call to Christians in the UK to wake up and take an uncompromising stand for their faith.
Climate change needs action now, say environmentalists
Sir John Houghton said last night there was still hope for planet Earth but only if action is taken now to rectify the worst effects of climate change.
Duncan Smith to explore role of faith organisations in broken Britain
Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith will explore the role of faith organisations in transforming local communities at the second Charities Parliament event on 3 June.
Global Day of Prayer takes to London's 33 boroughs
Thousands of Christians prayed in each of London's 33 boroughs for the capital and the nation on the Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday.
Call to PM to work with church on financial crisis and political integrity
The church must be involved in restoring our countryâs values â that was the message from the Evangelical Alliance to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in a letter and prayer handed to Downing Street on Saturday morning.