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Pakistani Christian man allegedly tortured and murdered by police in Islamabad
A 24-year-old Pakistani Christian, Sabir Masih, a father of two, has allegedly been tortured and murdered while in police custody in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city.
Life for Christians around the world 'has deteriorated'
Freedom of religion and belief is an issue "whose time has come", the vice chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said yesterday.
$16,000 robot bridges religion and technology at seminary
A North Carolina seminary has made a special purchase to look at how technology could impact our future.
Belgium allows euthanasia for terminally ill children
Belgium's Parliament has today voted in favour of allowing terminally ill children to have the option of euthanasia.
Sectarian violence in the wake of the Arab Spring
It is going to be a long time before peace is restored to the Middle East, former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said last night.
Salisbury Diocese launches emergency appeal for South Sudan
The Diocese of Salisbury has launched an appeal to support the South Sudanese Church as it works to relieve the needs of people caught up in fighting, and support long-term reconciliation.
Indonesian churches still closed after protests
West Java churches shut since December by order of local officials
Christian Aid increases aid provision in Central African Republic
Christian Aid has announced a further £50,000 in humanitarian aid to be sent to the Central African Republic amidst ongoing violence across the country.
Pakistan: Death threats to key people in Shahbaz Bhatti murder case
Several key players involved in the case against four militants accused of assassinating Pakistani minorities minister Shahbaz Bhatti have reportedly received death threats from militant Islamist groups.
Pakistan needs harmony
New Archbishop of Lahore sets out his vision in a country wracked by violence
Talks for Kenneth Bae's release over before they've begun
North Korea has pulled out of talks with the US over the release of Christian tour operator Kenneth Bae.
Cry for help from Syrian church leaders
Syrian Church leaders have called upon the US to stop supporting terrorist fighters they say are targeting Christians.
Nigerian-Americans look to Obama for more support against Boko Haram terror
Nigerian-Americans welcomed Barack Obama's comments on terrorism at the National Prayer Breakfast but called for greater support against groups like Boko Haram.
Memorial services to mark Japan earthquake and tsunami three years on
Memorial services will be taking place in the Diocese of Tohoku three years after Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Morocco court overturns convert's proselytism conviction
An appeals court judge in Morocco today overturned a conviction against a Christian convert from Islam who had been sentenced to 30 months in prison for alleged proselytising.
President Barack Obama National Prayer Breakfast speech on Christian faith and religious freedom in full
"Promoting religious freedom is a key objective of US foreign policy," Obama has said