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Typhoon Haiyan response in pictures
Typhoon Haiyan response in pictures

The Salvation Army is one of the many organisations on the ground in the Philippines helping to rebuild homes and care for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

Samaritan\'s Purse steps up rapid response to Philippines Typhoon
Samaritan's Purse steps up rapid response to Philippines Typhoon

Samaritan's Purse is stepping up its efforts to provide desperately needed relief to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, which has claimed thousands of lives and left widespread devastation.

Turkish pastor arrested on human trafficking accusations
Turkish pastor arrested on human trafficking accusations

Pastor says deliberate plot was hatched to discredit his church

Christians facing extinction at hands of militants, minister warns
Christians facing extinction at hands of militants, minister warns

Violent attacks by militants are driving Christians from their historic heartlands, Baroness Warsi has warned.

New European coalition formed to fight euthanasia laws
New European coalition formed to fight euthanasia laws

A new coalition has been formed to combat the growing threat of euthanasia across Europe.

Sarah Palin on a mission to keep Jesus at the heart of Christmas
Sarah Palin on a mission to keep Jesus at the heart of Christmas

Sarah Palin is taking aim at politically correct secularists who want Christ airbrushed from the Christmas festivities and "Merry Christmas" replaced with "Happy Holidays".

US officially classifies Boko Haram a terrorist organisation
US officially classifies Boko Haram a terrorist organisation

The US State Department announced yesterday that it has officially recognised the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram as a "foreign terrorist organisation", signalling in a significant change in position.

Democratic Republic of Congo still unstable, warns Christian Aid
Democratic Republic of Congo still unstable, warns Christian Aid

News that the M23 leadership has abandoned its rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was welcomed by peace groups all over the globe earlier this month, but Christian Aid warns this will not provide a "quick fix" solution to ongoing instability in the African country.

Blogger Makoto Yamaya found guilty of defaming Christian Today in Japan

Court in Japan orders blogger to pay damages and delete libellous blogs

Looted church icons returned to Cyprus
Looted church icons returned to Cyprus

Cyprus officially received back the largest haul of looted church icons, frescoes and mosaics on Tuesday.

20 weeks: Potential historic shift in US abortion law
20 weeks: Potential historic shift in US abortion law

At what point human rights should apply to unborn babies is once again on the agenda in the US

Typhoon Haiyan response: Salvation Army fears outbreak of disease
Typhoon Haiyan response: Salvation Army fears outbreak of disease

More charities are announcing their financial support for aid relief work in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.

Salvation Army Thanksgiving food baskets for Boston\'s most needy
Salvation Army Thanksgiving food baskets for Boston's most needy

Salvation Army sees 33% spike in number of families requesting Thanksgiving food basket in the Boston area

More rain may hinder Typhoon Haiyan recovery, Christian Aid warns
More rain may hinder Typhoon Haiyan recovery, Christian Aid warns

The worst of Typhoon Haiyan may be over, but the Philippines has a long way to go before it recovers from the devastating storm that hit over the weekend.

Prayer vigil against religious discrimination in India
Prayer vigil against religious discrimination in India

Release International holds prayer vigil at the India High Commission

White Poppies - Remembrance past, peace to come

Remembrance day is not a celebration of military service