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Persecuted Christians are risking their lives to translate the Bible into their local language

An organisation that helps people translate the Word of God into their own languages is launching ten new Bible translation projects for the persecuted church in the next 30 days.

Desperate Iraqis fleeing ISIS are hearing the gospel in refugee camps

A Christian ministry is bringing hope to the thousands of displaced Christians in northern Iraq through both practical help and broadcasting the gospel.

Did Republicans ask Iran to delay Saeed Abedini's release until elections?

A senior Iranian official has made the astonishing claim that Republican members of Congress asked the Iranian government to delay the release of Pastor Saeed Abedini and three other American hostages until the 2016 elections.

Pope in Mexico: Francis expected to highlight war on drugs and plight of poor

The inequalities he will see will be of concern to Francis, who has made care for the poor a recurring theme of his papacy.

Indonesia: Muslim minority group faces 'harassment and intimidation'

A minority Muslim group has been banned from holding religious activities and had its mosque closed in Indonesia in the latest crackdown by district officials.

Palestinian Christians and Messianic Jews affirm unity in Christ

Palestinian Christians and Messianic Jews have released a statement affirming their unity as believers after a meeting in Cyprus.

Creationist TV presenters? Once again the secular media proves it doesn't 'get' faith

It really is about time that we grew up. Christians (and those of other religious faiths) need to have their views interrogated. Yet shouldn't we be afforded the same level of scepticism about our beliefs as atheists and materialists?

ISIS may attempt to attack U.S. this year, infiltrate refugees to reach other countries, U.S. intel officials warn

A top U.S. intelligence official warned Tuesday that the Islamic State (ISIS) may plan to attack the U.S. this year and the terrorist group may infiltrate refugees from Iraq and Syria to go to other countries.

Valentine's Day could be banned in Pakistan for being an 'insult to Islam'

Valentine's Day may be banned in Islamabad, according to local reports which suggest officials have clamped down on celebrations.

Justin Welby: Religious leaders are the key to ending extremism

Britain must acknowledge its historic role in aggravating the conflict in Iraq and Syria, the Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.

Australian mother rejects doctors' abortion advice, gives birth to healthy quintuplets

A 26-year-old Australian mother expecting quintuplets was told that she had to sacrifice three of her babies in order to give two others a better chance at life. It was an impossible decision for any parent to contemplate, but Kim Tucci was set - she would not get an abortion.

North Korean nuke missile could hit any target in U.S., triggering doomsday scenario, weapons experts warn

Weapons experts are one in expressing alarm at North Korea's ambition after it tested a long-range rocket system over the weekend that drew worldwide scorn.

'Something scary' in Donald Trump after his overwhelming New Hampshire victory, columnist warns

Although Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won an impressive landslide victory in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, his critics, far from being impressed, have all the more become wary of what the future holds in store for America in case he eventually wins the White House this November.

Supreme Court votes narrowly to block Obama\'s plan to cut greenhouse gases