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Violence against Christians in Pakistan on the rise

More than 120 Pakistani Christians have been killed in the last year, a new report confirms.

Tensions ease following 'racist' police shooting

A peaceful atmosphere has descended upon Ferguson, Missouri, after days of violence sparked by a fatal shooting.

U.S. senators call for war vote over Iraq

U.S. senators call for war vote over Iraq.

Ebola-infected missionary Nancy Writebol showing signs of improvement

Ebola-infected missionary Nancy Writebol showing signs of improvement.

Pope Francis: 'Churches are not businesses'

Preaching to bishops in South Korea, Pope Francis said "Solidarity with the poor has to be seen as an essential element of the Christian life"

China's plan to nationalise Christian theology

The Chinese government is planning to introduce its own brand of Christian theology.

'Christian' cult members on trial for murder

Members of a Christian fundamentalist religious cult alleged to have murdered a woman at a fast food restaurant in China are about to go on trial in what is expected to be one of the most controversial cases for decades.

US mission to rescue Yazidis 'far less likely'

The US may no longer attempt to rescue Iraqis trapped on Mount Sinjar, a statement from the Pentagon has confirmed.

How can we pray for Iraq?

As the world watches on in horror, it's difficult to know where to even begin praying, so we've bought together some of the prayer resources available online.

Over 28 million people need humanitarian aid in the Middle East, warns Oxfam

Oxfam has warned that the Middle East "sits on a precipice", with nearly 30 million people in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.

Yazidis on Mount Sinjar: could escalate to genocide within days or hours

News reports show desperate refugees stranded on a mountain in northern Iraq clamouring to board aid helicopters as they deliver vital food and water.

Family of Jeffrey Fowle, the Christian held in a North Korea prison, asks for mercy

The family of Jeffrey Fowle, a Christian held in a N. Korea prison, asks for mercy

Vatican urges Muslim leaders to condemn ISIS

The Vatican urges Muslim leaders to condemn ISIS.

Australian boy holding severed Syrian's head is most 'stomach-turning' image ever, says John Kerry [Warning: Graphic Image]

The horrifying image of a young Australian boy supposedly holding a severed Syrian's head has turned the stomach of US Secretary of State John Kerry.

ISIS: UK Christians to pray and protest at Downing Street in solidarity with Iraqi Christians

The US is already intervening to halt the terror of militants in Iraq but now pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister David Cameron to make a similar commitment in the face of widespread atrocities against minorities.

Spanish priest becomes first European to die from Ebola

A Roman Catholic priest who had been working at a Liberian hospital died in Madrid after being flown home last week.