Ethan Cole, Christian Today Correspondent
Christian party loses 'censorship' case against BBC
The Christian Choice Party has lost a case against the BBC in which it accused the broadcasting company of censoring its message concerning Muslims.
Muslim Rebels Expel Over 1,000 Christians from Village
Muslim rebels drove off more than 1,000 Christians from a southern Philippine farming village and took over their land, the guerillas and a mayor said Friday.
Church Head: Christian Diversity Meeting Not 'Going to be Easy'
A first-of-a-kind global gathering that has brought together the broadest range of Christian tradition ever is not "going to be easy," predicted the leader of a global church body.
Christian students, faculty forced to don Muslim garbs
Students and teachers at a primary school in England were forced to dress up as Muslims to celebrate a belated Muslim festival although most were Christians.
Gaza Christians fear new extremists over Hamas
The small Christian community in the Gaza Strip says it is more fearful of a new generation of extremists than of Hamas.
Iraqi priests remain captive as ransom raised
The kidnappers of two Iraqi Roman Catholic priests backed out of a release agreement and demanded more ransom money, a Christian group has reported.
Burma crackdown creates climate of fear
Empty temples, sweeping arrests and intimidation tactics keep the air tense and citizens fearful as Burma's ruling junta continues its campaign to crush opposition to its power.
Myanmar protest, violence sparks prayer calls
Christian organisations are calling for prayers for Myanmar after last week's bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protestors who stood against the country's repressive regime.
Eritrean Christians describe anti-faith torture methods
For Paulus, an Eritrean refugee in northern Ethiopia, a helicopter is not only an aircraft people can spot in the sky above. It is also a form of torture which forces victims to balance on their belly with hands and feet tied together and legs bent behind their back.
Europe Urged to Recognise Christian Heritage
As Europe continues its drift towards secularism with a strong multicultural emphasis, believers were reminded in the past week that the continent has Christian roots.
Malaysian Pastor Vows to Open First Gay-Friendly Church
The first and only openly gay pastor in Malaysia said Thursday he will move forward with plans to open the country's first gay-friendly church despite government opposition.
Nigeria's Anglican Church Imposes HIV Test before Marriage
The Anglican Church in Nigeria has made it manditory for native couples wishing to be married by the Church to first take a HIV test.
Evangelical Pastor Ordered to Leave Israel Over Missionary Suspicions
An evangelical pastor and his wife who have lived in Israel for nearly two decades were told to leave the country over suspicion of mission activities, officials said Thursday.
Christian Relief Poised for Quake-Hit Peru
One of the world's largest Christian relief and development organisations said Thursday it was ready to respond to the magnitude-8.0 quake that struck central Peru Wednesday night.
Egyptian Christian Convert Vows Not to Give Up
Death threats, his family's renunciation of him, and condemnation from most of Egypt have not deterred Christian convert Mohammed Ahmed Hegazy from pursuing his historic case to seek official recognition for his conversion from Islam to Christianity.
Catholics, Protestants Map Out Ethical Conversion Code
Dozens of theologians from a wide range of Christian traditions recently gathered to map out a common religious conversion code that would affirm religious freedom while dissuading unethical means of conversion.