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UK Coptic leader condemns deadly violence against Christians
The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has voiced serious concerns about escalating attacks on Christians in Egypt.

RSPCA calls for ban on pets like Bieber's monkey
The quarantine of Justin Bieber's capuchin monkey highlights the problems of keeping these "highly social, intelligent animals" as pets, says the RSPCA

Pope reiterates need for decisive action on abuse
Pope Francis has spoken of the need to take decisive action in relation to cases of sexual abuse.

Archdeacon walks in support of families
The Archdeacon of Brecon is walking 40 miles this week in support of two family centres

Ian Curtis and Ravi Zacharias: Dealing with Suicide
Ian Curtis and Ravi Zacharias: Dealing with Suicide
Hundreds of Assryians seek refuge in Turkey
Some 500 Assyrians from Syria have crossed the border into Turkey in the past three days, seeking refuge from the war in Syria.

Saddleback mourns after suicide of Rick Warren's son
The congregation of Saddleback Church is mourning the loss of Matthew Warren, 27, who committed suicide on Friday.
Christians welcome Bedford clampdown on sex clubs
Bedford Council has introduced a 'nil' policy on sex establishments to the delight of local Christians.

Worship Central hits top spot with Let it be Known
Worship Central's third worship album, Let it be Known, has been at the top of the UK's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart since its release three weeks ago.

12 weeks of prayer for Syria
SAT-7 is asking Christians to commit to praying for conflict-torn Syria over the next 12 weeks.
Equality debate may 'debase' marriage, says Jeremy Irons
Actor Jeremy Irons wonders whether legalising gay marriage may lead to its manipulation in order for fathers to pass on their estate to their sons without being taxed.

Transforming troubled young Londoners in Kenya
Vulnerable and sometimes difficult youngsters from the capital are seeing life from a new perspective on trips to Kenya
Bishop: Buy more local produce to support struggling farmers
The Bishop of Hereford says farmers are experiencing their most difficult time since foot and mouth disease
UK should assist Pakistani tax reform
The UK Government should use aid to help Pakistan implement tax reform, says Christian Aid.
Meeting MDGs 'is possible'
The difficult economic climate should not stop world governments from working to end poverty, says the international director of Micah Challenge.
Baptist pastors fined in Azerbaijan
A judge in Azerbaijan has handed out exorbitant fines to two Baptist pastors for their activities.