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Fears of death-only punishment for blasphemy in Pakistan
Last month, the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) of Pakistan ordered that the death penalty be the "only punishment for a blasphemer", and that life imprisonment be removed as an option.
Iranian pastor freed from prison
A pastor at the Assemblies of God Church of Ahwaz, imprisoned for his faith in Iran has been released.
New large-scale handwritten Urdu Bible for Christians in Pakistan
The Bible measures 4 feet across when fully open and was worked on by 41 writers
Egypt's new constitution: old wine, new skin?
Egypt's new constitution contains welcome ideas, but no guarantee they will be followed
Oklahoma ban on gay marriage ruled 'unconstitutional'
A federal court recently ruled that the ban on gay marriage in the state of Oklahoma is unconstitutional.
Christians in northern Mali experiencing insecurity 'in all aspects of life'
Christians in a city in northern Mali, already forced to hold services in a school classroom because their church was looted and not ready to host meetings, had a bomb scare on Sunday.
Working for peace in South Sudan
World Vision's David Thomson speaks to Christian Today about his hopes for the future stability of South Sudan
EU should be more open to Syrian refugees - bishop
Bishop Patrick Lynch is calling on the UK and other European governments to "find a way in which countries within the EU can receive at least some of the refugees" who have fled Syria as a result of the escalating violence.
Sri Lanka: Churches attacked and vandalised
Violent protests interrupted Sunday morning services on January 12, at two churches in Hikkaduwa, a small coastal town in southern Sri Lanka.
Vatican calls for Syria ceasefire
The Vatican has called for an unconditional ceasefire in Syria as it reconfirmed its commitment to establishing peace and reconciliation in the Middle Eastern nation.
Pope's Harley Davidson to be sold at auction
The Pope's motorcycle is to go on sale as part of Rétromobile week at the Bonhams Paris sale this February.
2013 a bad year for religious freedom in Cuba
The advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call upon the leadership of Cuba to improve religious freedom in the country.
Dennis Rodman forgiven for outburst against imprisoned Christian Kenneth Bae
The family of Kenneth Bae have accepted the apology from former NBA star Dennis Rodman following an outburst in which he suggested that Korean-American Christian may deserve his imprisonment in North Korea.
Christmas passes peacefully for Copts in Egypt
Egypt's Coptic Christians had reason to be of good cheer this Christmas after early reports showed that their festive celebrations passed off without incident â unlike in previous years.
Algeria's churches fear impact of new law governing NGOs
A number of churches, as well as foreign NGOs, in Algeria have called for the abolition of a new law which they say will hamper their work.
Nigeria attacks: Villagers say soldiers joined in slaughter
Survivors of the January 6 slaughter of 33 Christians in a village in Nigeria's Plateau State said Special Task Force (STF) soldiers stationed to protect them turned their weapons on those fleeing the attack.