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Increased pressure on Chinese Christians to conform to Communism
As China becomes more politically conservative, churches are facing greater pressure to fall in line with the Communist party.
ISIS and al-Qaeda join forces against US coalition
Leaders from ISIS and al-Qaeda have signed a truce, and have agreed to work together to fight their opponents.
'They're poisoning us'. How religious leaders are hindering vaccination programmes across the world
Tetanus vaccine does not sterilise women, say WHO and UNICEF, in spite of what some Catholic bishops may claim.
UKIP is 'anti-everything': John Major
The former prime minister goes on the attack against the eurosceptic party.
Ebola: 'Time wasted' admission by Medecins Sans Frontiers
A member of its internal think tank says it waited too long before calling for a vaccine.
US military could go in with Iraqi ground troops
Advisers could accompany advances against Islamic State, says general.
Hong Kong protest leaders head for Beijing tomorrow
Students aim to meet with Chinese leader for talks.
Pastor offers gift cards in exchange for guns: 'One gun off the street could be a life saved'
A North Carolina pastor is determined to do his bit to make the world a safer place.Â
Christian fighters defiantly hoist their flag above town recaptured from ISIS
The residents of a pre-dominantly Christian Assyrian hamlet in northern Iraq are bravely holding off the Islamic State after driving the militants out a few weeks ago.Â
Teacher sentenced to prison for molesting children while reading Bible
A former teacher has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for sexually abusing children while reading passages from the Bible.
Trafficked woman forced to have 19 abortions
More police resources are needed to beat the trade in women, says charity head.
Pope Francis' message to G20: no peace or justice without care for poor
Profits aren't everything, Pope tells world leaders.
Global day of prayer to focus on Christians in prison for their faith
With persecution against Christians on the rise, churches across the UK will be gathering for the International Day of Prayer on November 16.
US Supreme Court allows gay marriage to proceed in Kansas
Judgment means licences can be issued immediately.
Ebola death toll tops 5,000; Mali quarantines 90
Aid effort gathers pace as victim numbers rise.
Boost pressure on Russia over Ukraine, US tells UN council
Troop movements stoke fears of a return to all-out conflict.