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Jewish Chronicle apologises for Gaza appeal ad
Following online anger and threats of a protest, the Jewish Chronicle has apologised for advertising the Disasters Emergency Committee's Gaza crisis appeal.
Yazidis have escaped Mount Sinjar but still face brutal attacks
"For those dying under torture, being beheaded and crucified, nothing we're doing is enough," warns AMAR chair, Baroness Nicolson.
Syrian Christians facing extinction: 'A tragedy of historic proportions'
Aid to the Church in Need is launching a new appeal as fears increase that Syrian Christians will soon be wiped out.
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.