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Kenyan coast Christians fear for lives as local politicians appear to be linked to Al Shabab
After at least 65 people were killed a month ago on June 15 in the predominantly Christian town of Mkepetoni, 40km inland from Kenya's mainly Muslim coastal strip, attacks in the area have continued.
Israel-Palestine ceasefire rumours denied
A ceasefire has allegedly been agreed between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza in the midst of a spiralling crisis, but emerging reports suggest that it has not yet been finalised.
27 killed in Boko Haram church attack
At least 27 people have been killed during an attack on a north Nigerian village, during which three churches were set on fire.
'You may now kiss the spouse'
California marriage law has been altered to remove words 'husband' and 'wife'
Pope Francis calls for protection of migrant children
The Pope has called for greater protection for the thousands of migrant children who cross the border into the US each year.
Thinking Christianly about Gaza - three responses which don't help at all, and one which might...
Is it possible to formulate a Christian response to Israel and Gaza which is not blindly partisan? Mark Woods has a go.
Christian party leader has strong words for Desmond Tutu's assisted dying endorsement
Christian Democratic Party condemns Desmond Tutu's assisted dying endorsement
Murderous militants are 'precious in God's sight', says pastor
Christian pastor in Central African Republic shows mercy to militants.
Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirl: 'I was raped 15 times a day by different men'
Despite global attention, the actual horror faced by the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls has, until now, not yet been known. One escapee, however, has now revealed the inexplicable terror of being raped up to 15 times a day.
Malala speaks out for Nigerian schoolgirls
"The road to education, peace and equality is long, but we will succeed if we walk it together," young activist says.
Italian mayor wants to ban gay couples from kissing in public because it is 'morally harmful'
The mayor of the Italian municipality says "no thanks" to homosexuals kissing in public
School says censorship of Christian references in graduation speech was 'necessary'
Brooks Hamby made headlines last month when he defied his school's ban on references to Christianity in his graduation speech.
Why do Muslims love Obama and Christians don't?
Why is President Barack Obama enjoying the support of US Muslims, while Christians are among those who least approve of his leadership?
What the spread of Boko Haram has to do with Jesus' return
The Islamist terrorist group is using conflicts throughout Africa and the Middle East as a jihadi training ground
South Sudan on the brink of famine
With food supplies dangerously low, and a shortfall of money to keep humanitarian operations going, fears have increased that a full-scale famine will soon grip South Sudan.
Christian pastor and two friends arrested in Iran
Three Christians, including Pastor Matthias Haghnejad, have been arrested by Iranian security forces