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Iraq crisis: Muslims will suffer just as much as Christians
Iraq crisis: Muslims will suffer just as much as Christians

Following the horrifying scenes coming out of Iraq, we must be careful not to only focus on the plights of Christians, writes Jeremy Moodey.

Over 20 killed in Nigerian World Cup screening blast
Over 20 killed in Nigerian World Cup screening blast

A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people and seriously injured dozens more during a televised screening of a World Cup match in Yobe, northern Nigera.

Iraqi Christians appeal for prayer amid militant takeover
Iraqi Christians appeal for prayer amid militant takeover

Christians are being urged to pray amid the chaos of a violent extremist takeover in Iraq.

Lawsuit filed against $3m strip club next to convent
Lawsuit filed against $3m strip club next to convent

A lawsuit has been filed against a $3m strip club that opened across the back fence from a convent.

550 Christian girls kidnapped and forced to convert in Egypt since 2011
550 Christian girls kidnapped and forced to convert in Egypt since 2011

Hundreds of Coptic Christian schoolgirls in Egypt have been kidnapped and forced to convert to the Muslim faith of their abductors in recent years.

Christian Aid: Iraqi crisis is \'overwhelming\'
Christian Aid: Iraqi crisis is 'overwhelming'

As hundreds of thousands of civilians flee Mosul in light of an Islamism insurgent takeover, international organisation Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help those in desperate need.

Christian Pakistani MP murdered by own bodyguard
Christian Pakistani MP murdered by own bodyguard

Pakistani MP Handery Masih was shot and killed by his own bodyguard in an incident outside his home on Saturday

Amnesty International: \'Leaving a Bible in a hotel room should never be a criminal offence\'
Amnesty International: 'Leaving a Bible in a hotel room should never be a criminal offence'

Amnesty International has hit out at North Korea's treatment of people of faith following reports that an American tourist was detained in the closed communist country last month.

Canon Andrew White: \'Things have moved from terrible to desperate\' in Iraq
Canon Andrew White: 'Things have moved from terrible to desperate' in Iraq

The man affectionately known as the 'vicar of Baghdad' says his beloved Iraq is in "total chaos" as a result of the insurgency

Ed Young\'s 90-day tithe challenge: God\'s blessings guaranteed or a 100% refund
Ed Young's 90-day tithe challenge: God's blessings guaranteed or a 100% refund

The Texas pastor is promising a refund if members of his church don't experience God's blessings as a result of their tithing

Open Doors condemns \'savage\' attack by militants on largely Christian town in Kenya
Open Doors condemns 'savage' attack by militants on largely Christian town in Kenya

At least 48 people have died in Mpekitoni, northern Kenya, after gunmen opened fire during a five-hour raid last night.

Islamist takeover may be \'death knell\' for Iraq\'s Christians
Islamist takeover may be 'death knell' for Iraq's Christians

The takeover by Islamist militants is leaving Christians in Iraq and Syria "even more endangered" as they face strict sharia law and brutal penalties if they refuse to comply

Priest who survived fatal shooting feels \'no ill will\' towards killer
Priest who survived fatal shooting feels 'no ill will' towards killer

Fr Joseph Terra has said "nothing evil" about the person who shot his young colleague, 28-year-old Father Kenneth Walker, dead

Why Christians are under pressure to exit Iraq
Why Christians are under pressure to exit Iraq

A population of 1.2 million in the 1990's reduced to 300,000

Joel Hunter pleads with Iranian officials to release Saeed Abedini
Joel Hunter pleads with Iranian officials to release Saeed Abedini

The spiritual advisor to Barack Obama appealed for "clemency" during a recent visit to Iran

World Cup USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan testifies Jesus: \'We all need Christ in our lives\'
World Cup USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan testifies Jesus: 'We all need Christ in our lives'

Internationally-recognized goalkeeper and proud Christian Brad Guzan will travel with the United States Men's National Soccer Team to Brazil in their first 2014 FIFA World Cup group match on June 16.