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ISIS 'in panic,' declares state of emergency in Mosul amid waves of assassinations and airstrikes
The Islamic State (ISIS) appears to be on the ropes amid the intensifying coalition air and ground campaign and the reported "waves of assassinations" of its leaders.

Which country has the fastest-growing church in the world?
Despite intense persecution, the church in Iran is thriving.

Lee Abbey, the world-famous Christian retreat centre, celebrates 70 years
Lee Abbey - a place where Christians can switch off from the world and switch onto God.

Fined for evangelism: How US missionary Don Ossewaarde is challenging Putin's regime
Don Ossewaarde's account of yesterday's hearing paints a picture of a law that's barely even understood by Russia's police and judiciary.

Paris teenager arrested over false security alert at church
Police in Paris have arrested a teenager believed to have been behind a false security alert at a church over the weekend that triggered a major police operation, a judicial source has said.

Unarmed black pastor shot dead by police despite having hands up
The sister of a black pastor who was shot dead by a white police officer despite being unarmed and having his hands up has appealed for justice, saying he did "absolutely nothing wrong".

Boat captain goes on trial for murder after six Christian migrants died at sea
A boat captain faces a prison sentence of up to 90 years in Spain after being charged with murdering six Christian migrants by allegedly throwing them off a boat.

Jesus' forgiveness needed to heal post-referendum anger, says Lib Dem president
Jesus' message of forgiveness needs to be learnt by politicians across parties, a senior Liberal Democrat figures told Christian Today on Tuesday.

Archbishop tells UN: You have to fix refugee crisis
Refugees and migrants deserve "safety, freedom and the opportunity to flourish", according to the Archbishop of Central Africa.

Canterbury Cathedral gets armed patrol as part of anti-terror drive
Armed police will now routinely patrol Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian buildings in England and home cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as part of an anti-terror drive in Kent.

Muslims in CAR 'slaughter 26 Christians in door-to-door village attack'
Muslim militants killed 26 civilians in a predominantly Christian village in the Central African Republic (CAR) after going door-to-door seeking out Christians to slaughter, Morning Star News reported.
Syria: Bloody end to ceasefire as airstrikes destroy aid convoy
The United Nations confirmed the convoy was hit but gave no details on who carried out the attack or how many died.

Is prosperity or financial blessing a sign that you're in line with God's will?
Many have the wrong assumption that receiving financial and material prosperity or blessing means that they are in line with the will of God, or that they are doing what God wants them to do.

Jesus is still the antidote to all the suffering in the world
How can we find hope in the midst of all of this suffering?

3 practical ways to enjoy your life today
Here are some practical tips for you to be able to enjoy life the way it should be enjoyed.

What 'forsaking all others' at the marriage altar really means
Let's forsake all others and learn to prioritize our spouses in the pursuit of God.