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Evangelicals rally behind Trump while atheists back Clinton
Evangelicals in the United States are rallying behind Donald Trump while it is the "nones" who back Hillary Clinton, according to new research from Pew.
Report finds routine abuse and drugging of girls at CofE care home
A report into a former Church of England children's home in Gravesend has found that girls were routinely drugged heavily, locked up and abused physically, sexually and emotionally
Iraqi Christians 'feel nobody cares for us', says Baghdad bishop
Christians persecuted by Islamic State in the Middle East believe the world has forgotten them, but remain convinced that God is near, an Iraqi bishop has said.
Cameron bows out of Number Ten as May takes over
David Cameron is standing down after six years as British prime minister after his final one-to-one audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Earlier, he cracked jokes in the House of Commons
India: two Christians and a baby among the dead in police shoot-out
Two Pentecostal Christians are believed to be among five Indian villagers including a five-month-old baby who were killed on July 8 during a shoot-out between security officers and Maoists in the eastern state of Odisha
Outrage at Russia's 'unconstitutional' crackdown on religion, evangelism
Russia's President Vladmir Putin has signed a package of new anti-terrorism measures into law amid protests that they will be used to crack down on religious freedom.
Nigeria: Buhari regime condemned after killing of female Christian preacher
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Muhammadu Buhari administration over increasing violence against non-Muslims and warned Christians to defend themselves following the murder at the weekend of a female Christian preacher by suspected fanatics
Church of England defends its handling of Bishop George Bell abuse case
The Church of England today defended its approach to the case of Bishop George Bell, who was accused of being a paedophile 37 years after his death.
Nepal: Eight Christians face trial for distributing Bibles
Seven Protestant Christians and a pastor could be tried for proselytising after being found distributing Bibles to school-children
Lecrae says fighting racism is 'bigger than just caring for your community'
Lecrae, a Christian rapper known for hits such as "Nothin'" and "All I Need Is You," is tackling the issue of racism once again, saying people are biased and should practice humility in order to understand another person's point of view.
$2,250 per head joining fee: Steph Curry criticised for staging 'overpriced' Hawaii youth camp
Seattle Seahawks' defensive end Michael Bennett has criticised NBA star Stephen Curry for staging a basketball youth camp in Hawaii which he believes was overpriced with its $2,250 per head joining fee.
Dallas memorial service: Obama quotes Scripture heavily, urges America to hold on to hope
As Obama addressed an interfaith memorial service for the five Dallas police officers slain in the line of duty last week, he quoted the Bible extensively and urged American citizens to hold on to hope.
Jeremy Lin reveals why he signed up with the Brooklyn Nets: 'I just want to try to be a leader'
NBA star Jeremy Lin finally revealed the reason why he signed a three-year, $36 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets even after enjoying a successful year with the Charlotte Hornets as a back-up player.
Would-be assassin of Pope John Paul II 'wants to become a priest'
Mehmet Alì AÄca, who shot the Pope in 1981, says he is "wasting my time " in Turkey after being released by a pontifical pardon in the jubilee year of 2000
'Empire' star Taraji P. Henson offers godly advice to fan who used to cut herself
"Empire" star Taraji P. Henson, who stars in the series as Cookie Lyon, inspired one of her fans to quit a very harmful habit without even trying to. When the fan credited Tajari for it, the Christian actress shifted the attention to God as she showered her fan with words of encouragement.
Pope Francis expresses grief over Puglia train crash
The Pope said he was praying for the injured and the families of the victims