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Sudanese pastor re-arrested in ongoing \'campaign to harrass\' Christians - CSW
Sudanese pastor re-arrested in ongoing 'campaign to harrass' Christians - CSW

A Sudanese pastor who was arrested in December 2015 and subsequently released has been re-arrested, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Kenya: Atheists society suspended after Christian protests
Kenya: Atheists society suspended after Christian protests

After protests by the Kenya National Congress of Pentecostal Churches, the attorney general ordered the suspension of the registration at the end of April.

Pope meets YouTube vlogging stars in Rome
Pope meets YouTube vlogging stars in Rome

Pope Francis has admitted he is a bit of a personal disaster when it comes to the world of online communication, but he knows how to win over the world's top YouTube vloggers.

More than 45 million people trapped in slavery
More than 45 million people trapped in slavery

More than 45 million people are trapped in slavery around the world according to the latest Global Slavery Index.

Gender Wars: California state bills could be \'Armageddon\' for Christian colleges
Gender Wars: California state bills could be 'Armageddon' for Christian colleges

The two bills together represent an extraordinary attack on religious freedom, say critics.

Ancient mosaic discovered in Church of the Nativity
Ancient mosaic discovered in Church of the Nativity

An eight-foot tall angel has been found by a team working on the restoration of the fourth century church.

Bishop T.D. Jakes\' daughter Sarah believes Lucifer created Snapchat; messaging app has both angel and devil filters
Bishop T.D. Jakes' daughter Sarah believes Lucifer created Snapchat; messaging app has both angel and devil filters

A lot of people love the fun messaging application Snapchat, which is known for its photo and video filters featuring dog tongues and floral wreaths, among many other things.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Sadie Robertson gets \'ultimate joy\' after stopping to see herself \'through the eyes of the world\'
'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson gets 'ultimate joy' after stopping to see herself 'through the eyes of the world'

A few months after her painful break-up from long-time boyfriend Blake Coward, "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is saying she is filled with "ultimate joy."

Caught on camera: The moment a drone collides with ancient cathedral
Caught on camera: The moment a drone collides with ancient cathedral

A drone enthusiast was using his device to capture aerial pictures of an ancient Cathedral, reportedly in the Netherlands, when the battery of his remote controlled aircraft fell below its required charge.

German bishop calls for Islam to be taught in schools to prevent radicalisation
German bishop calls for Islam to be taught in schools to prevent radicalisation

The head of the Protestant Church in Germany has called for Islam to be taught in state schools to prevent radicalisation of young muslims.

Muslims converting to Christianity in Saudi Arabia, despite intense persecution
Muslims converting to Christianity in Saudi Arabia, despite intense persecution

Forced to live in secret, Christians in Saudi Arabia are being supported in their faith online.

Iran bans pilgrims from Hajj amid spat with Saudi Arabia
Iran bans pilgrims from Hajj amid spat with Saudi Arabia

Iranian pilgrims will be barred from participating in the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, according to authorities.

First animated lesbian couple featured in \'Finding Dory\'? Trailer of Disney-Pixar film draws mixed reaction from fans
First animated lesbian couple featured in 'Finding Dory'? Trailer of Disney-Pixar film draws mixed reaction from fans

While people were busy debating about turning Elsa into a lesbian princess in "Frozen 2" by giving her a girlfriend, Disney and Pixar might have just snuck a lesbian couple in the animated film "Finding Dory," which is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 hit "Finding Nemo."

Pastor Steven Furtick says story of Moses should inspire Christians in tackling life\'s challenges
Pastor Steven Furtick says story of Moses should inspire Christians in tackling life's challenges

Amidst all of life's challenges, there is one Biblical character that Christians should emulate when it comes to obeying God's commands - Moses.

Civil rights group protests US Air Force\'s \'Christian bias\'
Civil rights group protests US Air Force's 'Christian bias'

A civil liberties group has launched a campaign criticising the United States Air Force for showing "favoritism" towards Christianity.

Fallujah: Thousands trapped as ISIS fights back against Iraqi forces
Fallujah: Thousands trapped as ISIS fights back against Iraqi forces

A "human catastrophe" is unfolding in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as the Iraqi army's surge was checked heavy ISIS bombardment.