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5 things a Christian should remember at their office Christmas party
5 things a Christian should remember at their office Christmas party

Office Christmas parties have a reputation for turning workplace etiquette on its head but for Christians, different rules apply.

Donald Trump unfazed by criticism, won\'t back down, saying, \'Somebody has to say what\'s right\'
Donald Trump unfazed by criticism, won't back down, saying, 'Somebody has to say what's right'

Despite the avalanche of criticism that fell on him on his latest rant against terrorism, leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he is unfazed and not backing down.

Terrorists loving Donald Trump for supporting their rhetoric that U.S. hates Muslims, experts say
Terrorists loving Donald Trump for supporting their rhetoric that U.S. hates Muslims, experts say

Although there is no denying that Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump truly wants to put an end to the global plague of terrorism, his statements addressing this issue are proving to be counter-productive and actually aiding the terrorists, counter-terrorism experts and human rights advocates say.

Syrian rebels evacuate Homs in victory for Assad
Syrian rebels evacuate Homs in victory for Assad

Syrian rebels are evacuating their stronghold of Homs today in a truce deal that will firm up Assad's control of the city.

Third Bataclan attacker eluded intelligence after returning from Syria
Third Bataclan attacker eluded intelligence after returning from Syria

The third Bataclan attacker has been identified by French police as a 23-year-old French national who went to Syria two years ago.

Thousands of Syrian refugees stranded after Jordan refuses entry
Thousands of Syrian refugees stranded after Jordan refuses entry

Thousands of Syrian refugees are stranded in the desert as Jordan has blocked their entry, aid agencies have said.

Vietnam: Christian lawyer beaten by police after human rights conference
Vietnam: Christian lawyer beaten by police after human rights conference

A Christian lawyer has been assaulted after attending a controversial human rights event in Vietnam, according to religious freedom charity CSW.

Christmas without Advent is cheating: Why we need to reclaim the season
Christmas without Advent is cheating: Why we need to reclaim the season

It's time to find new ways to retell the stories which intertwine and lead us to the manger.

What a Facebook status can teach us about Islamophobia
What a Facebook status can teach us about Islamophobia

Last week a school vice-principal almost lost his job over a Facebook status commenting on the dangers of white "Christian" men with easy access to guns, referring to them as terrorists. In the same week, Donald Trump has called for all Muslims to be barred from entering the US, and yet remains way ahead in the GOP polls.

Petition to ban Donald Trump from UK passes 100,000
Petition to ban Donald Trump from UK passes 100,000

A petition calling for Donald Trump to be barred from the UK has passed 100,000 signatories meaning it must be considered for debate in Parliament.

Donald Trump: He\'s not the Messiah, he\'s a very naughty boy
Donald Trump: He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy

The latest row over his plans to stop all Muslims entering the US is only the latest in a string of what in other candidates would mean instant electoral extinction.

Orthodox Rabbis say Christianity is part of God\'s divine plan
Orthodox Rabbis say Christianity is part of God's divine plan

A group of Orthodox rabbis have released a statement saying Christianity was not an accident but in fact part of God's divine plan.

Christian persecution under ISIS is genocide, campaigners say
Christian persecution under ISIS is genocide, campaigners say

The brutal persecution of Christians in the Middle East must be acknowledged as genocide, the European Syriac Union said today, on the first ever international day to commemorate the victims of genocide.

25 Assyrian Christians released by ISIS
25 Assyrian Christians released by ISIS

Over two dozen Christians kidnapped by Islamic State, including two children, have been freed,Christian Today has been told.

Tony Abbott: Islam needs a religious reformation

A "religious revolution" is needed inside Islam, the former Prime Minister of Australia has said as he called for an Islamic reformation.

Church smashes world record for largest ever gospel choir
Church smashes world record for largest ever gospel choir

The world record for the largest gospel choir has been smashed by a church in the Philippines.