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