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Egyptian Christian still held in prison for reporting attacks on churches
An Egyptian Christian remains in prison for reporting attacks on churches despite other journalists being pardoned.

'Good Lord, deliver us from successful bishops': A call for authentic church leadership
The Bishop of Chelmsford yesterday urged God to deliver the Church of England from "successful" bishops who've just emerged, slick and shiny, from the talent pool.

11,000 civilians, soldiers executed by ISIS since last year, human rights group says
Some 11, 000 civilians and soldiers have been executed by members of the Islamic State since the establishment of a self-proclaimed caliphate last year, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

Alice Cooper: 'TV evangelism is one of Satan's greatest weapons'
Alice Cooper, the rocker who returned to Christianity in the 1980s, has warned that the devil is "very smart" and that TV evangelism is one of his "greatest weapons," according to CNS.

Saeed Abedini's wife: Iranian leader's call for prisoner exchange 'absurd, insulting'
Iran President Hassan Rouhani's remarks that he is willing to free Pastor Saeed Abedini who is serving an 8 year sentence in one of Iran's toughest prisons simply by sharing his Christian faith in exchange for 19 Iranian prisoners, is "absurd'' and an ''insulting demand''.

In Australia, abortion is just a phone call away; women can kill foetus themselves
Women in Australia who wish to obtain an abortion might soon be able to do it via a phone call with the help of abortion service provider The Tabbot Foundation.

Israeli police clash with Palestinians across West Bank
Fighting between Israeli police and Palestinians has broken out across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as a result of ongoing tensions at Temple Mount.

Mike Huckabee slams Frito-Lay for tie-up with anti-Christian activist, pro-gay promo
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee thinks it's outrageous that Frito-Lay company, which is responsible for snacks such as Cheetos, Ruffles, and Lays produced "Doritos Rainbows" in support of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Why the Palestinian flag will fly at the UN today, and why Israel is against it
The Palestinian flag is to be hoisted for the first time today on United Nations buildings.

Pope Francis told Kim Davis to 'stay strong' in private meeting
Pope Francis reportedly met privately with Kim Davis while he was in Washington on Thursday and commended her courage in refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Franklin Graham says he would not vote for a Muslim or an atheist
Franklin Graham has said he would not vote for a Muslim or an atheist in an interview with Fox Radio.

Israel: After 1,500 years, rare Christian mosaic reveals ancient city plan
The mosaic, depicting a map with streets and buildings, was exposed about two years ago in archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Sadie Robertson suffers knee, neck injuries in car accident but thanks God she's safe
"Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson believes that everything happens for a reason, and even if bad things happen, she is thankful that God is still working His miracles on people.

Georgia executes its first woman for 70 years in the face of appeals by Pope Francis
Rev Cathy Zappa, an Episcopal priest who taught Gissendaner through a prison theology programme, said Gissendaner was scared but had not wavered in her belief in God.

Corbyn: Government favours the rich and fawns on oppressors
Labour's new leader said he wanted to usher in a new, kinder politics and to boost investment in the economy so more people could thrive.

Powers struggle to agree on Syria policy as Russia is challenged to strike terror groups
Diplomats have been pursuing new ways to build a solid front against the militants.