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'Jesus was a migrant too': Hungarian demonstrators protest border fence
A thousand people demonstrated in the centre of Budapest against a 100-mile fence to keep out migrants.

World powers' deal with Iran to ignite Mideast nuke arms race, officials warn
The landmark nuclear accord hammered out by Iran and major world powers is triggering a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that also steps up Russia's influence in the region, according to former and current government officials.

Extremists out to kill Muslim leader and teacher who turned to Christ in Uganda
A former sheikh in eastern Uganda who has converted to Christianity and become an evangelist has escaped death twice as Muslim extremists tried to kill him in the past two weeks.

Christians of Mosul join forces with their 'Muslim brothers' in fight against ISIS
Almost a thousand Christian in Iraq who have been affected by the Islamic State's terror campaign have joined with "Muslim brothers" to fight the Islamist extremist group, according to reports.

Christian families return to Indian village as Hindu extremists vow to kick them out
Christian families have finally returned to their village in India's Jharkhand state through the help of the police, but they are still facing threats from tribal people instigated by Hindu extremists who are still bent on banishing them away again.

Donald Trump asks FBI to probe threat as Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' bolts jail
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has asked the FBI to investigate a threatening post on Twitter that he received after he wrote a post on social media about Mexican drug lord El Chapo, who has just escaped from prison.

Anyone wearing 'burka' veil faces arrest in Chad following Boko Haram suicide attack
Authorities in Chad have cautioned that anyone wearing a full veil covering the face will be immediately arrested following the suicide bombing carried out by a fighter from Boko Haram disguised as a woman donning a burka.

Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini's release not part of Iran deal
The release of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was not secured as part of the nuclear deal agreed between the US and Iran, his wife has confirmed.

South Sudan: 'The brutality and violence is indescribable'
After years of political unrest and violence, the people of South Sudan are still forced to live in horrendous conditions, and are being driven to starvation.

Taylor Swift's act of kindness overwhelms family of young girl fighting leukaemia
Taylor Swift is a complete sweetheart when it comes to her fans. When she found out that Naomi Oakes, an 11-year-old Christian girl from San Tan Vally, Arizona was battling Leukemia and needed her help, she donated $50,000 to the girl's GoFundMe page and left her an inspiring message to boot.

Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha welcome to the world daughter No. 2, Ryan Carson
NBA star Stephen Curry is on a roll this 2015. Not only was he named the Most Valuable Player and won the NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors this year, but he also welcomed the arrival of his second daughter Ryan Carson this July.

CofE and climate change: 'Welcoming a policy' won't save the planet
The Church of England will stay invested in fossil fuel companies but with the view to pulling out later on if the big players don't listen to concerns regarding climate change.

Wedding Bible readings: Why 1 Corinthians 13 may not be the best choice, and what you could have instead
Criticising someone's choice of Bible reading at a wedding is like criticising the bride's dress or the groom's haircut.

Church of England is 'borderline racist', bishop tells Synod
There is still racism in the Church of England, according Rt Rev Stephen Cotterell.

Women Bishops one year on: The women who have broken the stained glass ceiling
It's been one year since the Church of England's General Synod voted to approve women bishops in a landmark move that some feared would cause insurmountable division.

Christian football star Tim Tebow urges Christians to take a stand for their faith
Christian football star Tim Tebow spoke during an event held at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee recently and encouraged fellow Christians to take a stand for their faith.