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College professor accused of 'outrageous bias' for failing Christian student
A college professor in the US has been accused of "outrageous bias and outright hostility" after allegedly failing a student for refusing to argue against her religious beliefs in a number of essays.
'There is great fear in the air': What's happening in Burundi?
Riots have erupted in Burundi's capital over the president's decision to stand for a third electoral term, raising fears that violence could become ethnicised.
Is this what Jesus would have looked like as a boy?
Not much is known about Jesus as a young boy, but Italian police have created a digital image of what they claim he would have looked like.
Does religion cause violence?
Often, yes â but we have to make sure it doesn't, Matt Rowley tells Mark Woods.
Justin Welby: The most common feature of Anglicanism is persecution
The most common feature of Anglicanism worldwide is being persecuted, the Archbishop of Canterbury said last night. But Christians also need to take measures against their own tendencies towards violence.
Surprised by Joyce: How Joyce Meyer (more or less) won over the Brits
The most common reaction to seeing Joyce Meyer's name on the speaker's bill for the HTB Leadership Conference seemed to be bemusement, but she won people round, writes Carey Lodge.
Salvation Army defends unpaid work placements as protesters picket headquarters
The Salvation Army has hit back over criticisms of its role in providing unpaid work placements.
Political engagement can't stop on polling day
Even though we may be tired of electioneering, Christians need to take a longer term view, writes Nola Leach.
Former Mars Hill pastor apologises for 'mistakes' over church planting donations
Turner has denied any deliberate wrongdoing by the church but says it should have communicated better.
A move towards unity? Church heads consider a common date for Easter
A proposal to unify the date of Easter for all Christian churches is currently being studied.
Rick Warren's 'The Daniel Plan' named Christian Book of the Year
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren's weight loss book The Daniel Plan: 40 days to a healthier life, co-written with doctors Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman, was named the Christian Book of the Year at an award ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee last night.
The Confused Christian's Guide to the British General Election
The equation of Christianity with one particular political position is always a disaster, so how should we vote?
Obama seeks to reassure Gulf allies over Iran nuclear deal
The US president is expected to make a renewed push for a region-wide defence system.
Prince will play Baltimore in Freddie Gray tribute
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince will perform a special concert in Baltimore on Sunday.
Election: Cameron and Miliband desperate to break deadlock on final day of campaigning
Polls show the two main parties level, with neither likely to form a majority government.
Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini's 35th birthday wish is for revival in America
US citizen Pastor Saeed Abedini will celebrate his birthday, Thursday, May 7, in his Iranian jail cell.