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India PM speech on religious tolerance sparks debate
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent speech on religious tolerance have sparked debate amongst various personalities in India.

20 Indian Christians claim they were detained and beaten by police
The group said they were mistreated by police while on a mission trip in northern India.

Turkey closes border to Syrian refugees
Syrians who are looking to find safe refuge in Turkey will find that they are no longer allowed to enter the country.

Thailand's new cardinal sees secularism as 'face of the devil'
The newly dedicated Cardinal of Bangkok has no nice words for secularism as he begins his new ministry.

Growing Christian presence in Colombian revolutionary group
There is a growing presence of Christians in a Colombian revolutionary group, a preacher close to the organisation said.

Pope Francis to kidnapped Assyrian Christians: 'We don't forget you'
Pope Francis led thousands in silent prayer for those persecuted for their faith in Syria and Iraq.

There's no afterlife, says man who 'died' twice
"It was all just black", according to a Swedish atheist who experienced clinical death twice in one year.

Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to repair Mount Zion cemeteries
Mount Zion's Christians and Muslims have been targeted by hate crimes, but a group of interfaith volunteers is standing against the intolerance.

'Jesus Christ' banned when ordering from Marks and Spencer... but 'Jihad' is ok
Customers ordering flowers online from Marks & Spencer can use words such as "jihad", Buddha and Allah in messages.

Victor Barnard: Fugitive US pastor accused of sexually assaulting young girls arrested in Brazil
Brazilian police have arrested a fugitive self-styled church leader wanted in Minnesota for allegedly sexually assaulting dozens of young girls, a police spokeswoman said on Saturday.

Would Jesus vote?
Gillan Scott on Saturday's Faith in Politics event in London.

Syria: Islamic State releases 19 Christians, more than 200 still captive
Islamic State released 19 Assyrian Christian captives in Syria on Sunday after processing them through a sharia court, a monitoring group which tracks the conflict said.

'Jihadi John' connected to failed London Underground bombers, say government papers
Islamist militant Mohammed Emwazi, identified as 'Jihadi John', was a member of a network in contact with one of the men convicted of trying to bomb the London Underground in 2005.

100,000 children affected by benefit sanctions - how Britain is still going hungry
About 100,000 children were affected by benefit sanctions last year, according to a new report which says people are still going hungry in modern Britain.

Satanist leader: We don't subscribe to the Judeo-Christian concept of evil or Satan
Satanist leader says their group is criticized mainly by those who have preconceived notions about Satan

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi could face death sentence
The Saudi blogger Raif Badawi who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes over accusations he insulted Islam could now be put on trial for apostasy resulting in a death sentence.