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Egypt: Imprisoned Christian journalist who converted from Islam goes on hunger strike

A high-profile Christian journalist in Egypt, imprisoned and tortured for converting from the Muslim faith, is reported to have begun a hunger strike in prison.

Fifteen Indians blinded after surgery with suspected infected tools

Fifteen Indians lost their sight after a doctor used suspected infected equipment to remove cataracts at a free eye surgery camp.

Church leaders' outrage at Eric Garner killing verdict

Astonishment and anger expressed at grand jury's decision not to charge officer.

Rick Warren on Roman Catholicism: 'We have more in common than what divides us'

Saddleback pastor risks the wrath of conservatives by attempting to build bridges with Catholics.

You've heard of foodbanks... now 'Treebanks' are giving poor families Christmas trees

A pioneering project in Cambridgeshire is helping spread some seasonal cheer.

Church of Scotland: Will online outreach help ailing attendance figures?

Moderator says it needs to include those who relate electronically as well as those who attend.

'Black lives and brown lives matter as much as white lives.' New York Mayor speaks as Eric Garner protests continue

Protesters swarmed streets to denounce a New York grand jury's decision to spare a white police officer from criminal prosecution in the choking death of an unarmed black man.

Philippines: Thousands evacuate, shelter in churches as typhoon Hagupit advances

Tens of thousands of people fled coastal villages and landslide-prone areas in the central Philippines.

Kenya: Christians urged to leave northern region following spate of terrorist attacks

Kenyan trade unions have urged non-Muslim public sector workers including teachers and doctors to leave the country's lawless northern region.

Church pastor James Tripp Battle killed in triple murder in Florida; Manhunt underway

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the church's nursery and children's director Amber Avalos was found dead at a residence at 1208 67th St NW in Bradenton along with a third victim, identified as Denise Potter.

Tyler Perry's girlfriend Gelila Bekele gives birth to baby boy Aman; Perry is thankful to God for becoming a father

Tyler Perry and his girlfriend Gelila Bekele have welcomed the arrival of their baby boy over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Facebook friends could have saved a 1-year-old's life, says devastated mother

Facebook friends could have saved a 1-year-old's life

Sadie Robertson offers another sneak peak at her new 2015 prom dress collection with Sherri Hill

Obama faces new immigration challenge after 17 states file lawsuit

US President Barack Obama faces a federal lawsuit after 17 states filed a case in a federal court on Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of his executive actions on immigration.

Duggar family ask for prayers for Josh and Anna after pregnancy news

The "19 Kids & Counting" family reached out to fans via their Facebook page, and asked for prayers and support.