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Meriam is free, but for many Sudanese Christians, the battle for freedom has only just begun
Meriam is free, but for many Sudanese Christians, the battle for freedom has only just begun

Meriam Ibrahim, who faced execution for being a Christian, has been released on bail. We must not forget those who are still persecuted in Sudan.

Meriam Ibrahim released on bail
Meriam Ibrahim released on bail

Sudanese authorities have released Meriam Ibrahim from police custody after several days of tense negotiations by her legal team.  

Supreme Court limits President Obama\'s power to make recess appointments
Supreme Court limits President Obama's power to make recess appointments

The Court found that three days is not long enough to be considered a recess, "thus we conclude that the President lacked the power to make the recess appointments here at issue," Justice Stephen Breyer wrote in the majority opinion.

\'Britain is becoming a more religious place, not less,\' says historian
'Britain is becoming a more religious place, not less,' says historian

British historian Simon Schama discussed the role of spirituality during a recent interview, and said that the UK is becoming more religious.

Jesus scarecrow moved by Christian Godmanchester woman who created it
Jesus scarecrow moved by Christian Godmanchester woman who created it

Jesus scarecrow moved by Christian woman who created it.

US senators ask President Obama to give Meriam Ibrahim asylum
US senators ask President Obama to give Meriam Ibrahim asylum

"There is an urgency, a dire need for US leadership."

\'How a Christian education caused me to lose my faith\'
'How a Christian education caused me to lose my faith'

Now in his 20s, Jonny Scaramanga left school with a worldview shaped by Christianity, but without a faith.

So Pope Francis is the most influential tweeter. Here are nine reasons why he\'s so popular.
So Pope Francis is the most influential tweeter. Here are nine reasons why he's so popular.

The Pope has officially been named as the most influential world leader on Twitter. Here are nine reasons why he's so popular.

TLC to debut nudist house-hunting show, \'Buying Naked\'
TLC to debut nudist house-hunting show, 'Buying Naked'

TLC to debut nudist house-hunting show, 'Buying Naked.'

R Kelly\'s transgender daughter: \'I didn\'t think it would be this big of a deal\'
R Kelly's transgender daughter: 'I didn't think it would be this big of a deal'

Jay Kelly admits to being taken aback by the amount of interest his transgender identity has generated

North Korea says Seth Rogen movie, \'The Interview,\' is an \'act of war\'
North Korea says Seth Rogen movie, 'The Interview,' is an 'act of war'

North Korea says Seth Rogen movie, 'The Interview' is an "act of war".

KFC confirms scarred girl was not kicked out; GoFundMe removes donation page
KFC confirms scarred girl was not kicked out; GoFundMe removes donation page

KFC confirms scarred girl was not kicked out; GoFundMe removes donation page.

Utah\'s gay marriage ban struck down in appeals court
Utah's gay marriage ban struck down in appeals court

Utah's gay marriage ban struck down in appeals court.

Bishop spared execution by Islamist militant with \'a good conscience\'
Bishop spared execution by Islamist militant with 'a good conscience'

A bishop kidnapped by Islamist militants in the Central African Republic has told of how he narrowly escaped being beheaded.

Militants repenting and converting in northern Nigeria
Militants repenting and converting in northern Nigeria

Christians in northern Nigeria are working with children and former insurgents who have left violent militia groups.

21 dead as Boko Haram targets World Cup supporters
21 dead as Boko Haram targets World Cup supporters

An explosion in a shopping mall in Nigeria's capital Abuja killed at least 21 as crowds gathered to watch the Nigeria v Argentina World Cup match yesterday, June 25.