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10,000 toys for children in Syria

Leicestershire churches and faith communities have donated an estimated 10,000 toys for children affected by the conflict in Syria.

Art exhibition comes from Cairo to St Paul's

An interfaith art exhibition promoting peace and compassion is coming to St Paul's Cathedral from Cairo in Egypt.

Chinese house church leader Samuel Lamb dies

One of the most well-known Christian leaders in China, Pastor Samuel Lamb, died on Saturday (Aug 3) in Guangzhou, aged 88.

Syria: Assyrian Christians told 'If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed'

According to the Assyrian International News Agency, Assyrian Christians who have fled from an area of Syria called al-Thawrah (also known as al-Tabqah), have been told by rebels, "If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed."

Minorities 'not safe in Pakistan'

Pakistan's minorities are feeling the effects of Islamic militant organisations which target them for violence, and an Islamic culture that they say makes them feel insecure.

SAT-7 wins human rights award

The Lebanese Center for Human Rights recently granted Juliana Sfeir, on behalf of SAT-7, the Human Rights Journalism Award.

Randy Travis leaves hospital after stroke

Country singer Randy Travis has left a Texas hospital and entered a physical therapy facility, his publicist said Wednesday.

Tides: First full-length studio recording from Bethel Music

The first full-length studio recording from Bethel Music releases this September.

Krish Kandiah: Adoption 'most challenging and rewarding thing'

This year's Keswick Convention heard an appeal to Christians to consider adopting a child in need of a loving home.

UK Salvation Army welcomes appointment of AndrÃ© Cox as new international leader

AndrÃ© Cox has been appointed as the next international leader and 20th General of The Salvation Army.

Uzbekistan: Violent police assault on Protestant

Police in Uzbekistan have violently physically assaulted a local Protestant, and charged him with committing an offence after he insisted on making a formal complaint about police brutality.

Fatwa against Baha'i community prompts concerns for Iran's religious minority

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has voiced concern about the future for religious minorities in Iran after a fatwa was issued against the Baha'i community.

Humanitarian situation in DRC reaching crisis point

Christian Aid has warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Anti- abortion campaigners save baby from termination

Two anti-abortion campaigners saved the life of a baby that was due to be terminated at an abortion clinic in Brighton this week.

Cross of Jesus found? [VIDEO] Archaeologists claim discovery of crucifixion relic in ancient Balatlar church by the Black Sea in Turkey

Archaeologists from Turkey believe that they have found a piece of the cross of Jesus Christ.

Charlton and Bournemouth football chaplains team up for stadium events

The grounds of Charlton Athletic and AFC Bournemouth are more used to the sound of shouting and chanting but this Christmas they'll be filled with the sound of carol singing.