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Vigil for victims of attack on Christmas shoppers in Belgium

A minute’s silence and vigil were held at midday today following an attack on Christmas shoppers in the Belgian city of Liege.

Human rights groups press EU to support minority rights in South Asia

A manifesto has been presented to the European Union asking that it take action to prevent human rights abuses against minorities in South Asia.

Clinton calls for release of Iranian pastor facing execution

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on Iran to release a Christian pastor facing death due to his faith in Jesus.

A cagefighter for Christ

The Ultimate Fighting Championship's Jon "Bones" Jones is still the fighting league's light heavyweight champion after Saturday night's "UFC 140", but that doesn't mean he's forgotten Jesus is the King of Kings.

Climate deal ‘profoundly distressing’, says Christian Aid

A deal brokered in the final hours of UN climate talks in Durban at the weekend is a “betrayal of people across the world”, Christian Aid has said.

‘Respectful diversity’ key to secure future for Christians in the Middle East

A year after the Arab Spring broke out across the Middle East, Christians in the region are still anxious for a future in which they will be secure, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Last minute deal on climate change at Durban talks

After gruelling negotiations in the South African city last week, world governments have come to an agreement on climate change.

Christian Aid looks to EU to lead climate negotiations

Christian Aid is looking to the European Union to make the difference at climate talks in Durban.

Ask for more this Christmas

Why receiving may be better than giving after all

Don't go deeper into debt this Christmas

Time to cut up those credit cards?

NGOs demand tougher action on corruption

Tearfund and Christian Aid are among the NGOs calling for greater government commitment to rooting out corruption.

Consultation on gay marriage in Scotland due to close

Christian groups are urging people to respond to the Scottish Government’s public consultation on gay marriage before it closes at midnight tonight.

Spike in divorces linked to recession

The number of couples divorcing jumped 4.9 per cent last year, its highest in nearly a decade.

Christians and Occupy protesters debate ethical capitalism

Unethical backing practices come under the spotlight in Faithworks debate

New life at Christmas

“Life in Shivnagar is tough,” says Uma, who tells the story of her conversion in Tearfund’s new Nativity resource.