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Church Without Freedom and Rights: What awaits evangelical churches in the occupied territories of Ukraine?
According to this law, 'the creation of a sect and expansion of sectarianism' is forbidden and subject to persecution.
Last chance? Theresa May wins Brexit assurances from EU on eve of crucial vote
Brexiteers in May's party have accused her of surrendering to the EU and it was not clear if the assurances she agreed would be enough.
World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The World Council of Churches was today mourning the death of the Rev Norman Tendis, one of the 157 people killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.
New paper to help evangelicals speak with confidence about Christian view of sexuality
The European Evangelical Alliance has produced a new paper to help Christians in living out their beliefs in the face of an increasingly liberal view of sexuality across Europe.
Fears of more attacks against India's Christians ahead of elections
Weeks before millions of Indians head to the polls in the world's largest democratic election, Release International has warned that attacks on the country's Christians are likely to increase.
Asia Bibi's daughter begs for her to leave Pakistan
The daughter of Asia Bibi has made a heartfelt appeal for her mother to be allowed to leave Pakistan after being freed from death row for blasphemy.
US says religious freedom in China could boost trust in Taiwan
'If they want to build some confidence in Taiwan, they should give religious freedom to their own people.'
Teacher who told student to wipe off Ash Wednesday cross apologises
A teacher in Utah has apologized to a fourth-grade student whom she ordered to remove the ash cross that was on his forehead for Ash Wednesday.
More civilians flee Islamic State's Syria enclave, delaying final assault
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) paused military operations against Islamic State (IS) militants holed up in the group's final enclave in eastern Syria, expecting more civilians to be evacuated from the area on Saturday, an SDF official said.
Two American Mormons being deported from Russia under anti-evangelism laws
Kole Brodowski and another unidentified volunteer were arrested while they were teaching English at a church in southern Russia.
The role of business in creating an equal world
Across the world tens of millions women work in insecure, poor and precarious conditions, with limited employment rights or social protection and few opportunities to advance.
Without vaccine, hundreds of children die in Madagascar measles outbreak
Measles cases are on the rise globally, including in wealthy nations such as the United States and Germany.
UN religious freedom expert seeks visit to China's Xinjiang
Facing growing international opprobrium for what it calls re-education and training centres, China has stepped up diplomatic efforts to fend off censure.
Another win for Christian baker Jack Phillips after transgender cake lawsuit is dropped
Colorado has announced they are dropping their litigation against Christian baker Jack Phillips for his refusing on religious grounds to make a transgender cake.
North Korea rebuilds part of missile site as Bolton warns of more sanctions
North Korea has restored part of a rocket test site it began to dismantle after pledging to do so in a first summit with US president Donald Trump last year,
Nigeria counts the cost of terrorism: 205 dead in February
A total of 205 people died in the attacks launched by Boko Haram and Fulani militants.