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‘7 Killed, 21 Young People Kidnapped’: Boko Haram Targets Christians Again in Cameroon

The Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group has attacked mainly-Christian villages in far North Cameroon, killing 7 people and kidnapping 21 children and young adults...

No Christians Allowed: Muslim UN Officials Block Syrian Christian Refugees from Getting Help

LONDON – Christian Syrian refugees have told CBN News that they have been blocked from getting help from the United Nations Refugee Agency, the...

Chinese Pastors Gathered for ‘Unity in Christianity’ Event Arrested and Interrogated by Police

Underground or unregistered churches are technically illegal in the country, and are thus often subject to raids and other forms of intimidation by local authorities.

Iranian Christian Maryam Naghash Zargaran Released After 4 Years in Prison

The former children's music teacher and volunteer at an orphanage was jailed for "harming national security".

More and More Indonesians Are Turning to Christ

Many Indonesians are turning to Christ despite rise of radical Islam, says pastor.

Coptic’s Family Convinced That He Was Tortured to Death

Police have said he hanged himself but his family are sure he was tortured because of his faith.

Egypt: New Soldier Recruit Killed Because He Was Christian

The Egyptian army told Joseph’s family that he died of an epileptic seizure, but 3 men are in custody following his death.

Religious affairs minister in Sudan signals freedom of religion

In another sign that Islamist elements hostile to Christianity in Sudan could be reined in, the minister of religious affairs has reiterated that Christian...

Muslim Driver Saves Eight Christians from al-Shabaab Attack

A Muslim driver has saved the lives of eight Christians workers after boldly refusing to obey the commands of an Islamist militant group. The incident...

ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions

DAKAR, Senegal — An affiliate of the Islamic State in Nigeria has claimed responsibility for the execution of 11 people, saying the killings were...