Burmese pastors imprisoned on false charges
Two assistant pastors arrested by the Burmese (Myanmar) army last December were sentenced to prison on 27 October. The charges of unlawful association, defaming the military and spying were all…
Plot to blow up Egyptian church fails
Egyptian police have prevented a terrorist attempt to bomb a Coptic church in northeast Egypt. The Mar Girgis (St George) church in El-Arish, which was also attacked during anti-Christian violence…
Tortured North Korean pastor finds freedom in US
Life in the USA is “heaven” compared to the “hell” of North Korea, according to a pastor who fled the communist country. Choi Kwanghyuk, 55, fled North Korea several years…
Nine-day massacre kills 48 in Nigeria
A terrorist rampage in central Nigeria left 48 Christians dead in nine days in October, including many women and children. The attackers were Islamic Fulani herdsmen – responsible for hundreds…
I’m 19 and believe in creation – and that doesn’t make me a dinosaur
Creation crowd: About 1,700 Christians attended the UK Creation Mega Conference UK Creation Mega Conference, hosted by Answers in Genesis UK, at Bethel Convention Centre, West Bromwich, 26–28 October Believing…
‘Emotional’ return home for Christian exhibition
And they’re off! Some of the 4,000+ visitors to CRE 2017 arrive at Sandown Park, Esher Christian Resources Exhibition, Sandown Park, Esher 17-19 October From a lively opening featuring Eurovision…
Powerful times of prayer on a grim anniversary
Regan King of Christian Concern addressed the politics of abortion Day of prayer marking the 50th anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act, led by Intercessors for Britain, 21…