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Egypt: Christians endure crucifixions: 'More blood will be shed,' Says Expert

24 Aug 2012
There are disturbing reports coming out of Egypt that hardline Muslim Brotherhood supporters are crucifying opponents of President Mohamed Morsi, creating a panic within religious minority communities. Several Middle East news agencies are confirming reports that…

Lebanon/Syria: Deadly fighting over Syria grips north Lebanon

24 Aug 2012
Seven people have been killed and more than 70 wounded after fighting in northern Lebanon between two Muslim communities divided over Syria. Street battles between Sunnis and Alawites in the city of Tripoli continued for a…

Nepal: Christians and Muslims must 'leave or risk attack'

24 Aug 2012
Hindu extremists in Nepal have threatened to attack Christians and Muslims unless they leave the country. Members of the Nepal Defence Army (NDA) made threatening phone calls to several senior church figures and issued leaflets threatening…

Pakistan: Christian homes torched, churches attacked after jailing girl

24 Aug 2012
Christians from the UK will be meeting outside the Pakistani High Commission in London on Wednesday to protest the arrest of an 11-year-old girl for blasphemy. The girl, named in reports as Rimsha Masih, has Down's…