First integration law in German history will facilitate refugees to live and work in the country, if they learn about language and culture.

The legislation outlaws paying for sex, imposes fines for clients, and overturns the existing ban on solicitation. It is the fifth country in Europe to adopt this model. Christians in Europe welcome the decision. 

A group moved to Germany without permission. Interior Minister says the refugees abused Czech solidarity and announces tougher measures.

Bishoy Garas was jailed in September 2012 for offensive Facebook posts found on a fake page opened in his name.

Cases of conversion in Malaysia have been plagued by official dissension and charges of apostasy by Muslim authorities challenging verdicts by secular courts in Sharia tribunals.

The Italian Evangelical Alliance “welcomes the decision”, because the law “made it very difficult, if not impossible, to obtain the authorization to open a new worship place.”

“An agreement that would be tantamount to a blanket return of any foreigners to a third country is not consistent with European law”, representative says.

Why Einstein’s theory of relativity is actually a powerful argument for absolute truth.

The distribution of literature by three Baptist Christians could be considered a picket. 

Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) is seeking to impose similar restrictions on the porn industry as are imposed on the gambling industry .

Expert Steve Lowisz on how social media affect journalism, education, law enforcement and other areas of society.

Scotland becomes the final part of the United Kingdom to introduce anti-trafficking laws. Human trafficking is now a specific offence, and the punishment for offenders increases to a maximum life sentence.

“We appeal to all African societies to welcome migrants and refugees fleeing persecution.” Migration, corruption and relations between Christians and Muslims were discussed in the fifth ABLI conference, in Malawi. 

Evangelical groups fear “legitimisation of persecution”. 3,000 Baptist churches write to Putin: “If the country’s laws are in conflict with the Bible… Christians will always take the biblical position”.

One of the principles of Christianity is that the law must be obeyed, although we will see that there are a number of exceptions to this rule.

“Right-to-die bill” was rejected by 330 votes to 118, in the first vote on the assited dying in almost 20 years.

Anglican leader Justin Welby and the UK Evangelical Alliance “strongly oppose” euthanasia. Former Prime minister Gordon Brown argues palliative is the solution.

Government will ask 12,000 firms to prove they do not have trafficked workers in their supply chains. 

“No one shall attempt to change or convert someone from one religion to another”, the new Constitution draft says. Christians and Muslims have raised serious objections.

If attacks were to recur, would it not be appropriate to ask the LGBT community not to hide, and to speak up in defence of freedom of expression and conscience for every citizen? 

Greece accepted the negotiation of a third bailout and immediate structural reforms. Parlamentarians of Syriza say the “deal is unacceptable”, and define it as a “coup.”

The court ruled 5-4 in favour of the decision to allow same-sex marriage anywhere in the US. Obama said it is "a victory for America".
 

LGBT groups use Ireland’s referendum to put pressure on the government. Pro-family activists ask politicians to protect traditional marriage. 

Banning Christian university graduates from practising law over opposition to homosexuality isn't legal, rules Canadian court.

President Komorowski lost much support in the first round, and will need a second round against Andrzej Duda, who came first.