Published: 11:00 GMT Daylight Time - Friday 15 April 2011
Barnabas weekly newsletter 15 April 2011
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Muslim gang leader accused of terrorising Christian villagers in Egypt
A Muslim gang leader has been accused of terrorising Christians in two Egyptian villages, attacking homes, extorting money, raping women and kidnapping children for ransom.
Chinese government uses "mafia-type violence" against Christians
A new report shows that the Chinese government is employing tactics including "mafia-type violence" in its ongoing campaign against the country's Christians.
Fears that university has been infiltrated by Islamic extremists
Westminster University students have elected a new student union president with links to an Islamist group that advocates the establishment of an Islamic state.
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