Jardine Malado
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Hundreds of dead baby girls found in Pakistan's garbage piles due to preference for boys, charities say
Two Pakistan-based charities have reported that hundreds of newborn babies have been found dead in garbage piles in Pakistan over the last year, with a majority of the dead infants being females due to a cultural preference for male children.
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Decision to reject adoption application of Christian couple retracted by Canadian province
The Alberta government has approved the adoption application of a Christian couple who were previously rejected because of their beliefs on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
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Indian pastor found beheaded hours after being abducted by suspected Maoist rebels
The beheaded body of a pastor was found in India's eastern Jharkhand state last week just hours after he was kidnapped by suspected Maoists.
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Court hands down fine to Algerian man for importing Christian literature and crucifixes
An Algerian court has reportedly upheld a hefty fine against a man who was convicted of importing Christian literature and crucifix-shaped keychains.
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Vacation Bible school in India shuts down following threats from Hindu nationalists
A vacation Bible school in India had to stop its operations last week after it received threats from two members of Hindu nationalist groups.
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UNESCO recommends more than a dozen "hidden Christian" sites in Japan for World Heritage status
About a dozen sites where Japanese Christians secretly practiced their faith around 400 years ago were reportedly recommended by UNESCO to be included in the World Heritage list.
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Corpse of Ugandan Christian convert desecrated by Muslim villagers
The Muslim residents of a village in eastern Uganda have been accused of desecrating the corpse of a Christian convert who was killed by unknown assailants last month after receiving threatening messages.
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Iranian court rejects appeal of four Christians convicted of running house churches
An Iranian court has turned down the appeal of four Christian converts who were sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for alleged involvement in house churches in the country.
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Pope's Swiss Guards show off new 3D printed plastic helmets
The Swiss Guards have unveiled the new 3D printed plastic helmets that will eventually replace their current ones made of metal in an effort to make the guard members more comfortable while providing protection for the pontiff.
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Fox network could pick up Tim Allen's 'Last Man Standing' following ABC cancellation
Tim Allen's hit sitcom "Last Man Standing" may be revived on Fox in the upcoming 2018-2019 TV season following its controversial cancellation from ABC.
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Donald Trump asks to open White House meetings with prayer on regular basis
Vice President Mike Pence has revealed that President Donald Trump consistently asks cabinet members to start meetings at the White House with prayer.
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Boy Scouts to switch to 'gender inclusive' name following decision to accept girls
The Boy Scouts of America has announced that it is switching to a gender inclusive name, following the decision to accept girls in its ranks.