Shianee Mamanglu-Regala
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2015 was worst year yet for persecution of Christians mostly in Muslim nations, says Open Doors report
The year 2015 was the worst year for Christians in modern history due to "unprecedented, spreading and intensifying" level of exclusion, discrimination and violence, according to the 2016 World Watch List released by Open Doors USA, a watchdog group that advocates for Christians.
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'Unprecendented' number of Muslims in Syria embracing Jesus after witnessing God's miracles â Christian Aid Mission
Syrian Muslims are embracing Jesus and joining Christianity after witnessing God's miracles, according to the Christian Aid Mission.
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China bans depictions of 'abnormal sexual relationships,' including gay characters, on TV shows
In a bid to clampdown on "vulgar, immoral and unhealthy content," China government has reportedly banned depictions of gay people on television.
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German Parliament defends pork ban in public menus so as not to offend Muslims
The German Parliament have reportedly rejected a proposal that would have allowed pork to remain in the menus of public cafeteria as well as schools and kindergartens.
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U.S. drones rain bombs on Islamist training camp in Somalia, killing over 150 militants in surprise attack
A surprise bomb attack by U.S drones on an Islamist training camp in Somalia Sunday has killed more than 150 members, including two alleged top commanders of the al-Shabaab militant group, according to reports.
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Pope Francis sees 'Arab invasion' bringing positive changes to Europe, enhancing it
Pope Francis has described the influx of migrants into Europe as an "Arab invasion'' that could bring about change and enhance the continent for the better.
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Bangladesh may drop Islam as state religion amid Islamist attacks against minorities
Amid a spate of attacks against people of other faiths, Bangladesh is reportedly considering abandoning Islam as its official religion.
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U.S. deploying nuke-capable B-52 bombers to join fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq
America will be sending nuclear capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East to fight the extremist group Islamic State (ISIS), according to defence officials.
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Nanny who says Allah 'ordered' her to cut off girl's head faces Russia murder charge
An Uzbek babysitter who confessed to the crime of decapitating a four-year old girl under her care because she was "ordered'' by Allah to carry out the grisly killing, has been formally charged with murder in the case, according to reports.
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Massive power outage hits Syria after rocket attack despite ceasefire agreement
A massive power outage hit Syria on Thursday but latest reports say that electricity is gradually being restored across the country following a fault caused by a rocket attack.
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Many Christian churches in U.S. want to help refugees but fear doing so â survey
A new survey indicated that many Christian churches in the United States are more than willing to lend a hand to refugees and foreigners but are also afraid to risk engaging them.
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Actor George Clooney urges U.S. to adopt Germany's open-door policy on migrants
American actor/director George Clooney suggested that the United States should emulate Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel's open door policy to migrants fleeing war in the Middle East.