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After chemical weapons attack, Syria alleges US struck air base
Syrian state TV said on Monday the United States was suspected of striking an air base hours after US President Donald Trump warned of a 'big price to pay' as aid groups said dozens of people were killed by poison gas in a rebel-held town.

Bible translation project launched in DR Congo despite safety risks
A Bible translation ministry has announced that it will be starting new projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite the dangers due to tribal conflicts in the nation.

Authorities detain 4 Christians for handing out Gospel tracts in India
Indian authorities in Telangana state have reportedly detained four Christians for handing Gospel tracts during an Easter procession even though they have obtained permit to distribute flyers.

Two churches attacked by vandals in India on Easter night
Unidentified vandals have carried out two separate attacks on churches in the Diocese of Rourkela in India's Odisha state on the night of Easter Sunday.

Christian charity denounces Israel's use of firearms against Palestinians in Good Friday clash
A charity has criticized the Israeli military for its use of firearms and other weapons to disperse Palestinian protesters in Gaza on Good Friday.

Kindergarteners should be banned from wearing hijabs & headscarves, say Austria lawmakers
Lawmakers in Austria plan to establish a law that would ban young girls in kindergarten and elementary school from wearing headscarves, otherwise known as hijabs. Two right-wing parties expressed support for the move to prevent threats to its culture in the wake of the increasing number of Muslim refugees and asylum seekers in the country.
Pope Francis condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Pope Francis has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria and prayed for all who are suffering the consequences.

Britain aims to resettle poisoned Russian ex-spy in US reports Sunday Times
Britain is considering offering poisoned Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia new identities and a fresh life in the United States

Man drives van into restaurant in Germany, kills 2
A German man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a restaurant in the old city centre of Muenster in western Germany on Saturday, killing two of them before shooting himself dead

Texas megachurch pays off $10.5 million in medical debts for over 4,000 families
A $100,000 donation from a megachurch in North Texas has been used to eliminate the debt of more than 4,000 families amounting to $10.5 million.

Franklin Graham calls for Target boycott after man exposes himself to little girl in female restroom
Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked his followers to boycott Target stores after a man reportedly exposed himself to a child in the ladies restroom at one of the retailer's locations in Chicago.
Are evangelical leaders really planning to quiz Trump over Stormy Daniels?
The spokesman for a group of unofficial advisers to President Donald Trump has denied reports he is to be quizzed on his alleged relationship with adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Christian woman kidnapped by ISIS reunited with father after three years
A Christian woman from Qaraqosh, kidnapped by ISIS in 2014, has been reunited with her father who is the only surviving member of her family after three years apart.

Franklin Graham: Christians shouldn't vote for 'progressive' candidates
Franklin Graham has warned followers away from political candidates who describe themselves as 'progressives' indicating it is impossible to be a Christian and progressive.

Indian Christians charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out tracts during Easter procession
Four Indian Christians have been charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out Christian tracts during an Easter procession.

Christian rugby star Israel Folau could be banned from New Zealand for saying gay people are going to 'hell'
Australian rugby star and devout Christian Israel Folau could be banned from entering New Zealand amid the fallout after he said gay people are going to hell.