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Freedom of Belief Day: 4 reasons religious liberty still matters
Today, October 27, is International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day, an occasion to celebrate freedom where it exists and raise awareness of where it's sorely lacking. Here are four reasons freedom of belief matters for all across the world, religious or otherwise.
Bishop of Coventry warns of mass rape and 'deep human tragedy' in Myanmar
The Bishop of Coventry joined calls for the UK government to step up its response to the crisis in Myanmar on Thursday as he warned women and girls were being systematically raped.
Christian pastor and her family arrested in China for preaching in public park
A female church pastor, her daughter and her three year old grandson have reportedly been arrested In south-east China for public preaching, charged with violating the country's restrictions on religion.
Revealed: Lost Vatican documents condemn communism, a 'false religion without God'
Lost 'condemnations' of communism prepared for the Second Vatican Council in 1962 but later discarded have been made available to the public for the first time in an English translation by the religious affairs website LifeSiteNews.
'Exodus in the Middle East unrivalled since the days of Moses': Vice President Mike Pence blasts Christian persecution in 8 quotes
Vice President Mike Pence used his speech at the In Defense of Christians solidarity dinner to announce the US would bypass the United Nations in aid to the Middle East, giving directly to faith-based groups on the ground.
The Balfour Declaration at 100: Britain's promise to Israelis and Palestinians still hasn't been kept
On this anniversary, we should not simply look back at Britain's own historical responsibility to the Holy Land. More importantly we should look forward to how, in light of that responsibility, we may help to ensure that the next generation of Israelis and Palestinians grow up in peace and dignity.
Religious Freedom: Five countries where Christians face terrible persecution
Tomorrow is international religious freedom day. Here we look at five of the worst offenders against religious freedom in the world.
North Korea Day of Prayer offers message of hope for Christians in pariah state
North Korea continues to imprison, execute and torture Christians but opportunities are opening to weaken the totalitarian regime's grip, politicians, religious leaders and religious freedom charities heard on Wednesday.
VP Mike Pence says US will bypass UN and give US aid directly to Christians in Iraq
Mike Pence is promising to bypass the United Nations and give aid directly to beleaguered Christian communities in Iraq, vowing the days of minimal support filtering down to persecuted believers 'are over'.
Hotline to the heavens? Pope Francis to call International Space Station
The Pope is today set to reach out to the six astronauts on the International Space Station.
OnePlus 5T specs rumors: Leaked teaser image, company listing confirms big design change
The most recent leak shows another render of OnePlus 5T, bolstering rumors that the company is following Samsung and Apple's footsteps in their pursuit of bezel-less, full-screen displays.
Heroic Iraqi priest refuses to leave as a new battle starts, weeks after ISIS' defeat
A senior Iraqi priest is refusing to leave his town as opposing armies assembled for battle.
Christianity is banned in Saudi Arabia. Will promised reforms make a difference?
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has declared his intention of returning the country to a 'moderate Islam'.
Samsung Galaxy J7 catches fire mid-Air on Jet Airways
Samsung has not released an official statement regarding the incident yet. But the company is already in touch with authorities looking into the matter and will be up for further comments only once the situation is investigated thoroughly.
HTC U11 Plus release rumors: Device not launching on Nov. 2?
While most reports claim that the HTC U11 Plus will be the highlight of the Nov. 2 event, prolific leaker Evan Blass says the oaccasion is actually for the mid-end HTC U11 Life. Meanwhile, its specifications were recently spotted on the benchmarking website GeekBench alongside the HTC U11 Plus, clarifying the features of the phone.
iPhone 9 release, price rumors: Cheaper 2018 device to feature Face ID and OLED display?
The iPhone maker's decision is apparently due to its sluggish sales in China. By offering a lower cost model, it is hoping to boost its market share in the country.