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Is The Sea Of Galilee Drying Up? Water Levels At Site Of Jesus' Miracles Seriously Low
The Sea of Galilee, where Jesus performed many of his miracles, is reportedly drying up.
World Council Of Churches Voices 'Grave Concern' Over Israel Clampdown On Boycott Support
The World Council of Churches has issued a statement describing its 'grave concern' over a new law passed in Israel this week.
Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh Kidnapping: Man Arrested After He Asked For Ransom Money
According to Channel NewsAsia, the 32-year-old man was arrested after he asked Koh's family for ransom money and has been remanded in custody.
'It Is Devastating For Families': How Compassion International Is Being Forced Out Of India
There are just five days to go until Compassion India will pack up more than 500 projects in India and leave around 145,000 children without support.
World Vision Warns Of Millions At Risk In East Africa, Launches Hunger Crisis Appeal
Tens of thousands of children across East Africa could die from starvation unless the world acts soon to stop the famine affecting millions in the region, a charity has warned.
Pastor Claims He Was Blinded After Nigerian Government Security Agents Tortured Him
A Christian pastor in Nigeria says he lost his eyesight after law enforcers tortured him after accusing him of using counterfeit money, a charge he flatly denied.
Over 80 Christians Arrested In China For Worshipping At 'Illegal' House Churches
Authorities in China marked the Lunar New Year holiday on Jan. 28 by intensifying their persecution of Christians.
British Archaeologist Thinks He's Found The House Where Jesus Grew Up
The house where Jesus Christ grew up in under the care of Mary and Joseph may have been found.
Indian Government Forces Compassion International To Pull Out Of All Projects Next Week
Compassion International will withdraw all of its operations in India next week, leaving 150,000 children worse off.
This House In Nazareth May Have Been Jesus' Childhood Home, Says Archaeologist
The house where Jesus may have grow up has been uncovered in Nazareth. Archaeologist Dr Ken Dark claims that the property, which was first discovered in the 1880s, could well be the place where Jesus spent his childhood.
Two Christians Arrested In Iran, Says Human Rights Group
Two Iranian Christians have reportedly been arrested and detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, in the latest example of discrimination against Christians by the Muslim majority state.
2 Pastors Kidnapped, Stripped, Robbed, Beaten With Metal Rods In Vietnam Amid Mounting Christian Persecution
Two Christian pastors in Vietnam recently had a taste of Vietnamese-style persecution when they were kidnapped, stripped, robbed and beaten with metal rods by a group of men who they suspect were working for the police.
Church's Free Food Offering At Prayer Meeting Leads To Stampede, Killing 8, Injuring 28 Others In Zambia
All they wanted was free food, but they died getting it. Eight people were trampled to death in a stampede at a church event offering free food in poverty-stricken Zambia on Sunday. The tragedy injured 28 others.
Don't Talk About Christian Persecution, Sudan Warns Pastors
Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) have ordered senior Church leaders not to speak publicly about the persecution of Christians and the demolition of church buildings, according to Radio Tamazuj.
Now Nike Develops High-Performance Hijab In Latest Adaptation Of Clothing For Muslim Women
A high-performance hijab is being developed by Nike, the sportswear giant, for launch next year.
Bishops In The Philippines 'Overcome With Grief' After Vote Approves Capital Punishment
Catholic Bishops in the Philippines have said they are 'overcome with grief' after the House of Representatives, the lower house in Congress, overwhelmingly voted in favour of reinstating capital punishment for serious drug offences.