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Defiant U.S. Prosecutor Fired By Trump Administration
A prominent U.S. prosecutor said the Trump administration fired him on Saturday after he refused to step down, adding a discordant note to what is normally a routine changing of top attorneys when a new president takes office.
Man Faces 10-year Sentence After Scaling White House Fence
An intruder carrying a backpack was arrested after scaling a fence around the White House and entering the grounds, the U.S. Secret Service said on Saturday, in the latest breach of security at the president's official residence.
Jordan Soldier Who Shot Israeli Schoolchildren Freed After End Of Sentence
A Jordanian soldier who was convicted of killing seven Israeli school girls two decades ago has been released from prison after serving his sentence, family sources said on Sunday.
At Least 40 Killed In Damascus Bombing Targeting Shi'ites
A double bomb attack targeting Shi'ite pilgrims in Damascus killed at least 40 Iraqis and wounded 120 more who were going to pray at a nearby shrine, the Iraqi foreign ministry said.
Going To Church Dangerous In Mexico As Christians Face Persecution From Criminal Drug Cartels
In Mexico, people go to church at their own risk.
Islamic Jihadists Urge Muslim Migrants To Marry Christian Women To Spread Islam As Part of Campaign to Reconquer Spain
An Islamic jihadist group is pushing a campaign to further spread Islam in Spain with the ultimate objective of re-conquering the European country by urging migrant Muslim men to marry local Christian women.
Tomb Of Jonah In Mosul Shows ISIS Preserving Artefacts To Sell For Loot
Extensive excavations by Islamic State militants under Mosul's ancient Mosque of Jonah show they took care to preserve artifacts for loot, a local archaeologist said, in sharp contrast to their public desecration of antiquities.
Pope To Make Four-Day Visit To Colombia in September
Pope Francis will visit Colombia in September, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Friday, stopping in Bogota, Medellin, Villavicencio and Cartagena during a four-day trip.
Pro-Lifers 'Horrified' By 'Sick' Decision Of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau To Donate $650-M To Help Fund Abortions
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was roundly denounced by pro-life advocates after he pledged to donate $650 million to finance projects that will partly fund abortions worldwide.
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.