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Human Rights Lawyer Who Disappeared Into Custody In China Is Released
The Christian human rights lawyer who disappeared into police custody in China, arousing fears for his safety, has been released.
One Christian Died For Their Faith Every Six Minutes In 2016
'Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world.'
Dozens Murdered By Gunman In New Year Nightclub Terror In Turkey
A lone gunman opened fire on New Year revelers at a packed nightclub on the shores of Istanbul's Bosphorus waterway on Sunday killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners.
Catholic Faith Declining in Brazil? Survey Shows Church Lost 9 Million Followers From 2014 to 2016
The towering Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro is apparently seeing a new picture of Brazil, one that may not bode well for the Roman Catholic Church.
At least 25 Dead In Biggest Baghdad Bombs In Months
Two bombs claimed by Islamic State killed 25 people in central Baghdad on Saturday, as fighting intensified in the northern city of Mosul where government forces are trying to rout the jihadists from their last major stronghold in the country.
Yazidi Woman Held For Two Years By ISIS Escapes As Iraqi Forces Advance Into Mosul
A Yazidi woman held captive by Islamic State militants for more than two years managed to escape when Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul and provided information that helped them retake a neighbourhood of the city, Iraqi commanders said.
The Forgotten Christians Who Faced Brutal Persecution In 2016
Religious persecution has deteriorated rapidly across the globe, that was the conclusion of a US State Department report published in August.
Incredible Escape By Yazidi Woman From Islamic State After Being Held For Two Years In Iraq
A Yazidi woman held captive by Islamic State militants for more than two years managed to escape when Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul.
34 Christians Die, Over 100 Taken Ill After Drinking Tainted Liquor on Christmas Day in Pakistan
What was intended to be a joyous celebration of Christmas turned into a nightmare in Pakistan when at least 34 Christian partygoers died after drinking tainted home-made liquor.
Chinese Control Over Religion In Tibet To Increase
The Communist Party's control over religion in Tibet can only increase, the region's top official was quoted as saying on Thursday, vowing to step up efforts to expose the "sinister intentions" of exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Russia Refuses To Expel US Diplomats As Vengeance Against Obama
Russia will expel 35 US diplomats and ban American diplomatic staff from using its building in Moscow in retaliation against Obama's equivalent action against Russsian staff in Washington, according to local news reports.
Pressure On Chinese Catholics To Come Under Beijing Control
Chinese Catholics are under pressure to distance themselves from the Vatican and come under Beijing's influence.
Cold War II: Obama Evicts 35 Russian Agents After Election Hacking
President Barack Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian suspected spies and imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence agencies on Thursday over their involvement in hacking US political groups in the 2016 presidential election.
UK Defends Israel Against Kerry's Attack
Britain scolded US Secretary of State John Kerry for describing the Israeli government as the "most right-wing in Israeli history", a move that aligns Prime Minister Theresa May more closely with President-elect Donald Trump.
45,000 Hindus Pay Homage to Baby Jesus in Indian State Where Dozens of Christians Were Brutally Killed 8 Years Ago
As a sign of respect and unity to their Christian brothers and sisters, around 45,000 Hindus paid tribute to baby Jesus in Bhubaneshwar, capital of the State of Odisha, India on Christmas Day.
Billy Graham Cautions Against Christians Trying To Predict The Specific Date Of Jesus' Return
Billy Graham has advised Christians to steer clear of trying to predict an exact date for the return of Jesus.