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Imprisoned And Beaten For Being A Christian: Life Under ISIS In Iraq
Imprisoned And Beaten For Being A Christian: Life Under ISIS In Iraq

Ismail was just 14 when Islamic State overran Bartella, a Christian majority village in the Nineveh Plains just nine miles from Mosul, where he and his mother lived.

Putin Praises Christians For Reviving Ethical And Moral Values Of Russia
Putin Praises Christians For Reviving Ethical And Moral Values Of Russia

Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised Christians for their contribution to national life in a message released for the Orthodox Christmas celebrations on Saturday.

Jerusalem Attacker \'Was ISIS Supporter\'
Jerusalem Attacker 'Was ISIS Supporter'

The Jerusalem attacker had 'all the signs' of being an ISIS attacker, Israel's Prime Minister has said.

Syrian Regime Will Negotiate On 'Everything' Says Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his government is ready to negotiate on "everything" in proposed peace talks in Kazakhstan.

Jesus\' Mother Mary Shown in \'Muslim Attire\' in Italy Church Nativity Scene, Drawing Nationwide Backlash
Jesus' Mother Mary Shown in 'Muslim Attire' in Italy Church Nativity Scene, Drawing Nationwide Backlash

In what one critic called an act of "madness," an Italian priest set up a "Muslim Nativity scene" in his church last Christmas, Religion News reported.

Dad Credits Prayer and Divine Intervention As His 5-Month-Old Baby Gets Life-Saving Transplant From Adult Donor
Dad Credits Prayer and Divine Intervention As His 5-Month-Old Baby Gets Life-Saving Transplant From Adult Donor

Divine intervention just in time for Christmas saved the life of a five-month-old infant who desperately needed a liver transplant.

\'God Moving in a Powerful Way\' in China As Even Government-Controlled Churches See Unprecedented Growth
'God Moving in a Powerful Way' in China As Even Government-Controlled Churches See Unprecedented Growth

A Christian revival is shaking up China, causing dramatic, unprecedented changes.

Florida Shooting Suspect \'Believed He Was Being Influenced By ISIS\'
Florida Shooting Suspect 'Believed He Was Being Influenced By ISIS'

"Santiago was having terroristic thoughts and believed he was being influenced by ISIS (the Islamic State militant group,)" Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley told the news conference.

Man Accused Of Killing 5 At Fort Lauderdale Was Iraq War Veteran
Man Accused Of Killing 5 At Fort Lauderdale Was Iraq War Veteran

The man who opened fire in Fort Lauderdale, killing five people, months after he showed up at an FBI office behaving erratically is an Iraq war veteran. Police have not ruled out terrorism.

2-Year-Old Girl Wakes Up Her Mom to Tell Her Jesus Is Coming Back

This two-year-old girl knows something far beyond her years to comprehend—but she's said it: Jesus Christ is coming back.

Virgin Mary Painting \'Sheds Tears\'; Believers Say It\'s a Warning Sign of a Catastrophic Event
Virgin Mary Painting 'Sheds Tears'; Believers Say It's a Warning Sign of a Catastrophic Event

It's not the first time that an inanimate statue or painting of a religious figure was reported to have displayed lifelike actions. But when a painting of the Virgin Mary shed tears at the Church of the Holy Archangel Michael near Skopje, Macedonia earlier last year, people are calling it a miracle.

10 Stunning Photos Of Christians Celebrating The Feast Of The Epiphany Around The World
10 Stunning Photos Of Christians Celebrating The Feast Of The Epiphany Around The World

Today marks the celebration of the Epiphany. Across the world, particularly in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, the day is a time of fervent, colourful celebration and display.

Attacks On Nigerian Christians Spark National Day Of Mourning
Attacks On Nigerian Christians Spark National Day Of Mourning

The Christian Association of Nigeria is calling for this Sunday to be marked as a national day of mourning for Christians killed by Muslim Fulani terrorists in Southern Kaduna State.

Evangelical Pastor Sentenced To Over Two Years In Prison In China
Evangelical Pastor Sentenced To Over Two Years In Prison In China

House church pastor Yang Hua, also known as Li Guozhi, was sentenced in Guizhou province on a charge of "divulging state secrets", according to China Aid.

Missing Chibok Schoolgirl Kidnapped By Boko Haram Found With Baby In Nigeria
Missing Chibok Schoolgirl Kidnapped By Boko Haram Found With Baby In Nigeria

The girl, identified as Rakiya Abubkar Gali, had a six-month-old baby with her, a spokesperson said, and was discovered while soldiers were investigating suspected members of Boko Haram.

How A Christian Ministry Is Reaching Out To Trafficked North Korean Women
How A Christian Ministry Is Reaching Out To Trafficked North Korean Women

Women from North Korea are being trafficked across the border into north-east China and face abuse and exploitation – but a Christian ministry is reaching out to help them.