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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.
ISIS Supporters Vow To Make New Year 'Mayhem' As It Tells 'Disbelieving Dogs' To 'Prepare Your Coffins'
ISIS supporters are reportedly calling on radicals to commit lone wolf attacks over the New Year as they vowed to turn celebrations into "mayhem".
Meet Uganda's Millionaire-Making Farmer
In a region of northern Uganda where an estimated 90 per cent of people survive on subsistence farming, Acaye Genesis has a dream.
Franklin Graham And Pastor Paula White Among Christian Clergy To Pray At Donald Trump Inauguration
A record number of Christian and Jewish clergy are to lead prayers at the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Brutal Rise In Persecution Of Christians Around The World Forecast In New Report
A shocking rise in violent persecution of Christians is forecast for next year by the charity Release International.
Prominent Christian Human Rights Lawyer Vanishes Into Custody In China
A prominent Christian human rights lawyer in China has disappeared after being summoned to a police station, according to the charity China Aid.
Terrorists Fire Mortar Shells in Christian District in Damascus on Christmas Day
People celebrating Christmas in Damascus, Syria faced a terrifying ordeal when three mortar shells exploded close to a French hospital on Sunday.
ISIS Beheads Elderly Prisoner Accused of Being a 'Wizard'
A ginger-beared ISIS fanatic, who is known as the "Red Beard," has ordered the beheading of an elderly prisoner after accusing him of being a "wizard" and a "practitioner of magic."