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Bibles for Mideast Housing Facility for Women Firebombed By Suspected Islamist Militants; 2 Seriously Hurt
A housing facility for women working for Bibles for Mideast, an underground Bible-distributing ministry in the region, was attacked on Nov. 18 by suspected bomb-throwing Islamist militants, triggering a massive fire and seriously injuring two women.

Transforming Lives: How Alpha Has Reached 28,000 Young People With The Gospel In Kenya
A recent initiative has seen the Alpha course's reach massively increased â in Kenya. It's all down to a partnership with child sponsorship charity Compassion International.

In Northern Iraq, Persecuted Yazidis Risk Everything To Flee ISIS
ISIS has systematically killed, captured and enslaved thousands of Yazidis, whose beliefs combine elements of several ancient Middle Eastern religions and are regarded by Islamic State as devil-worshippers.

Fidel Castro Dies Aged 90
Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied US efforts to topple him, died on Friday.

Turkey's Only Christian Mayor Removed From Her Post as Part of Government Crackdown
The Islamist government of Turkey recently ousted its only Christian female mayor emid the continuing massive purging of politicians and officials in the country on the orders of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the failed coup attempt against him earlier this year.

ISIS Encouraged Muslims to Betray Christians, Bishop Says
The Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group has not only destroyed buildings and entire cities in the Middle East but also strained relations between Muslims and Christians in the areas it conquered, according to a bishop from the United States.

Christians in Iraq Seeks to Keep Records of ISIS Crimes Before Cleaning Up
Christians from Iraq are leading efforts to document the atrocities and destruction left by the Islamic State (ISIS) in their homeland to make sure that the Muslim militants will be held accountable for their crimes someday.

Remains of Pilgrims' First Settlement in America Unearthed, Revealing Site of First Thanksgiving
American archaeologists have turned back the hands of time.

Christianity At Risk In Vietnam Amid Restrictions On Religious Freedom
Religious freedom in Vietnam is at serious risk following the passing of the country's first ever Law on Belief and Religion last week.

Targeted By ISIS And Used As Human Shields: The Brutal Reality For Iraq's Families Caught In The Line Of Fire
As the crisis in Mosul, Iraq continues, the poorest families are suffering the most.

'Barbaric' Forced Organ Harvesting Targets Christians In China, Investigators Claim
Forced organ harvesting continues to target Christians and other religious minorities in China, according to investigations.

Is The Russian Orthodox Church A Propaganda Channel For Putin?
A draft EU resolution discusses the role of Russian propaganda. It names the Church as an agent of government messages.

If You Don't Convert We Will Shoot Your Son: ISIS' Ultimatum To Iraqi Christian Mother
A young Iraqi Christian in the village of Qaraqosh, near Mosul, has told of being forced at gunpoint to convert to Islam under Islamic State.

Woman Stabbed To Death In Attack On Home For Retired Missionaries
Police are searching for an armed man after finding a dead woman in a retirement home where some 60 missionaries are living in southwestern France, sources close to the matter said on Friday.

5 People Who Burned Christian Couple to Death In Pakistan Sentenced to Hang
Loved ones of the Christian couple from Pakistan who were brutally killed by burning by a Muslim mob over false accusations of blasphemy, have finally attained justice two years after the heinous crime was committed.

After 1,000 Years, Lost Shrine of Olaf, Norway's 'Miraculous' Patron Saint and Martyred King, Is Uncovered
A vital piece of Norwegian history has come to light.