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Bells Ring Out Again At Iraqi Church After Two Years Silence Under Islamic State
The bells have rung out after two years of silence in the Mar Korkeis church in the town of Bashiqa, some 15 km (10 miles) north of Mosul, Islamic State's last major city stronghold in Iraq.
Former British Football Hooligan Now a Follower of Jesus After Being Brought to Faith By Ex-Gangster
A former football hooligan from London who lived a turbulent youth has become a follower of Jesus Christ, thanks to a Roman Catholic lay community founded by an ex-gangster.
Samaritan's Purse Pursues Christmas Drive Despite Opposition from Secular Group
An evangelical Christian humanitarian aid group is continuing its annual Christmas drive to help poor children around the world, despite opposition from a secular organisation.
Meet The Christians Whose Lives Have Been Transformed By The Bible In The Congo
In Congo Brazzaville, where political unrest and a history of war makes reconciliation difficult, Bible Society in Congo has brought the Bible to life for hundreds of people.
Philippines President Duterte Lashes Out At Western 'Hypocrisy' In Talks With Putin
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at Western "bullying" and "hypocrisy" during his first meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin
Civilian Casualties In Mosul Are Rising Too Fast To Cope With, Says UN
Mounting civilian casualties from fighting in eastern Mosul between Iraqi forces and Islamic State are overwhelming the capacity of the government and international aid groups, the United Nations said on Saturday.
Christians Fighting ISIS on Their Knees, Praying for God to Restore Their Land Desecrated by Jihadists
Their "weapons" are their prayers. Their biggest ally and protector? No less than God Himself.
Over 3,000 Yazidi Sex Slaves Trapped in Mosul as Intense House-to-House Fighting Rages
"It's unbearable." With these two words, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Nadia Murad Basee Taha summed up the harrowing condition faced by thousands of Yazidi women trapped in Mosul, Iraq as sex slaves of Islamic State (ISIS) militants, ARA News reported.
More Muslims Turning to Jesus as God Builds His Kingdom Amid Chaos in Mideast
They're not telling the whole story. People are being told by the media that Muslim refugees are flooding Europe, that they are committing ugly crimes, and that Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists have infiltrated their ranks with assigned missions to sow death and destruction on the West, with the ultimate goal of taking over the continent and then the world.
Gospel Singer Shot Dead, Recalls Seeing 'Heavenly City' before God Brings Him Back to Life
Gospel singer Tony Davis was shot five times and died, his heart shutting down. But half an hour later, to the doctors' utter shock, he opened his eyes. He's alive again! And that was just one of three miracles that happened to him.
'Genocide Risk' In South Sudan: US Urges Sanctions, Arms Embargo
The United States has circulated to the 15-member United Nations Security Council a draft resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan and further targeted sanctions amid warnings by a senior UN official of possible genocide.
World's Oldest Ten Commandments Tablet Sold for $850,000 at Auction
The world's earliest-known complete stone inscription of the Ten Commandments has just been sold at an auction in Beverly Hills for a whopping $850,000 (£682,489).
'Bleak Moment' For Aleppo As Regime Pounds Rebel Areas
Syrian rebels have fought fiercely with pro-government forces trying to advance into opposition-held areas of eastern Aleppo.
Brothels, Bars and Betting Shops Uncovered at Site of Roman Chariot Races Immortalised by Ben-Hur Movie
Researchers recently discovered what is being called the "biggest shopping mall in antiquity" at an ancient racing stadium in Rome, Italy.
Sharia Court Sentences 3 Iranian Christians to 80 Lashes Each for Taking Communion Wine
Three Christian men from Iran who converted from Islam were recently found guilty of blasphemy for receiving Holy Communion wine. They were sentenced to 80 lashes each by a Muslim Sharia court.
Church in India Allows People Affected By Demonetisation to Take Money From Its Collection Boxes
Go ahead, take whatever amount you want. A church in India made this public invitation on Sunday as it opened it donation boxes to needy people, Global Christian News reported.