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Drugs giant Pfizer says it won't allow its products to be used for executions
The move shuts off the last remaining open market source of drugs used in executions.
Donald Trump turns to climate change sceptic for energy advice
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee is seeking to flesh out his policy proposals.
Obama admin orders public schools to let transgenders use facilities of their choice as condition for getting federal funds
The Obama administration has issued a "guidance" to all public schools telling them to open their showers, locker rooms, and restrooms to all their transgender students who want to use those facilities that match their gender identity.
Tiffany & Co. marketing exec claims jeweler fired her for saying Jews killed Jesus
A Catholic marketing executive at jeweler Tiffany & Co. in New York has filed a lawsuit against the company, saying it discriminated against her for saying that Jews killed Jesus.
Iran: Christian pastor formerly on death row re-arrested
An Iranian pastor acquitted of apostasy in September 2012 has been re-arrested today in Iran, along with his wife and a fellow church member, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
US set to arm Christian anti-extremist militias in Iraq
Christian anti-Islamic State forces in Iraq are set to benefit from a defence spending bill headed for authorisation by the US Congress and Senate.
New hope for Christians in Myanmar, says Cardinal
Myanmar is emerging from half a century of Calvary, into a period of Easter and Pentecost, according to the country's first cardinal.
Church of England helps Yazidis to get official recognition for their faith
Leaders of the Yazidis have asked the Church of England to help their religion be officially recognised.
Anti-Corruption Summit reactions: Cameron failed to deliver 'major surgery needed'
Cameron failed to tackle UK-sponsored corruption in the form of tax havens at the Anti-Corruption Summit on Thursday, according to a number of charities.
Red Cross aid convoy denied access to besieged Syrian city
A Red Cross aid convoy ca was denied access to a besieged Syrian town that has not received outside supplies for three years.
Obama government will force schools to implement transgender restroom policy
A letter to schools contains an implicit threat that those which do not abide by the Obama administration's interpretation of the law could face lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.
Christians living in 'fear and panic' in German refugee centres, seek government protection
German authorities have been urged to immediately address the plight of Christians and other non-Muslim migrants in refugee centers as new report reveals that up to 40, 000 of these non-Muslim migrants are being harassed for their faith.
Lone surviving nun in Yemen massacre still in shock as she recalls 'miraculous escape' from bloodbath
Two months since the massacre happened at a home for the aged in Yemen, the lone survivor --a Missionaries of Charity nun is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
'Satan 2': Russia preparing to test new powerful nuke missile that can obliterate entire country the size of France
Following North Korea's lead, Russia is preparing to test a powerful nuclear missile that is capable of wiping out an entire country like France from the face of the Earth, and kill millions of people in the process.
Hindus pray to their gods for Trump to win U.S. election, saying he's 'humanity's hope against Islamic terror'
Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appears to be having a difficult time in convincing Republican leaders to support him in the November presidential election. However, in faraway country in Asia people are actually praying to their gods for him to win the election.
Presumptive Philippine president Duterte to visit Vatican to apologise to Pope Francis for his foul language
In a remarkable change of tone, presumptive Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to visit the Vatican to make a personal apology to Pope Francis for having called him a "son of a whore."