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Palm Sunday: 10 amazing pictures of Orthodox celebrations around the world
Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Palm Sunday yesterday, in remembrance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.
Chinese Christian group files lawsuit over open-air urinal in San Francisco
A Chinese Christian group has filed a civil lawsuit over an open air urinal in Dolores Park in San Francisco, calling it a violation of privacy and a cause of embarrassment for women as well as any disabled people who might need to use the facilities.
Aid worker says British government must be firm with migrants who don't want to abide by Christian law
With the influx of displaced migrants from conflict ridden areas of the Middle East flocking to refugee camps, aid workers have warned the British government to be tough in enforcing their own values on the refugees as they have shown resistance to adopting to the culture of their host nations.
Christians and Hindus work together after devastating Nepal earthquake: 'God is able to work in such a crisis as this'
One year on from Nepal's devastating earthquake, hundreds of thousands of people are still without homes.
Ted Cruz and John Kasich announce shock alliance to defeat Trump
Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican nomination have announced a surprise deal with the aim of blocking the controversial billionaire who leads the polls.
NATO, E.U. issue warnings: Terrorists planning attacks on European beach resorts
As vacation season heats-up in Europe, the general public particularly those planning to spend their vacation on the beach are being asked to be on the lookout for suspicious-looking people trying to procure necessary items to make chemical, biological or radiological weapons or pose as vendors serving tourists with drinks or beach accessories.
Revival, spiritual awakening sweeping West Virginia as people open their hearts to God
West Virginians are experiencing revival and spiritual awakening that began in schools and have spread to towns.
Democrats thwart Republican-led effort to defund Planned Parenthood in Iowa
Democrats in the Iowa Senate frustrated an attempt by Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood on April 22.
House pushes bill to help U.S. fight persecution of Christians worldwide
A U.S House of Representatives committee has adopted bill that would instill the mandatory training on religious freedom for all American foreign service officers.
Obama says North Carolina, Mississippi bathroom laws are 'wrong and should be overturned'
U.S. President Barack Obama said North Carolina and Mississippi's bathroom laws send the wrong signals and should be repealed.
Obama set to boost US troop numbers in Syria
The deployment aims to accelerate recent gains against Islamic State.
500 refugees from Africa drown as their overcrowded boat headed for Europe sinks in Mediterranean
Up to 500 refugees have died when an overcrowded ship capsized in the Mediterranean near Libya last week, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Oldest U.S. Catholic university criticised for inviting Planned Parenthood head to speak about killing babies
Roman Catholic universities are expected to inculcate among its students the teachings of Jesus Christ, such as the protection of human life. A well-known university in Washington D.C. ran by Jesuit priests, however, recently allowed the president of Planned Parenthood in the campus to speak about killing babies.
Evangelicals lose water supply as officials punish them for refusing to pay amount to fund Catholic fiesta in Mexico
An evangelical community in Mexico is now suffering from lack of potable water after local authorities cut off their supply for failing to pay their contribution for the holding of a Roman Catholic fiesta in honour of a Catholic saint.
Nepal earthquake: Mourning and protests mark the one year anniversary
Grieving relatives mourned on Sunday the thousands killed in a huge earthquake in Nepal last year, as aid agencies warned about the health risks for the millions still living in sub-standard temporary shelter following the country's worst-ever disaster.
Armenian migrants in Turkey fear tense political climate
A century after her forebears fled massacres in Turkey for Armenia, Alla has gone the other way, hoping to win Turkish citizenship after leaving her impoverished homeland.