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ISIS 'destroys historic church in Mosul'
ISIS has destroyed Mosul's famed Clock Church, one of the best-known churches that remained in the Iraqi city, according to Iraqi news reports.

'At least 8 children dead' as Christian neighbourhoods attacked in Aleppo
Christian and Kurdish neighbourhoods in Aleppo have come under attack and a number of children have been killed as Syria continues to struggle with intensified fighting, more than five years into its civil war.

Citizens' initiative launched to ban abortion without exceptions in predominantly Catholic Poland
Following an outrage over the fatal incident that left a 24-week child to die in a Warsaw hospital, Poland is now on the verge of tigthening its regulations by aligning them with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
ISIS-linked militants behead Canadian hostage in Philippines after failing to get $19.2-M ransom payment
Islamist militants with alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) beheaded one of their foreign captivesâCanadian John Ridsdelâon Monday, the Philippine and Canadian governments confirmed.

6 countries where owning a Bible is dangerous
While as Christians we don't take the Bible for granted, many of us might not regularly register how fortunate we are to be able to own our own Bibles or have access to one. Here are five countries where simply owning a Bible is dangerous.

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India: Church vandalised and pastor and wife doused in petrol
A pastor and his wife have been doused in petrol during an attack on their church in India, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports.

Remains of 16th century cross found in Arkansas
Archaeologists believe they have found the remains of a 16th century cross that was erected in the US by a Spanish conquistador.

Bangladesh: Islamic State claims machete murder of English professor
Islamic State said it was behind the death of Rezaul Karim Siddiquee, 58.

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.