China Releases Three Americans from Lockup
A U.S. State Department spokesperson on Wednesday morning confirmed to WORLD that three U.S. citizens unlawfully detained in China would soon be coming home. The Chinese government agreed to release M...
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The Church of England Aims to Raise More Than $1 Billion to Address Its Past Links to Slavery
The commitment falls short of demands from some campaigners for institutions that benefited from slavery to pay compensation to descendants of the enslaved.
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Doctors Sound Concern about Assisted Suicide Proposals in Scotland
Concerns have been raised as the Scottish Parliament prepares to consider legislation to change the law that has been brought forward by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur.
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Billy Graham’s sister dies aged 91
Jean Graham Ford, the last remaining sibling of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, died last week at the age of 91, her nephew, Franklin Graham, announced in a Facebook post reflecting on her legacy and love for the Lord.
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Christians in Pakistan Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges
A judge in Pakistan on Friday acquitted two Christian brothers of false blasphemy charges that had led to Muslims attacking Christian homes and businesses in Jaranwala last year, sources said.
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In Guatemala, Public Schools Turn to Bible Study to Boost Reading and Resist Gang Culture
Some teachers were reluctant to bring a Bible programme into classrooms but have come to accept it.
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France enshrines abortion in constitution
Both chambers of Parliament met in a joint session on Monday at the Palace of Versailles for a final three-fifths vote of approval on amending Article 34 of the French constitution to guarantee aborti...
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UN Concludes Hamas Militants Likely Abused Israeli Hostages
On Monday, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence Pramila Patten released a report on a 17-day visit she and other experts took to Israel and the West Bank. She and her team reviewed photos ...
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Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges – Morningstar News
A judge in Pakistan on Friday (March 1) acquitted two Christian brothers of false blasphemy charges that had led to Muslims attacking Christian homes and businesses in Jaranwala last year, sources said.
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Report Recommends £1bn Fund to Right Church of England’s Past Wrongs on Slavery
A new report has recommended that the Church of England create a £1bn fund in response to its historic links to the transatlantic slave trade.
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VP Harris Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza for Aid Deliveries, Hostage Release
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday was scheduled to host Israeli Cabinet member Benny Gantz at the White House during his trip to meet with several senior Biden administration officials this week....
